The scores for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes suggest that audiences aren’t as enamored with the film as critics were upon their early viewing.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Despite early reviews and reactions labeling Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as one of the franchise’s finest, the reception among general audiences seems lackluster. Recent CinemaScores revealed significantly lower ratings than expected, prompting questions about what went wrong.


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Many argue the film’s pacing is sluggish and dull, while others attribute it to the dwindling attention spans of modern audiences, unable to fully appreciate the masterpiece that this Wes Ball movie truly is.

Fans Blame Audience’s Short Attention Spans for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes‘ Low Rating!

CinemaScores recently revealed that the Wes Ball movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which premiered on May 10th this year, received a solid B rating on tests. However, this disappointed many who genuinely enjoyed the movie, including the majority of movie critics who hailed it as a summer must-watch. While this rating may not be stellar, it’s certainly not bad as well, it’s just average. One thing everyone unanimously agrees on is that this film is far from average.

 

Many fans of the franchise are unhappy with the film’s rating and attribute it to the audience’s inability to fully appreciate the movie’s glory. The ongoing debate over whether cinemas are losing out to online platforms has now shifted to whether they can compete with the fast-paced content of TikTok, YouTube shorts, or Instagram reels.

Although nothing can truly compare to the cinema experience, the rapid consumption of fast-paced content is undoubtedly affecting the general audience’s reception.
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The movie’s supposed slow pace also doesn’t help the matter. This has prompted many fans to speak out about the current situation. Here’s what they have to say,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fans hope that the broader audience recognizes the true mastery of this Wes Ball movie and gives it the recognition it deserves.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Reviews and Box Office Update

The initial reviews and scores of the film were pretty impressive, to say the least. They made people realize that the Planet of the Apes franchise still has some fuel left in the tank. How could it not, considering it’s one of the most lucrative and enduring franchises in today’s age?

Even though long-standing franchises such as Jurassic World, Indiana Jones, or even the Bond series, which have not been so consistent on the matter of churned-out profits. This franchise has done it time and again. After Andy Serkis bid goodbye to the saga, Wes Ball’s revival, although met with skepticism, was put to rest when the initial reviews revealed there was nothing to worry about.
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The latest installment, debuted in 4,075 theaters this Friday, raking in $22.2 million on its release day, with an estimated weekend haul between $52 million and $56 million as per Variety. While its opening numbers are on par with its predecessors, falling short of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ $72 million record, it’s been praised for its stunning visuals. Only time will tell what is the official verdict on the movie, but currently, the general audience and critics seem pretty divided.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is currently playing in the theater