Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Film | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes |
| Director | Wes Ball |
| Genre | Science fiction, action, adventure |
| Franchise | Fourth film in the modern Planet of the Apes series |
| Writers | Screenplay by Josh Friedman; story/characters by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver |
| Composer | John Paesano |
| Release Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Studio | 20th Century Studios (Disney) |
| Box Office | ~$397.4 million worldwide on a $160 million budget |
| Critical Reception | 80% on Rotten Tomatoes; “B” CinemaScore |
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Soundtrack: Directed by Wes Ball, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a science fiction action film that opened in theaters on May 24, 2024. It’s the fourth installment in the modern Planet of the Apes series, arriving generations after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). Now over two years old, the film has a confirmed box office run and critical reception, which we’ve updated below.
The screenplay is credited to Josh Friedman, working from a story and characters created by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (with Patrick Aison also contributing to the script), who returned as producers alongside Ball.
About Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Set many generations after Caesar’s death, the film follows Noa, a young chimpanzee from a falconry-practicing clan, whose home is destroyed by a ruthless gang of ape raiders serving the tyrannical Proximus Caesar. Noa sets out to save his captured clan members, and along the way crosses paths with Mae, a resourceful human woman with her own hidden agenda. Their journey raises the question of what kind of future — ape-led, human-led, or shared — will define the world Caesar left behind.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Cast
The cast includes Owen Teague as Noa, Freya Allan as Mae (nicknamed “Nova” by other apes over the course of the story), Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar, Peter Macon as Raka, Dichen Lachman as Korina, William H. Macy as Trevathan, Eka Darville as Sylva, Travis Jeffery as Anaya, Lydia Peckham as Soona, and Neil Sandilands as Koro, Noa’s father. Sara Wiseman, Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi, and Nina Gallas round out the supporting cast.
Who Composed the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Score?
John Paesano composed the score for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, continuing his ongoing collaboration with director Wes Ball, whom he’s worked with since the Maze Runner trilogy (The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure). Paesano is also known for scoring Marvel’s Daredevil and The Defenders for Netflix, and for his video game work on Detroit: Become Human and the Marvel’s Spider-Man series, which earned him a BAFTA Games Award and a D.I.C.E. Award.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Soundtrack List
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released by Hollywood Records on May 10, 2024, as a 29-track album. Selected tracks include:
- Discovery
- The Climb
- Eagle Clan
- For Caesar
- Noa’s Purpose
- I Am Raka
- Memories of Home
- They Are Like You
- A Kingdom for Apes
- Simian Summit
- Cannot Trust a Human
- It Was Ours
- We Will Rebuild
- A New Age
The full 29-track album is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Box Office and Reception
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes opened to roughly $58.5 million domestically — the third-best opening of 2024 at the time, behind only Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire — and went on to gross approximately $397.4 million worldwide against a $160 million production budget. Reviews were generally positive, with the film holding an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a “B” CinemaScore from opening-weekend audiences, though several critics felt it didn’t quite reach the heights of the preceding Caesar trilogy.
Is There a Sequel?
As of mid-2026, 20th Century Studios has a new Planet of the Apes film in development, with Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman set to direct from a script by Josh Friedman, and producers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver returning. Reports indicate this next film will tell a new, original story set on the ape-ruled planet rather than directly continuing Noa and Mae’s storyline from Kingdom, so it’s not yet confirmed whether Owen Teague or Freya Allan will return.
Official Trailer
You can watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube below, for a glimpse of the story and characters.
External Link: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on Wikipedia
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes score?
John Paesano composed the score, continuing his long-running collaboration with director Wes Ball that began with the Maze Runner trilogy.
When was the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes soundtrack released?
Hollywood Records released the 29-track official score album on May 10, 2024, two weeks before the film’s May 24, 2024 theatrical release.
How much money did Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
The film grossed approximately $397.4 million worldwide against a $160 million budget, following a $58.5 million domestic opening weekend.
Is there a sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?
A new Planet of the Apes film is in development as of mid-2026 with director Matt Shakman and writer Josh Friedman, though early reports suggest it will be a new story rather than a direct continuation of Kingdom.
Who plays Noa in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?
Owen Teague plays Noa, the young chimpanzee protagonist, using motion-capture performance.
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