KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Available on Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home

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If you’ve been a fan of the Planet Of the Apes movie franchise since it first originated, then I’m sure you will enjoy the 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which has arrived via digital retailers like: (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home), July 9.

“Planet of the Apes” is a renowned science fiction franchise that originated with the 1968 film of the same name, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Charlton Heston. Based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel, the movie explores a dystopian future where intelligent apes dominate Earth, while humans have been reduced to mute, primitive creatures. The film’s iconic twist ending has become legendary in cinema history.

As of 2024, we’ve seen the “Planet of the Apes” saga come to life across multiple movies, especially with us following Caesar’s reign.

You can now be The First To Watch at Home When 20^th Century Studios’ Impressive Action-Adventure Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Becomes Available to Buy at Digital Retailers on July 9 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 27

BURBANK, CA (June 20, 2024) – The fate of the world is at stake when 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on July 9 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 27. Director Wes Ball’s stunning new entry into the Planet of the Apes series has been heralded by critics as “a jaw-dropping spectacle” (Matt Neglia, Next Big Picture) and “a visual masterpiece” (Mark Hughes, Forbes). It is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and has thrilled audiences worldwide, becoming one of the biggest global box office successes of the year and marking the beginning of a new era for the epic Planet of the Apes franchise.

Set generations after Caesar’s reign in a world where apes are the dominant species, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes follows an ape named Noa and a human named Mae as they emerge to define the future of how apes and humans will coexist.

Fans can delve deeper into the franchise on 4K UHD editions with “Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut,” a full-length alternative cut with a split-screen comparison between the final cut of the film and a version with unfinished VFX with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball, editor Dan Zimmerman and VFX supervisor Erik Winquist. The never-before-seen alternate cut gives fans a unique opportunity to see the actors’ performances before the visual effects were completed.

The 4K UHD also arrives in a collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork by artist Dylan Cole. Finally, fans will have a chance to bring home the entire Planet of the Apes saga on Digital at select retailers. A special Planet of the Apes 10 film bundle will be available for $100 SRP.

Film Synopsis

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise with this action-adventure spectacle from 20th Century Studios. Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species — and 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 that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

Bonus Features*

Documentary

• Inside the Forbidden Zone: Making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Join director Wes Ball, cast and crew as they expand the Planet of the Apes legacy for a new generation. Travel to the outdoor production in Australia, train at Ape School, and discover the practical and motion capture techniques in building a breathtaking Kingdom.

14 Deleted/Extended Scenes with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

Feature Run Time

Approx. 145 minutes

Rating

U.S.: Rated PG-13

Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut: Unrated

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD. Planet of the Apes 10 Film Bundle Collection: HD/SD
Physical:
• 4K UHD (Theatrical) + Blu-ray (Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut) + Digital Code
• SteelBook 4K UHD (Theatrical) + Blu-ray (Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut)
• Digital Code + SteelBook Packaging
• Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code)
• DVD
Feature Run Time
Approx. 145 minutes
Rating
U.S.: Rated PG-13
Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut: Unrated
Disc Size
4K UHD: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB
DVD: 8.5GB
Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39:1
Physical: 2.39:1
Audio
4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby
Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Blu-ray (Theatrical): English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio,
Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Blu-ray (Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut): English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish and French
5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital and English 2.0 Dolby Digital
Descriptive Audio Language Tracks
Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby
Digital, Spanish 7.1 and 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English
Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)