In a strategic scheduling shift, Disney's 20th Century Studios has decided to move the release date of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" up from May 24, 2024, to May 10, 2024, avoiding a clash with the highly anticipated "Furiosa," a "Mad Max Saga," and "The Garfield Movie" during the busy Memorial Day weekend. This change in release dates for the next installment in the long-running "Planet of the Apes" series will lead to less competition and more access to IMAX screens. Directed by Wes Ball, who is also helming the upcoming live-action "The Legend of Zelda" film, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is poised to launch a new trilogy, taking place 300 years following the saga of Cesar.

The prequel and spinoff to "Mad Max: Fury Road," "Furiosa" stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a younger iteration of Charlize Theron's character. This update comes amidst numerous schedule revisions by studios looking to finalize their slates post the actor's and writer's strikes from the previous year. "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" rescheduling also sidesteps potential competition with "Deadpool 3," which, after delays, is set for a July 26 release.

What is "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" about?

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is a science fiction film intended to kickstart a new trilogy that occurs 300 years after the last film involving the character Cesar. This next chapter in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise is directed by Wes Ball.

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is part of a franchise that began with the 1968 classic "Planet of the Apes," based on the novel by French writer Pierre Boulle. Over the years, the series has expanded to include several sequels, a television series, a 2001 remake directed by Tim Burton, and a reboot trilogy that started with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" in 2011. The reboot trilogy was well-received for its storytelling and special effects, particularly the motion capture work by Andy Serkis as Cesar, which brought high critical acclaim to the series. Fans of the franchise eagerly await this new journey into the "Planet of the Apes" saga with its upcoming entry, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."