Wes Ball’s sci-fi sequel Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now in theaters everywhere. Wondering when you can watch the film from home? Discover when Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will likely arrive on streaming and digital platforms, below.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth film in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise and a sequel to 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes. Directed by Wes Ball, the movie takes place three centuries after the events of the war and follows a young chimpanzee named Noa, who embarks on a quest with a human woman named Mae to determine the future for apes and humans alike. Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy round out the cast.
“Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows,” the official synopsis reads. “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.”
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has had a strong debut at the box office, earning $22.2 million on its first day (including $6.6 million in previews). The movie is projected to earn between $52 and $56 million during its opening weekend, which is similar to the last three films in the reboot franchise, according to Variety.
So far, the sequel has earned positive reviews from critics, boasting an 80% critics score and 79% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Want to watch Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes at home? Here’s when and where the film will likely arrive on streaming.
How To Watch Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes premiered in theaters in the U.S. on Friday, May 10, 2024. Currently, the only way to watch Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is in the movie theaters. Check your local cinemas for specific showtimes.
When Is Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Streaming?
The streaming release date for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has yet to be announced. Because Walt Disney Studios owns 20th Century Studios, the movie will be available on Hulu (and Disney+ if you have the Disney bundle). You will have to wait a few months before Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Guy arrives on Hulu.
In comparison, The Boogeyman premiered in theaters on June 2, 2023, and didn’t hit Hulu until four months later on October 5, 2023. A Haunting in Venice had a quicker turnaround, dropping on Hulu 45 days after it’s theatrical release. The film’s ongoing box office performance can affect its Hulu release schedule, so it’s still too soon to know.
The good news is that you can purchase or rent Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sooner on digital video-on-demand platforms such as Prime Video and YouTube TV. Typically, it takes about 45 days after the film’s theatrical debut to be available on VOD.
Considering this timeframe, the earliest possible digital release for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes could be around June 24, 2024. Stay tuned to know exactly when Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be streaming.
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