Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Kernel Score: 80% · 4,127 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Released: 2024-05-08
Runtime: 145 minutes
Is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Worth watching. Generations after Caesar, a young ape sets out on a journey as a tyrant builds an empire. It's good-looking and well made with solid effects, though it's slower and a touch less moving than the best of the series.
Watch it if you
- like the modern Apes films
- enjoy big, world-building science fiction
- want convincing motion-capture creatures
Skip it if you
- want non-stop action
- haven't seen the earlier films and dislike sequels
Best for: Big-screen style night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while 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 he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a PG-13 sci-fi action film set in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The film includes tyrannical rule, battles, and post-apocalyptic peril typical of the franchise's PG-13 action.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
If you liked Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) — 83%: Strong, emotional chapter set among the apes
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) — 85%: Where the modern trilogy begins
- War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) — 81%: Last chapter of the Caesar story, darker and bigger
- Planet of the Apes (1968) — 86%: The original classic that started it
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) — 80%: Large-scale monster fantasy with big creature battles
Director
Cast
- Owen Teague as Noa
- Freya Allan as Nova / Mae
- Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar
- Peter Macon as Raka
- William H. Macy as Trevathan
- Eka Darville as Sylva
- Travis Jeffery as Anaya
- Lydia Peckham as Soona
- Neil Sandilands as Koro
- Ras-Samuel Welda'abzgi as Lightning
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes FAQ
Is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Worth watching. Generations after Caesar, a young ape sets out on a journey as a tyrant builds an empire. It's good-looking and well made with solid effects, though it's slower and a touch less moving than the best of the series.
Where can I watch Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?
In the US you can stream Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on Prime Video and Fubo and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes OK for kids?
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a PG-13 sci-fi action film set in a post-apocalyptic world.
What movies are like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?
If you liked Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, try Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes and Planet of the Apes.