Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes: A Timeline Tease
Exploring the timeline tease of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and its impact on popular theories surrounding the film's story.
The Change in Time Period
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the much-anticipated fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise, and it is set to bring about a significant change in the timeline of the series.
Kingdom of the planet of the apes image with an ape on horseback riding towards an overgrown city
The previous trilogy focused on the dawn of ape civilization from the perspective of the ape leader Caesar. However, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will shift its focus to an already-established world of apes, centering around a young ape named Noa and a feral human named Mae.
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This change takes place centuries after the time of Caesar, leading to various theories and speculations about the film's story and timeline.
A ape society next to an ocean in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Theories of Time Travel
Some of the most popular theories surrounding the story of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes revolve around the concept of time travel.
George Taylor with a statue of the Lawgiver in Planet of the Apes
Time travel has been a fundamental element of the Planet of the Apes series, dating back to the original film. However, it has not yet been explored in the reboot franchise, leading to speculation about its potential introduction in the upcoming installment.
An ape on a horse rides up to a dark tunnel.
With centuries having passed since humanity's prime, the possibility of introducing time travel in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has intrigued fans, especially with references to mysterious human technology in the film's trailer.
An ape holds up a torch to look at the underground tunnel in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Director's Perspective
Director Wes Ball has shed light on the film's timeline, emphasizing a significant leap into the future, signaling a new era in the apes' civilization.
Apes on horseback in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Ball's explanation has raised questions about the likelihood of time travel in the film, as the advancement of the apes into the Bronze Age suggests a focus on civilizational development rather than technological advancements like time travel.
Freya Allan as Mae hiding in tall grass in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The absence of time travel reignites speculation about the mysterious human technology in the film, with theories now shifting toward the possibility of a nuclear warhead.
