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Before Zoe Saldana left fans in awe following her performance as Neyitiri, Andy Serkis was the one who elevated motion-capture technology to new heights. Beloved for playing the diabolical and mischievous Gollum in Peter Jackson’sLOTRtrilogy,The BatmanStar would once again reinvent the game with 2005’sKing Kongby playing the ape.
But while his performance as Kong was impressive, it was the ape he tackled next in thePlanet of the Apestrilogy that would once again elevate the medium, which is often considered its pinnacle. With a new installment in the franchise on the horizon, fans are enthralled to revisit the world of the Apes, and the new update regarding its release has them contented.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesWill Debut Two Weeks Prior to Its Intended Release
While fans have grown accustomed to delays of movie releases post-pandemic, Wes Ball’sKingdom of the Planet of the Apesis setting out to be a breath of fresh air. Initially intended for release on 24 May, the film will now hit the big screens two weeks prior in order to avoid clashing with George Miller’sFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga. Reasonably, fans are delighted by the shift, as they can’t wait to revisit the amazing world, which is now being helmed byThe Maze Runnerdirector Wes Ball.
— Joe (@hzjoe03)July 14, 2025
May 10 just became the highlight of my calendar!
— Cosmic Whisper (@CosmicWhisperr)July 13, 2025
I’m excited for this new trilogy since the last one was peak
— Light (@Light02022)July 23, 2025
I’m happy to see big movies getting moved up
— The Real Kratos (@QasimRazaq20)August 11, 2025
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— Ian (makes films) (@ianmakesfilms)July 22, 2025
LFG I can’t wait for this moviepic.twitter.com/oho7iR13QQ
— Darrius 🤓🍿 (@ViltrumSoldier2)August 09, 2025
With Owen Teague’s Noa set to navigate the new world built by Caesar, the actor, who received guidance fromAndy Serkisbefore tackling the role, has some big shoes to fill.
Also read:“I wait with bated breath”: The Movie Andy Serkis May be Even More Excited to Return in Than The Batman 2
Wes Ball Seriously Wanted to Bring Andy Serkis Back for the New Film
Although the absence of Caesar, who died at the end ofWar for the Planet of the Apes, will be felt greatly, his influence will still be prevalent in the upcoming installment. And while Andy Serkis will not be present in the film, director Wes Ball previously revealed that he seriously entertained the idea of bringingThe BatmanStar as another ape. Ball even consulted withMatt Reeves, director of the previous two entries, who was also on board with the idea. In the new issue of Empire Magazine (via/Film), he said:
“We talked about it, for sure. Like, ‘Could you play another ape character?’ I entertained that thought for a long time, because I thought it would be f***ing cool. He’s just too iconic, in a way. So we decided it’s probably best to think about future movies where maybe he can come in.”
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While not inKingdom of the Planet of the Apes, fans can hope to see Andy Serkis potentially return to helm the technology once again in future movies, as Wes Ball hasn’t given up on the idea.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeswill hit theatres on 14 August 2025.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
