War for the Planet of the Apes
“For freedom. For family. For the planet.”
Synopsis
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
War for the Planet of the Apes | Official HD Trailer #4 | 2017Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-27
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Andy Serkis
Caesar
Woody Harrelson
The Colonel
Karin Konoval
Maurice
Terry Notary
Rocket
Steve Zahn
Bad Ape
Amiah Miller
Nova
Ty Olsson
Red Donkey
Michael Adamthwaite
Luca
Toby Kebbell
Koba
Gabriel Chavarria
Preacher
Sara Canning
Lake
Judy Greer
Cornelia
Devyn Dalton
Cornelius
Aleks Paunovic
Winter
Alessandro Juliani
Spear
Max Lloyd-Jones
Blue Eyes
Timothy Webber
Ape Elder
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle
Look Out Ape
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival（3D）
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 24, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$490.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.27x
+$340.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- War for the Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $490.7M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Reeves
Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
Michael Giacchino
Michael Seresin, Hans Bjerno, Phil Pastuhov, Roger Vernon
William Hoy, Stan Salfas
Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Reeves
Director
Mark Bomback
Writer
Matt Reeves
Writer
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Michael Seresin
Director of Photography
William Hoy
Editor
James Chinlund
Production Design
Stan Salfas
Editor
Peter Chernin
Producer
Dylan Clark
Producer
Rick Jaffa
Producer
Amanda Silver
Producer
Melissa Bruning
Costume Design
Dan Lemmon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Luke Millar
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War for the Planet of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War for the Planet of the Apes about?
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
Who directed War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes was directed by Matt Reeves.
Who stars in War for the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of War for the Planet of the Apes includes Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary, Steve Zahn.
When was War for the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
War for the Planet of the Apes was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $490.7M at the worldwide box office (3.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for War for the Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War for the Planet of the Apes was composed by Michael Giacchino.
Is War for the Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
War for the Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Rick Jaffa", Characters: "Amanda Silver".
What is the age rating and content advisory for War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).