Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Roars onto Blu-ray and Digital this Summer
What a wonderful day! On June 20th, Disney announced that the next chapter of the Planet of the Apes saga, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, swings onto digital platforms on July 9th, 2024, followed by its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD releases on August 27th, 2024. This marks Disney's first home media release in collaboration with Sony, so it’ll be interesting to see whether this new home media partnership will be better than Disney’s solo efforts.
Synopsis
Directed by Wes Ball and set in a future that is many generations removed from Caesar’s reign where apes rule and humans are being hunted, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes follows the journey of Noa (Owen Teague), a young ape, and Mae (Freya Allen), a human survivor. Together, they navigate a world of shifting alliances and existential dilemmas, challenging the very fabric of their societies.
Trailer
To get a glimpse into the thrilling world of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, check out the official trailer below.
Cast
Starring alongside Owen Teague (Noa) and Frey Allen (Mae) is a talented cast including Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar, Peter Macon as Raka, and William H. Macy as Trevathan.
Special Features and Collector’s Edition
4K UHD editions of the film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes feature “Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut”, a full-length cut of the film with a split-screen comparison between the final cut of the film and a version with unfinished VFX with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball, editor Dan Zimmerman, and VFX supervisor Erik Winquist. This version of the film offers a unique glimpse into the filmmaking process of the film before final visual effects were applied.
Collectors and enthusiasts will be happy to know that Disney is going all out with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray artwork, as the release will arrive in a limited edition SteelBook that features exclusive artwork by Dylan Cole. Also, Disney did make mention of a special Planet of the Apes 10 film bundle that will be available for $100 on digital platforms (HD and SD only, though).
Artwork and Packshots
Digging further into the special features, there is a making-of documentary called “Inside the Forbidden Zone: Making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”, where director Wes Ball, cast, and crew discuss the production of the film in Australia, Ape School training, as well as the practical and motion capture techniques used in the film. There are also 14 deleted/extended scenes with option audio commentary by director Wes Ball. Please note these bonus features may vary by product and retailer.
Still Images from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
While you wait for the digital and physical release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, take a look at these stills from the film below.
Tech Specs
For those interested in the technical details:
The digital version arrives on July 9th, 2024 in the following options:
Formats: 4K UHD, HD, SD (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes)
HD/SD (Planet of the Apes 10-Film Collection)
Audio: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 and 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)
As for the physical versions of the film, those hit store shelves on August 27th, 2024 in the following options:
4K UHD Blu-ray (Theatrical) + Blu-ray (Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut) + Digital Code
SteelBook 4K UHD (Theatrical + Blu-ray (Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut) + Digital Code
Digital Code + SteelBook
Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code)
DVD
The 4K UHD disc holds 66GB of data, the Blu-ray holds 50GB of data, and the DVD holds 8.5GB of data.
The aspect ratio remains 2.39.1 across all versions of the film.
Audio options for the physical versions of the film are as follows:
4K UHD Blu-ray: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Blu-ray (Theatrical): English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Blu-ray (Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut): English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
DVD: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 and 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 7.1, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
Subtitle options for the physical versions of the film are as follows:
4K UHD Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, and French Subtitles
Blu-ray (Theatrical and Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut): English SDH, Spanish, and French Subtitles
DVD: English SDH, Spanish, and French Subtitles
Additional Details
Feature Run Time: Approximately 145 minutes
Rating: U.S.: rated PG-13 (Theatrical); Unrated (Inside The Lens: The Raw Cut)
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Conclusion
As we eagerly await the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on digital and physical formats, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be revisiting all ten films in the Planet of the Apes series. Stay tuned for in-depth reviews where I’ll explore each film’s themes, characters, and their impact on the franchise. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or new to the series, I invite you to join me on this journey through nearly 60 years of films.
Until next time!