Planets of the Apes has a famously iconic twist ending, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has already revealed its perfect replacement for this original twist ending. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes may not be part of the timeline of the original Planet of the Apes movies, but the upcoming film does have several key connections and homages to its original sci-fi predecessor. The newest Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer shows off an even bigger connection to the original film, with this possibly being the replacement for the original movie’s iconic ending.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the highly-anticipated continuation of Matt Reeves’ Planet of the Apes trilogy, with the three-movie saga focusing on Caesar and reigniting the franchise in an all-new way. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes timeline is set many years after War for the Planet of the Apes, with it focusing on new ape and human characters long after the age of Caesar. The newest trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is out now, showing that there is already a lot to be excited about regarding the film.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Timeline Makes A Lot More Sense Now
The new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer confirms that the movie’s placement in the Planet of the Apes timeline could not have been better.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Can Replace The Statue Of Liberty With The Golden Gate Bridge
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most important pieces of the Planet of the Apes franchise’s iconography, with it being key to the twist ending at the end of the film. Throughout the original Planet of the Apes, astronaut George Taylor believes that he has landed on an alien planet that just so happens to be run by hyperintelligent apes. However, Taylor sees a destroyed Statue of Liberty on a beach at the end of the film, clueing him into the fact that he isn’t on an alien planet, with him instead being on a post-apocalyptic Earth.
Despite three films having been made in the modern Planet of the Apes series, this iconic Statue of Liberty moment still hasn’t been repeated. However, the most recent trailer may have shown off the statue’s perfect replacement: the Golden Gate Bridge. One shot in the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer reveals two apes sitting on a beach, looking out at a destroyed Golden Gate Bridge. This shot draws parallels to the ending of the original Planet of the Apes that are hard to miss, meaning that it could be the perfect reference to the original twist ending.
Why The Destroyed Golden Gate Bridge Works Better For The Modern Planet Of The Apes Series
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Although it may seem like an odd choice to replace the iconic Statue of Liberty shot with the Golden Gate Bridge in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, it actually works a lot better for the modern Planet of the Apes series. Matt Reeves’ Planet of the Apes trilogy mostly takes place around California, which creates a problem if the franchise were to recreate this original ending. The Statue of Liberty is all the way across the country in New York, meaning that the films would have to feature a major location change in order to show the destroyed icon.
However, the Golden Gate Bridge perfectly fits in with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes‘ California setting, making it a better match. On top of that, the Golden Gate Bridge better ties into the modern Planet of the Apes series. Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the first film in the modern Planet of the Apes timeline, ends with a massive showdown on top of the Golden Gate Bridge. The destroyed Golden Gate Bridge in the trailer stands as a monument to what came before, highlighting the original trilogy’s importance to the upcoming film.
Planet Of The Apes’ Golden Gate Bridge Finally Teases The Return Of The Original Movie’s Story
Featuring the destroyed Golden Gate Bridge in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a big deal, as it finally teases the return of the original movie’s story. There wouldn’t be much of a point in featuring this destroyed icon without the twist ending, meaning that the film could finally see someone to whom the twist could be revealed: George Taylor.
Caesar’s Two Replacements In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Are The Perfect Way To Continue The Franchise
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has the difficult mission of replacing Andy Serkis’ Caesar, and the sequel has found the perfect way to do it.
Having George Taylor return in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would be the perfect choice, as it has been long enough that a retelling of the original Planet of the Apes would be worth it. The world has been set up to the point where an evolved ape society has enslaved humanity, setting the stage for the original story to be retold in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Set several years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the next installment in the Apes saga. Ape clans have taken up residence in the oasis that Caesar sought to colonize, but humans have reverted to their animalistic nature in their absence. Now battling between enslavement and freedom, outliers in the Ape clans will take sides in a newly burgeoning society.
- Release Date
- May 10, 2024
- Director
- Wes Ball
- Cast
- Kevin Durand , Freya Allan , Peter Macon , Owen Teague , Eka Darville , Sara Wiseman , Neil Sandilands
- Writers
- Patrick Aison , Josh Friedman , Rick Jaffa , Amanda Silver
- Studio(s)
- 20th Century , Chernin Entertainment , Oddball Entertainment , Shinbone Productions
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century
- Sequel(s)
- Planet of the Apes , Beneath the Planet of the Apes , Escape from the Planet of the Apes , Conquest of the Planet of the Apes , Battle for the Planet of the Apes
- prequel(s)
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes , dawn of the Planet of the apes movie , War for the Planet of the Apes
- Franchise(s)
- Planet of the Apes
