Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Directed by Wes Ball, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is a 2024 American science fiction action film that serves as a standalone sequel to "War for the Planet of the Apes" (2017). Set 300 years after the reign of Caesar, the story centers on Noa, a young chimpanzee from a falconry-practicing clan. After a raid led by the ruthless Proximus Caesar results in the destruction of Noa's village and the death of his father, Noa sets out on a quest to rescue his abducted clan. He is joined by Raka, a wise orangutan who shares the teachings of Caesar, and Mae, a human scavenger who reveals crucial information about a vault containing lost human technology. Together, they confront Proximus and his army, culminating in a battle that questions the future coexistence of apes and humans. The film features an ensemble cast including Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.