Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Sequel: Will It Happen? Everything We Know (2024)

The classic sci-fi franchise grew even larger in 2024 with the release of the latest Planet of the Apes movie in 2024, but will there be a Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel? The film franchise debuted with the release of the 1968 movie loosely based on Pierre Boulle's novel which concerns a band of astronauts crash-landing on Earth in the distant future and find that is run by intelligent apes who enslave humans. Across a slew of sequels throughout the '70s, the hit movie grew into a franchise, even if critical and commercial results dipped dramatically.

A failed Planet of the Apes remake by Tim Burton attempted to reboot the beloved series, but the franchise's true return to glory came with the release of 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The blockbuster prequel kicked off a trilogy of films across the 2010s that explained humanity's fall and the rise of the intelligent apes. A fourth film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, arrived in 2024 and moves forward in the timeline a bit, and has the potential to set up a whole new series of Planet of the Apes prequel films.

The Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Sequel Latest News

Freya Allan Cryptically Teases A Sequel

Though no word has come officially regarding a potential sequel, the latest news sees star Freya Allan teasing a follow-up to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Allan recently starred as Mae in the latest Planet of the Apes venture, and she could very likely reprise her role if another movie is made. "I know things," Allan said while appearing at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, sharing the spotlight with co-star Peter Macon (who played the ape, Raka). This tight-lipped approach suggests something big is brewing behind the scenes.

Read the full exchange between Allan and Macon below:

Macon: "I feel like there is some really juicy and delicious hard conversations that need to be had. Where do we go? Where we leave the film, [we're] rooting for [Mae] but kind of can't stand [her]."

Allan: "Oh no, I feel like most people can't stand Mae! This poor girl had to do what she had to do. What choices do you have in that moment?"

Macon: "I feel like this film has laid a very rich foundation of further difficult conversations. Kevin Durand [Proximus Caesar] and I talk a lot about like, 'What would it look like if Raka and Proximus sat down and had a chat?'"

A Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Sequel Is Not Confirmed

Another Movie Hasn't Been Announced Yet

The return of the blockbuster Planet of the Apes franchise in 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was a welcome sight for moviegoers, but a sequel hasn't been green-lit yet. This move isn't particularly surprising, especially with a modest box-office return. Rise, Dawn, and War for the Planet of the Apes were certified smash-hits, but the somewhat small profit made by Kingdom could necessitate a more level approach to future sequels.

One telling sign about the future of the franchise comes within the movie itself, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes clearly tips its hand in revealing that the story is only just the beginning. Though the timeline of the Planet of the Apes franchise is a bit murky, it's safe to assume that there are still hundreds if not thousands of years left between Kingdom and 1968's original movie. This opens the door for not just another trilogy, but even more beyond that.

The Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Sequel Cast

Will Mae & Noa Return?

Though it's difficult to say exactly what direction a sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will go in, it's safe to assume that it will pick up close to the end of its predecessor. That means that many of the surviving characters of Kingdom will be back to reprise their roles, especially since new factions were established that set up future conflict. Two crucial returns include Freya Allan as the intelligent human Mae and Owen Teague as the new leader of the Eagle Clan, the chimpanzee named Noa. Kingdom also teased a larger intelligent human colony, which suggests more characters in the future.

The presumptive cast of the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel includes:

Actor	Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Role
Owen Teague	Noa
Freya Allan	Mae
Lydia Peckham	Soona
Travis Jeffery	Anaya

The Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Sequel Story Details

Noa & Mae Look To The Stars

As has been the case for the entire Planet of the Apes prequel series, the ending of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was anything but conclusive. With Proximus Caesar defeated, the immediate threat to ape and humankind has been temporarily neutralized, but a successor to Proximus' crown will likely rise to challenge the newfound leader of the Eagle Clan, Noa. Elsewhere, the shaky truce between Mae and Noa won't last much longer as Mae's true intentions were laid bare to the audience but not to Noa.

Though she spared Noa's life after they successfully destroyed the human vault, their mutual interest has expired and they will likely be enemies in the future. The revelation that Mae is just one of many intelligent humans sets up another faction to enter the mix, and a Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel could involve a three-way battle between the smart humans, the Eagle Clan, and Caesar's kingdom.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

4.0

PG-13

Action

Sci-Fi

Set several years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the next installment in the Apes saga. Ape clans have taken up residence in the oasis that Caesar sought to colonize, but humans have reverted to their animalistic nature in their absence. Now battling between enslavement and freedom, outliers in the Ape clans will take sides in a newly burgeoning society.

Director

Wes Ball

Release Date

May 10, 2024

Studio(s)

20th Century , Chernin Entertainment , Oddball Entertainment , Shinbone Productions

Distributor(s)

20th Century

Writers

Patrick Aison , Josh Friedman , Rick Jaffa , Amanda Silver

Cast

Kevin Durand , Freya Allan , Peter Macon , Owen Teague , Eka Darville , Sara Wiseman , Neil Sandilands

Franchise(s)

Planet of the Apes

Sequel(s)

Planet of the Apes , Beneath the Planet of the Apes , Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) , Conquest of the Planet of the Apes , Battle for the Planet of the Apes

prequel(s)

Rise of the Planet of the Apes , dawn of the Planet of the apes movie , War for the Planet of the Apes

Runtime

145 Minutes

Main Genre

Sci-Fi