Burbank, CA – June 20, 2024 – The fate of the world is at stake when 20th Century Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home) on July 9th and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 27th. Director Wes Ball’s stunning new entry into the Planet of the Apes series has been heralded by critics as “a jaw-dropping spectacle” (Matt Neglia, Next Big Picture) and “a visual masterpiece” (Mark Hughes, Forbes). It is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and has thrilled audiences worldwide, becoming one of the year’s biggest global box office successes and marking the beginning of a new era for the epic Planet of the Apes franchise.
Set generations after Caesar’s reign in a world where apes are the dominant species, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” follows an ape named Noa and a human named Mae as they emerge to define the future of how apes and humans will coexist.
Fans can delve deeper into the franchise on 4K Ultra HD™ editions with “Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut,” a full-length alternative cut with a split-screen comparison between the final cut of the film and a version with unfinished VFX with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball, editor Dan Zimmerman, and VFX supervisor Erik Winquist. The never-before-seen alternate cut allows fans to see the actors’ performances before the visual effects were completed.
The 4K Ultra HD™ also arrives in a collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork by artist Dylan Cole. Finally, fans will have a chance to bring home the entire Planet of the Apes saga on Digital at select retailers. A special Planet of the Apes 10 film bundle will be available for $100 SRP.
SYNOPSIS
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise with this action-adventure spectacle from 20th Century Studios. Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species — and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Bonus Features*:
- Documentary:
Inside the Forbidden Zone: Making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Join director Wes Ball, cast and crew, as they expand the Planet of the Apes legacy for a new generation. Travel to the outdoor production in Australia, train at Ape School, and discover the practical and motion capture techniques in building a breathtaking Kingdom. - 14 Deleted/Extended Scenes with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball.
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.
Available on Digital July 9th and on 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™ August 27th
