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'''''War for the Planet of the Apes''''' is a 2017 American [[science fiction action film]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=War for the Planet of the Apes |url=https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes |access-date=24 February 2021 |website=[[20th Century Fox|Fox Movies]] |language=en-US |archive-date=March 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305042755/https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes |url-status=live }}</ref> directed by [[Matt Reeves]], who co-wrote it with [[Mark Bomback]]. The sequel to ''[[Dawn of the Planet of the Apes]]'' (2014), it is the third installment in the [[Planet of the Apes#Reboot film series|''Planet of the Apes'' reboot film series]] and the ninth film overall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Could There Be Another 'Planet of the Apes' Movie? |url=https://geeks.media/could-there-be-another-planet-of-the-apes-movie |access-date=28 June 2019 |website=geeks.media |archive-date=March 31, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331202849/https://vocal.media/geeks/could-there-be-another-planet-of-the-apes-movie |url-status=live }}</ref> It stars [[Andy Serkis]] as [[Caesar (Planet of the Apes)|Caesar]], alongside [[Woody Harrelson]] and [[Steve Zahn]]. The film takes place two years after the events of ''Dawn'' and follows the conflict between apes and humans as it has escalated into full war, while Caesar sets out to avenge those he has lost.
Development for ''War for the Planet of the Apes'' began in January 2014, after [[20th Century Fox]] viewed Reeves's cut of its predecessor; his return was soon confirmed, along with Bomback's. A conditional 2016 release date was announced in May 2015, which led to a closer and faster pre-production relationship between writer and director. The film shares similarities to ''[[Battle for the Planet of the Apes]]'' (1973), with emphasis on the effect of [[psychosocial development]] and interaction of apes and humans. Casting began in August 2015 and finished that October, with [[principal photography]] commencing soon thereafter and concluding in March 2016, with filming locations including
''War for the Planet of the Apes'' premiered on July 10, 2017, at the [[School of Visual Arts|SVA Theatre]] in New York City, and was theatrically released worldwide by 20th Century Fox on July 14<ref name="officialsite">{{Cite web |title=Official website |url=http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes/ |access-date=2 April 2017 |publisher=20th Century Fox |archive-date=April 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407184102/http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes |url-status=live }}</ref> to critical acclaim.<!--- as sourced: "a level of critical praise that would make even the first lady of superhero movies jealous" ---> Praise was directed at Reeves' direction, Serkis' performance, visual effects, themes, emotional weight, [[Michael Giacchino]]'s score, and [[Michael Seresin]]'s cinematography. ''War for the Planet of the Apes'' was a commercial success, grossing over $490 million, and received numerous awards and nominations, including nominations for [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]] and [[BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects|Best Special Visual Effects]] at the [[90th Academy Awards]] and [[71st British Academy Film Awards]], respectively.<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/bafta-2018-complete-list-nominations-1067881/item/film-bafta-nominees-2018-1067929|title=BAFTA Awards: 'Shape of Water,' 'Three Billboards,' 'Darkest Hour' Lead Pack of Nominations|date=8 January 2018|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=January 9, 2018|archive-date=September 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200910144747/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/bafta-2018-complete-list-nominations-1067881/item/film-bafta-nominees-2018-1067929|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Merry |first=Stephanie |date=23 January 2018 |title=Analysis – Oscar nominations 2018: 'The Shape of Water' leads with 13; 'Get Out' nominated for best picture |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/01/23/oscar-nominations-2018-complete-coverage/ |access-date=24 January 2018 |via=WashingtonPost.com |archive-date=February 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221131220/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/01/23/oscar-nominations-2018-complete-coverage/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A standalone sequel, ''[[Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes]]'', was released in 2024.<ref name=kingdom>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/planet-of-the-apes-the-witchers-freya-allen-1235130196/|title=New 'Planet Of The Apes' Movie Taps 'The Witcher's Freya Allan To Star, Releases New Title And First Look|last=Kroll|first=Justin|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=September 29, 2022|access-date=September 29, 2022|archive-date=September 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929171517/https://deadline.com/2022/09/planet-of-the-apes-the-witchers-freya-allen-1235130196/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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