With a month left until the premiere of “War for the Planet of the Apes,” we already know that the film has broken one of the series’ records. It is the longest installment in the franchise.
Duration of “War for the Planet of the Apes” Known
The new record has been extended by only 5 minutes. Nevertheless, it is a new record.
“War for the Planet of the Apes” runs for 145 minutes. Previously, the longest installment in the series was “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” with a runtime of 140 minutes. Meanwhile, the shortest installment remains “Escape from the Planet of the Apes,” which lasted only 88 minutes.
“War for the Planet of the Apes” will debut in America on May 10. Initial box-office forecasts predict an opening of $54-61 million for the spectacle. This represents a debut comparable to that of previous installments. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” which refreshed the brand, earned $54.8 million in its opening weekend.
About the film “War for the Planet of the Apes”
“War for the Planet of the Apes” is connected to the trilogy concluded with “War for the Planet of the Apes.” The action takes place many years after the events depicted in that spectacle. Many ape communities have emerged. Some apes have never even heard of Caesar. Others have transformed his teachings to form the foundation of a thriving empire. Meanwhile, humans have been reduced to a feral, primitive existence.
Then, a leader emerges among the apes, enslaving other ape tribes and forcing them to rediscover forgotten human technologies. Another ape, witnessing the downfall of her people, sets out on a journey to find freedom. The key to this journey turns out to be a young female homo sapiens. However, she has her own plans.
Trailer for the film “War for the Planet of the Apes”
