First Reactions Surface For KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and It's Hailed as "Magnificent"

The first reactions have surfaced for director Wes Ball’s upcoming film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Several critics have already had the opportunity to see the movie, and it looks like they are loving it it delivers!

The movie is described as being “magnificent”, “breathtaking”, and “beautifully crafted”. However, some are also saying that the pacing is a bit off.

I’ve been really excited about this movie and it’s nice to see that people are enjoying it! It looks like this movie is going to give us a great and exciting adventure story!

The movie is 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.

“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.”

The cast includes Owen Teague (It), Freya Allen (The Witcher), and Peter Macon (The Orville). The script for the film comes from Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds), Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), and Patrick Aison (Prey).

It also co-stars Travis Jeffery (Unbroken), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Sara Wiseman (One Of Us Is Lying), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (The Clearing), Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop), and Kevin Durand.

Check out the reactions below and let us know what you think! The movie hits theaters on May 10th.

Apes have never been STRONGER in @wesball's MAGNIFICENT #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes! The complexities of Caesar's legacy loom large, but twisted in this coming of age odyssey of truth & lies, knowledge & power. A breathtaking visual feast! "A New Hope" for the Apes franchise. pic.twitter.com/NY86BdbPR7

— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) May 3, 2024

#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is not only incredibly gorgeous but also a deep and magnificent return to this franchise.

The film manages to capture Caesar’s legacy with an engaging story and an amazing cast. Wes Ball was really the right guy to bring this franchise back. pic.twitter.com/vj6sx3WTnW

— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) May 3, 2024

#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a fantastic addition to the series.

While it may falter at times in the pacing department, that never keeps the movie from being an absolute thrill.

The VFX is astounding and the characters beautifully crafted.

Can’t wait to see what comes next! pic.twitter.com/rVJ9yaWqHz

— Russ Milheim - The Direct (@RussMilheim) May 3, 2024

#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a beautiful coming of age story framed around the idea of legacy and what happens to it when it's lost to time or subverted by the wicked. It doesn't surpass what Andy Serkis did with his trilogy, but Wes Ball’s approach proves that the franchise… pic.twitter.com/iz3qf01GK7

— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) May 3, 2024

Between Rise, Dawn, War, and now #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes, this series continues to be one of the very best franchise reboots out there.

As expected, there was no better director to take over than Wes Ball. Of course the wizards at Wētā had a big hand in this, but there’s… pic.twitter.com/HnVN5g6VOJ

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) May 3, 2024

With #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes being another great chapter, the series continues to hold strong

There are undoubtedly pacing issues (too long), but I loved being lost in that world and the exploration of Caesar’s legacy is fascinating. The ending will leave you wanting more pic.twitter.com/B8na4lVMjo

— Emily Murray (@EmilyVMurray) May 3, 2024

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a strong continuation of the series. Takes a little while to find its footing, but builds into an captivating second act and a thrilling finale. Excited to see where it heads from here after an intriguing ending. pic.twitter.com/wuYWSMDeB0

— Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell) May 3, 2024