Sign up for a FANALERT® to find out when tickets are available in your area. We got Fox to give us a theater and we watched movie after movie. [34] In September 2015, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Woody Harrelson had been cast as the film's antagonist, and that Chavarria's role was supporting. Very early on in spitballing, we realized there was nothing more to do with Koba—certainly nothing that would exceed what he had done in the last story. On the other hand, The Mummy earned $2.66 million pulling in $31.67 million during its opening weekend. It was lower than the third weeks of both Rise ($16.1 million) and Dawn ($16.8 million). [50][51] The announcement allowed winners to wear a performance-capture suit and appear in a scene as an ape. That would have resonance, and we wanted to make sure that did not get lost. Like its predecessor, its premise shares several similarities to the fifth film in the original series, Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), but it is not a direct remake. [108][109] Shortly before the release of War in July 2017, Reeves said that he expressed interest in making more Apes films and that Steve Zahn, who played Bad Ape in the film, had set up a story for further sequels. [110][111][112] Writer Mark Bomback hinted that more films would be possible, saying, "Truthfully, we haven't had those kinds of conversations. The Colonel states that he has decided to kill any humans possessing this new mutation in order to try and stop all humans from regression. He said, "One of the first things that Mark and I did because we had just finished Dawn was that we decided to watch a million movies. [63][64] In its second weekend, the film grossed $20.9 million (a drop of 62.9%, more than the 50.4% fall Dawn saw), finishing 4th at the box office. 3. But after the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and resolves to avenge his kind, pitting him against the Colonel in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species...and the future of the planet. The apes are unable to find Winter, who they believe betrayed them to the Colonel out of cowardice. [56], War for the Planet of the Apes grossed $146.9 million in the United States and Canada and $343.8 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $490.7 million, against a production budget of $150 million. Winter says that the Colonel has left, then attempts to call out for help, but the other apes restrain Winter and accidentally suffocate him. The escaping apes are caught in the crossfire between the Alpha-Omega and the Army. War for the Planet of the Apes isn't really concerned with the idea of combat. "[40] According to Reeves, the treacherous apes being nicknamed "donkeys" is both a reference to the video game character Donkey Kong and the fact that they are used as "pack mules". ", "Film - BAFTA Awards: 'Shape of Water,' 'Three Billboards,' 'Darkest Hour' Lead Pack of Nominations", "Analysis - Oscar nominations 2018: 'The Shape of Water' leads with 13; 'Get Out' nominated for best picture", "Judy Greer Returning to 'Planet of the Apes' (Exclusive)", "Woody Harrelson to Play Villain in New 'Planet of the Apes' Movie (Exclusive)", "Woody Harrelson Was Once In Talks For A Marvel Or DC Movie", "Steve Zahn to Play New Ape in Next 'Planet of the Apes' Movie", "War for the Planet of the Apes: Steve Zahn Interview", "First Look at 'War for the Planet of the Apes' Reveals Motion-Capture Mayhem", "War for the Planet of the Apes: Luca Speaks! He is going to become like a mythic ape figure, like Moses. That night, the Colonel leads a commando mission to infiltrate the apes' cave system, killing Blue Eyes and Caesar's wife, Cornelia. "[33], In August 2015, Deadline reported that Gabriel Chavarria had been cast as one of the humans in the film. Caesar's eldest son, Blue Eyes, and his lieutenant, Rocket, return from a long journey. It received critical praise, with many reviewers highlighting the performances (particularly Serkis'), visual effects, story, direction, cinematography, musical score and emotional depth. [15], When director Reeves and screenwriter Bomback came on board to helm Dawn, the film already had a release date, which led to an accelerated production schedule. – Advance B.O. Taking advantage of this, the two bonded with each other more than before. In playing out the reality of what happened at the end of the last film, Caesar would be traumatized by having to kill his brother. The location turns out to be a heavily fortified quarantine facility in the northern part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. If War for the Planet of the Apes has the same legs, it would make $43 million this weekend. [67], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 94% approval rating based on 355 reviews, with an average rating of 8.20/10. Steve Zahn as Bad Ape - a common chimpanzee who lived in a zoo before the Simian Flu outbreak, and spent his days as a hermit before joining Caesar's Ape Colony. the Apes Dawn of the Planet of the Apes War for the Planet of the Apes; 1968: 1970: 1971: 1972: 1973: 2001: 2011: 2014: 2017: Director Franklin J. Schaffner: Ted Post: Don Taylor: J. Lee Thompson: Tim Burton: Rupert Wyatt: Matt Reeves: Producer(s) Arthur P. Jacobs: Richard D. Zanuck: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver: Story by Michael Wilson and Rod Serling Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). Genres: Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Action, Drama. [60][61][62] The film grossed $5 million from Thursday night previews at 3,021 theaters, up 22% from the $4.1 million earned by its predecessor, and $22.1 million on its first day. Caesar discovers that the Alpha-Omega has captured his entire tribe and is forcing them to build a defensive wall. "[74] Eric Kohn of IndieWire gave the film a B+ rating, and praised Matt Reeves's directing, saying "It's a given that an expensive 21st-century sci-fi movie with talking animals, exploding tanks, and jarring machine guns would look and sound great, but Reeves applies these effects with such a measured strategy that they're always working in service of a greater narrative agenda." Despite an uneasy Winter asserting that the apes should leave immediately, Caesar decides they need to prepare first. LEARN MORE. Their examination of a dying soldier reveals that he is mute like the girl. Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). So the answer was that we could go inside Caesar's mind at this point and revisit Koba that way. War for the Planet of the Apes Cast and Crew - Check out Hollywood Movie War for the Planet of the Apes cast and crew details, star cast information. [120], On December 3, 2019, it was reported that Wes Ball is currently set to write and direct an untitled Planet of the Apes film. As the tribe gathers to journey to safety, Caesar leaves his younger son, Cornelius, in the care of Blue Eyes' wife Lake, and then departs to serve as a decoy for the others, while seeking vengeance against the Colonel for the death of his wife and son. [37] Parts of the film were expected to shoot for up to five days in the Kananaskis in late January and early February. [54], Serkis has also mentioned that the film would be accompanied by a video game, for which he performed motion capture. However, box office analysts noted that well-reviewed films have tended to perform in-line with estimates (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Jedd Jong. It went on to debut to $56.3 million, topping the box office, albeit with a 22% drop from Dawn's $72.6 million debut. [53], At a New York Comic Con special event on October 6, Reeves, Serkis and producer Dylan Clark debuted an exclusive look at the film. The journey will continue. 6. War for the Planet of the Apes. This is going to be the story that is going to cement his status as a seminal figure in ape history, and sort of leads to an almost biblical status. when you spend $25 on participating products. Koba's relationship with Caesar, in Dawn, is a direct mirror of the relationship between "Caesar" from the original movie series and his leading military commander, General Aldo. "[73], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, and said that Serkis performed "with a resonant power and depth of feeling that's nearly Shakespearean. War for The Planet Of The Apes release date: summer of discontent The movie comes out on 14 July 2017, smack in the middle of blockbuster season. That is going to take us into the world of what he is grappling with. We decided to do what people fantasize what Hollywood screenwriters get to do but no one actually does. Screen Reader Users: To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our Flixster.com website, which has the same tickets as our Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com websites. Attempting to get a closer look, Luca is killed by some Alpha-Omega spotters, and Caesar, after deciding to proceed alone, is captured. ... ape makeup artist (as Vera Steinberg Moder) Mitchell Stone. Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier is a 2017 video game based on the Planet of the Apes franchise. [52] The announcement was released on 20th Century Fox's official YouTube page later the same day. [66], Outside North America, War for the Planet of the Apes received a scattered release in a span of three months (July–September). Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). "...It could be five years after the event. Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). And now he is right in the middle of it. Nope, he’s dead. He promises to tell Cornelius who his father was and what he did for the apes. Get a $5 reward for a movie on us. War for the Planet of the Apes premiered in New York City on July 10, 2017, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 14, 2017, by 20th Century Fox. He has Caesar tortured with hypothermia and starvation to force the other apes to work. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. [41], Additionally, during production, Reeves and Bomback sought broader inspirations from films like The Bridge on the River Kwai and The Great Escape. He will return in War for the Planet of the Apes to haunt Caesar’s dreams. Blue Eyes was previously played by, This page was last edited on 9 January 2021, at 21:19. 2 hr 19 min. Maurice- An orangutan, Caesar's t… Genre: Action/Sci-Fi Runtime: 2h 22min Rating: TBA Director: Matt Reeves Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller, Judy Greer, Terry Notary, Karin Konoval, Gabriel Chavarria Opens: 13 July 2017. [124], Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association, Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture, Excellence in Production Design for a Fantasy Film, Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Dialogue / ADR, International Film Music Critics Association Awards, acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, "Can 'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Conquer The Summertime Franchise Blues? BUY TICKETS, Get 2x the points pay with World Elite Mastercard®. The next day, the Colonel discovers and confiscates the doll. But after the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and resolves to avenge his kind, pitting him against the Colonel in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species...and the future of the planet. Caesar attempts to blow up a large fuel tank to take out the Alpha-Omega forces from behind, but he is shot by Preacher. War for the Planet of the Apes isn't really concerned with the idea of combat. [22][21], Principal photography on the film began on October 14, 2015 in the Lower Mainland in Vancouver, under the working title Hidden Fortress. In the third entry of the Planet of the Apes reboot series, Caesar (Serkis) wages his most personal battle yet. Andy Serkis will of course be returning as ape leader Caesar, and last month we learned that Woody Harrelson had come on board to portray a human antagonist. [7] The film was a commercial success having grossed over $490 million. Kohn went on to applaud the visuals and musical score, stating that "The breathlessly paced montage of flying bullets and angry monkeys raining down on terrified men, aided by Michael Giacchino's vibrant score, is a strong indicator of the next-level craftsmanship that distinguishes these movies from so many cacophonous Hollywood spectacles; not only is the action easy to follow, but you care for the motion-captured characters at the center of it, while the humans cower in fear. Cast Andy Serkis Caesar Woody Harrelson Colonel Steve Zahn Bad Ape Toby Kebbell Koba Gabriel Chavarria Preacher Judy Greer Cornelia Karin Konoval Maurice Terry Notary Rocket Michael D. Adamthwaite Luca Ty Olsson Red Donkey Devyn Dalton Cornelius Sara Canning Lake Aleks Paunovic Winter Amiah Miller Nova Alessandro Juliani Spear Max Lloyd-Jones Blue Eyes The Alpha-Omega employs apes previously loyal to Koba, derogatorily calling them "donkeys". "[113] In April 2019, following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, Disney announced that future Planet of the Apes films are in development. 2. 4. TMDb Score. War For The Planet Of The Apes F*** | Issue 89/90. Earn points. With Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Karin Konoval. Bad Ape knows where the Alpha-Omega is stationed and leads them there. War of the Planet of the Apes Casts Lowriders Star in the Lead. Who knows? After losing track of the Alpha-Omega, Caesar's group chases a hooded figure who stole one of their horses and are surprised to discover he is another intelligent chimpanzee named Bad Ape. It could be the night after the events of where we left Dawn. 4. [55] Titled Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier, the game was released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in fall 2017. [122][123] On May 26, 2020, Ball revealed that Josh Friedman will write the screenplay, while Jaffa and Silver will return as producers. 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