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WonderCon 2024 at Anaheim Convention Center turned into a massive event that sent fans into a frenzy after sharing some exclusive footage fromKingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Following the thrilling sneak peek into the new trailer for the upcoming movie, during the Super Bowl, WonderCon’s exclusive trailer became the talk of the town.
Fans of the iconicPlanet of the Apesfranchise were thrilled to see the footage after it was shared on X, by a user. Set to hit theatres on May 8,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’WonderCon trailer seemingly brought everything to the table that fans expect from the $2.1B franchise.
WonderCon ExclusiveKingdom of the Planet of the ApesTrailer
During the 2024 Super Bowl event, several upcoming movies dropped their first trailer to mesmerize the audiences. Creating hype alongsideDeadpool 3, the upcoming movie from thePlanet of the Apesfranchise –Kingdom of the Planet of the Apestreated fans to a thrilling sneak peek. Promising to continue the gripping saga, the film scheduled its release date on May 8.
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However, while fans were already sold on theKingdom of the Planet of the Apestrailer, they were offered far better footage during the WonderCon 2024. WithCollider‘s Steve Weintraub moderating the “Directors on Directing” panel, they hosted filmmakers likeWes Ball, David Leitch, and others, during the event. Therefore, focusing on Ball’s upcoming franchise reboot,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, WonderCon offered a rare glimpse into the film.
Informing fans with a prior notification, Steve Weintraub teased the exclusive new footage fromKingdom of the Planet of the Apesand a few other surprises, viaX. Therefore, following the event held at Anaheim Convention Center from March 29-31, fans who attended WonderCon, took to social media to address the spellbinding exclusive trailer from the $2.1B franchise (viaThe Numbers), they witnessed.
Fans are Flabbergasted by the WonderCon Trailer
Although the exclusive trailer wasn’t released on any platform, fans who had a live experience took to X to speak about the footage. Creating hype over the upcomingKingdom of the Planet of the Apesreboot, the user notified netizens that the movie “looks special”. Although the $2.1BPlanet of the Apesfranchise has previously captivated audiences with its breathtaking scenes, the WonderCon footage of the reboot promised a bit more.
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Claiming that the footage shared at the WonderCon event was a “treat”, Hunter Bolding received support in the comment section from other fans. Calling thePlanet of the Apesfranchise, “one of the highest quality modern franchises” fans extended their support to theKingdom of the Planet of the Apesmovie, ahead of its release.
We just got to see some exclusive footage at WonderCon from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and holy crap, we’re in for a treat. What a trailer, this movie looks special.pic.twitter.com/gq0Dn8YAgj
— Hunter Bolding (@HunterBVideo)August 25, 2025
Just saw some clips from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes at#wondercon2024and it looks really good! Looking forward to seeing it on a big screen!! Seems like the franchise is in good hands@20thcentury#wonderconpic.twitter.com/c5vhQ70UWU
— Emmanuel Gomez (@MannyGomezMedia)August 16, 2025
Easily one of the highest quality modern franchises
— Waluigi. Normal (@WaluigiNormal)August 21, 2025
According to the synopsis, the upcoming movie is set to focus on an era thatcame years after the reign of Caesar.Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeswill thus witness a young ape go on a journey and explore things that will make him question everything he knows about the past and thereafter make choices that will redefine the future for both apes and humans.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesis arriving in theatres on May 8.
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