The First Reactions To ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Are Here!

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

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

Yes, #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is very good. @WetaWorkshop outdid themselves and it’s good to be back in that world again. (One of the more underrated franchises ever?) The third act is exciting but also features some curious story missteps. Still. Ready for the next one. 🦍🦧 pic.twitter.com/aWNmEOQURM

— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) May 3, 2024

What a wonderful day! KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is yet another strong entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise. Relieved & thrilled by how much I enjoyed it, even compared to the last nearly perfect trilogy. Wes Ball wisely takes his time establishing the state of the… pic.twitter.com/UyJxwvyE2r

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) May 3, 2024

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is a worthy successor to the throne. A bold leap into the future of this world that hooked me immediately.

It’s a genuinely exciting action adventure, perhaps larger in scope than the last films, but just as grounded in honest emotion. pic.twitter.com/Xq7SNNJ4yb

— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) May 3, 2024

Apes together are strong & so is #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes, another tense, exciting installment that astounds w/ its inventive action & visual effects. At its heart, it’s about family & traditions, but there’s something much larger & foreboding simmering underneath. I dug it pic.twitter.com/V99rzC12Jz

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) 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

— iammichaeljlee.bsky.social (@IamMichaelJLee) 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

#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

Wes Ball is the perfect director to bring #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes to life! A compelling story with complex characters, stunning visuals, and brilliant through lines tying it to the movies that came before. Noa, Mae, and Proximus Caesar are phenomenal! pic.twitter.com/KR6YHxzPg1

— Caitlin Tyrrell (@caitlin_tyrrell) May 3, 2024

#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes does the Apes saga proud. A sprawling adventure with wonderful effects & performances.

It has A LOT to say, which leaves it thematically murky – I also don't *love* the ending – but those are minor gripes for an otherwise enjoyable, engaging film. pic.twitter.com/0aqH2x8K6v

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 3, 2024