
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Revives Global Box Office, Surpasses $300M"
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has surpassed $300M globally, while IF and Garfield have each crossed the $100M mark. Furiosa has reached $75M worldwide.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has surpassed $300M globally, while IF and Garfield have each crossed the $100M mark. Furiosa has reached $75M worldwide.

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" struggles at the global box office with $58.9 million in its first weekend, while "The Garfield Movie" nears $100 million worldwide. "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and "IF" also compete, with the former generating $294.8 million globally and the latter reaching $103.6 million. This Memorial Day weekend ranks as one of the worst in decades for box office performance.

Owen Teague, star of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," underwent extensive preparation for his role as a chimpanzee, including attending "ape school" and spending time at a Florida ape sanctuary. The actor's commitment to embodying his character, Noa, involved learning about animal behavior and physical transformation, including using extensions to walk on his knuckles. Teague's dedication to his craft and performance-capture work is evident, as he aims to deliver a strong performance despite being digitally altered in the film.

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The teaser trailer for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," the fourth film in the "Planets of the Apes" revival series, has been released. Set for release in spring 2024, the movie takes place after the death of Caesar in the previous film and depicts a world where apes are now dominant over humans. The cast includes Milliam H. Macy, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, Freya Allen, and Peter Macon. Directed by Wes Ball, the film was shot in Sydney, Australia, and wrapped in February 2023.