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Despite early reviews and reactions labelingKingdom of the Planet of the Apesas 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.
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 forKingdom of the Planet of the Apes‘ Low Rating!
CinemaScores recently revealed that theWes Ballmovie,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeswhich 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 isfar from average.
#KingdomOfPlanetOfTheApesswung in with a solid B! 🐒🌍🎬 Did you see this in theaters? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!#cinemascorepic.twitter.com/qwgzOp3OUh
— CinemaScore (@CinemaScore)July 26, 2025
Many fans of the franchise are unhappy with the film’s rating and attribute it to the audience’s inability to fully appreciate themovie’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.
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Although nothing can truly compare to the cinema experience, the rapid consumption of fast-paced content is undoubtedly affecting the general audience’s reception.
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,
This is so strange man.I get that these Cinemascores can be all over the place depending on general audience expectations, but I did not see this coming. Had some people in my theater on their phones (people’s attention spans are shot man, it’s sad). Maybe it just moves too…https://t.co/JtRWwQ2xJp
— Austin Burke (@theBurk3nator)August 18, 2025
Yikes. Not good for its longevity . Thought this was getting positive reviews .
— Brennan Kiley (@BKiley10)July 31, 2025
https://twitter.com/MichaelGar93/status/1789144836311781474
should be higher
— The Real One (@PraiseTheXI)Aug 19, 2025
Great film! Don’t listen to the people who wanna piss on everything
— Mxtt Binghxm (@matt_bingham13)June 17, 2025
Should’ve been a A 💯pic.twitter.com/3KckYilI5c
— AD (@ADWRLD504)August 23, 2025
Fans hope that the broader audience recognizes the truemasteryof 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 thePlanet of the Apesfranchise 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?
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Even though long-standing franchises such asJurassic 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.
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 perVariety. While its opening numbers are on par with its predecessors, falling short ofDawn 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
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
