One Planet of the Apes movie has surged on Prime Video. The sci-fi drama franchise originated in 1968 and has launched several installments. However, while Planet of the Apes garnered praise, early sequels were less successful in comparison. Having remained part of popular culture, a new film series revolving around Caesar (portrayed by Andy Serkis) premiered in 2011.
The Planet of the Apes reboot has compelled audiences since debuting, featuring impressive visual effects and action sequences. The various entries have also become major critical and commercial hits. The first movie, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, earned more than $481 million globally and amᴀssed a large fanbase.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes were subsequently released. Both movies were directed by Matt Reeves and set box office highs for the franchise, generating over $710 million and $490 million, respectively.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes and its two sequels earned Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Climbs The Prime Video Charts
The latest installment is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which was released theatrically in 2024. The movie, directed by Wes Ball, is set years after Caesar and explores an ape named Noa as he journeys alongside a human. The cast includes Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, William H. Macy, Peter Macon, and more.
Upon premiering, the film became a commercial success, grossing more than $397 million. The film also received praise from critics, boasting a strong 81% Tomatometer, and a Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel is already planned for release in 2027.
Now, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is skyrocketing on the Prime Video streaming charts. The movie is currently ranked number two on the service’s Top 10 movies in the US list, right behind The Pickup and ahead of the recent Ice Cube sci-fi film War of the Worlds.
Other movies on the Top 10 chart include Wrath of Man, Wicked, Heads of State, Transformers, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Uncharted.
What This Means For Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes
The streaming success of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes demonstrates how popular the franchise continues to be. Interest from wider audiences could also be a good sign for the next installment, as well as the future of Planet of the Apes.
It will be interesting to see whether viewer engagement in the movie translates to positive reactions, as it currently holds a Popcornmeter score of 77%. And, should another entry manage to successfully build upon Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the potential box office of the sequel could be even greater.
