20th Century Studios has announced the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes digital, 4K, & Blu-ray release dates for its latest epic sci-fi drama, which serves as the newest installment to the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise. During its theatrical run, the film earned a gross of over $376 million at the global box office, and is currently holding a Certified Fresh rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“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,” reads the synopsis. “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.”
What are the release dates for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes digital, 4K, & Blu-ray?
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be available to ren or buy on digital starting on Tuesday, July 9. The film will then be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on August 27. The 4K UHD editions will include bonus features which are listed below:
- 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
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The film was directed by Wes Ball from a screenplay written by Josh Friedman. It stars Owen Teague as Noa, Freya Allen as Nova, Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar, Peter Macon as Raka, and William H. Macy as Trevathan. The film is produced by Ball, Joe Hartwick Jr, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Jason Reed, with Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping executive producing.
