🎬 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2 (2027) – War is no longer coming. It’s here.
Genre: Sci-Fi | Action | Adventure
Director: Wes Ball (returning)
Production: 20th Century Studios
Status: In Development – Script phase (rumored)
Release Window: 2027 (TBA)
🦍 Plot Overview (Unofficial/Leaked Synopsis)
Following the rise of a new ape civilization under the rule of Noa, the young and reluctant leader introduced in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), the sequel takes us deeper into a fractured world—one where the balance of power teeters on the edge.
While many apes have embraced peace and coexistence, a splinter faction led by a war-hardened gorilla warlord known as Thane seeks domination over all species—ape and human alike. Meanwhile, whispers of surviving human settlements experimenting with a “cure” to regain lost intelligence have begun to stir panic.
Noa, torn between legacy and leadership, must unite unlikely allies, including a rogue orangutan philosopher and a resourceful human teenager named Lyra, as the future of Earth hangs in the balance.
⚔️ What to Expect
- Bigger-scale battles with revolutionary VFX from Weta Digital
- Deeper philosophical tension between intelligence, emotion, and survival
- Visually stunning jungle cities, desert strongholds, and ancient ruins
- A more mature Noa—struggling with the legacy of Caesar and the shadow of war
- Return of the “speech evolution” theme among humans and the rise of New Homo Sapiens
đź‘Ą (Rumored) Cast
- Owen Teague as Noa
- Freya Allan as Mae / Lyra (dual role, theorized)
- Kevin Durand as Thane (new ape antagonist)
- Andy Serkis (rumored cameo as Caesar AI/spiritual presence)
- Peter Macon as Raka (unknown if returning)
🔥 Taglines in Circulation
“Before Caesar… there was survival. After Noa… there will be legend.”
“One last breath before extinction or evolution.”
Franchise Legacy:
The Planet of the Apes series remains one of cinema’s most intelligent and emotionally driven sci-fi sagas. This sequel is said to connect the current prequel timeline further toward the 1968 original—subtly laying the groundwork for a full-circle saga.
