Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Budget and Box Office Projections
Budget Breakdown
According to Deadline, the production budget for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stands at $165 million. This figure is notably lower than the budgets of previous installments in the franchise.
Comparison to Previous Films
The last three Planet of the Apes movies had the following budgets:
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: $170 million
- War for the Planet of the Apes: $150 million
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes: $93 million
Box Office Projections
In the United States and Canada, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is expected to gross approximately $50-55 million from 3,700 theaters in its opening weekend. Additionally, it is projected to generate a total gross of $1.75 billion globally.
Box Office Comparison to Previous Trilogy
The recent trilogy of Planet of the Apes movies, released from 2011 to 2017, grossed a combined total of $1.68 billion at the global box office. The first film in the series, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, based on the novel by Pierre Boulle, was a critical and commercial success.
Director's Comments on Budget Difference
Wes Ball, the director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has confirmed the budget difference between the previous films and the latest installment. He attributed the lower budget to a focus on character development and storytelling rather than large-scale action sequences.
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