War for the Planet of the Apes Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 16, 2018

War for the Planet of the Apes

Release Date: Friday, July 14, 2017 Theaters

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel.

Director: Matt Reeves

Starring: Woody Harrelson • Andy Serkis • Gabriel Chavarria • Chad Rook • Judy Greer

PG-13 Action N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, 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.

Action Drama Sci-Fi Sequel

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Who stars in War for the Planet of the Apes – Cast List

Woody Harrelson
... Colonel

Animal Farm, Project Artemis
Andy Serkis
... Caesar

Animal Farm, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition
G
Gabriel Chavarria
Hunter Killer, Lowriders
C
Chad Rook
... Boyle

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, Dangerous
J
Judy Greer
... Cornelia

The Long Walk, Dead of Winter
Steve Zahn
Anaconda, She Dances
A
Aleks Paunovic
Hostile Takeover, Zero Contact
T
Ty Olsson
... Rex

S.W.A.T.: Under Siege

Who is making War for the Planet of the Apes – Crew List

A look at War for the Planet of the Apes behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matt Reeves last helmed The Batman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The film's writer Mark Bomback last penned White Bird and The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Director: Matt Reeves
Screenwriters: Mark Bomback
Matt Reeves
Producers: Peter Chernin
Dylan Clark
Rick Jaffa
Amanda Silver

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Chernin Entertainment

Production – What we know about the War for the Planet of the Apes

Key Facts

Sequel to the 2014 film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Based on the characters from the novel by Pierre Boulle.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2017

Completed

Changed War for the Planet of the Apes movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography began on October 14, 2015 in Vancouver.

Jan 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jan 2014

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Planet of the Apes 3, Untitled Planet of the Apes Sequel , War of the Planet of the Apes
Language: English

War for the Planet of the Apes Trailers and Clips

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Clip: Bad Ape

War for the Planet of the Apes Release Date: When was the film released?

War for the Planet of the Apes was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 14 , 2017. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Blind, To the Bone and Swallows and Amazons.