After the success of the last three films in the Planet of the Apes film franchise, 20th Century Studios is ready to release the fourth film of the franchise after a gap of over six years, titled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, on May 10, 2024, in domestic theaters[1]. Despite the significant gap, the film is generating considerable buzz in the market, being part of an established series. It is expected that this fourth film will perform as well as its predecessors and will have a strong opening weekend at the box office, which is a positive outcome for the makers.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Box Office Prediction
As a sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes, the buzz surrounding Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is strong, indicating decent demand at the ticket window and suggesting a promising start. Box office experts currently anticipate an opening weekend of $50-55 million for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes across 4,000+ theaters in North America— It could be considered a decent debut, but it falls short when compared to the massive cost of the film.
After a long period, a major film is hitting the ticket window, so there’s a possibility that the film could have a stronger debut. While the film’s debut is fine, it’s worth noting that Disney is behind it and has invested heavily in the production of the film. The success of recovering from this substantial investment largely hinges on its long-term performance, and critical support is too crucial for a successful long run. Reviews become even more significant in this context, especially with Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie also set to be released this month.
Considering the current circumstances, it is expected that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will end its box office run with $150 million domestically and $450 million globally. These numbers are much lower than those of the previous three films, which is insufficient given the high production costs. While the film may manage to cover its expenses and losses, Disney’s objective of rejuvenating the series appears to have failed. Disney, grappling with prolonged setbacks, is now seeking a golden opportunity, banking on the nostalgic factor. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes fell short of being a game-changer; now, the production team might turn their attention to projects such as Mufasa: The Lion King and Deadpool 3.
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