The Planet of the Apes franchise isn’t slowing down anytime soon! After the success of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and its recent Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects, fans have plenty to look forward to.
Director Wes Ball and key members of the film’s creative team recently spoke about the movie’s journey and the future of the franchise, in an interview with collider. While a new movie hasn’t officially started production yet, it’s clear that another installment is in the works—and the team has some exciting ideas for what comes next.
Ball couldn’t hide his excitement about the possibility of another Apes movie. While he kept details under wraps, he emphasized how unique the franchise is compared to other big-budget films.
“These movies are some of the last ‘thinking person’s’ blockbusters,” Ball explained. He also pointed out that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was made on a relatively low budget of $160 million—which is impressive considering many Hollywood films cost twice as much.
While we might have to wait a little longer for the next chapter, it’s clear that Ball and his team are eager to keep the story going.
For now, you can stream Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on Hulu!