The latest instalment in the Planet Of The Apes saga, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, has exceeded industry expectations, grossing approximately $129 million in its debut weekend.
Despite initial concerns about its performance due to a poor opening, the film has secured the second-largest opening weekend for the franchise domestically, excluding inflation adjustments. Notably, it has emerged as the franchise’s biggest opener in several international markets, including India.
While Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes has kicked off on a strong note, concerns linger regarding its longevity at the box office.
The film’s low Cinema Score—a metric for movie ratings in the US—poses a potential challenge to its sustained performance. Similarly, lukewarm ratings on Maoyan and Douban in China could impact its overall box office trajectory.
India Collection & Box Office Expectations Of The Film
With a domestic debut of $57 million, industry insiders anticipate Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes to achieve a final gross of at least $140-150 million. In China, where market unpredictability prevails, reaching $25 million would be considered a commendable feat.
Meanwhile, in India, the film posted double-digit first-weekend earnings of approximately Rs 11.25 crores, positioning it as the franchise’s highest-grossing film in the country by Monday’s end.
Comparison Of Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes To Predecessors
The last three Planet Of The Apes films collectively garnered over $475 million worldwide. However, given the challenges posed by the Chinese market, achieving similar figures for Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes may prove daunting.
Nevertheless, breaking into the $400 million worldwide club would mark a significant milestone for the film, considering its production budget of around $160 million—a crucial benchmark for theatrical breakeven.
Additionally, leveraging its association with the Planet Of The Apes IP is expected to yield substantial gains from non-theatrical revenue streams.
About Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes
It is an American sci-fi action movie directed by Wes Ball and penned by Josh Friedman. It follows War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) and is the fourth in the reboot series.
The story unfolds in a future where human societies regress while apes thrive, some unaware of Caesar, their former leader, while others twist his legacy.
Amidst this, a young ape seeks freedom, aided by a human woman with her own agenda. Catch Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes in theatres nearby.
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