New Planet of the Apes Film in Development by Matt Shakman
Planet of the Apes franchise prepares next chapter with original story from Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman
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The Planet of the Apes franchise is set for a new film directed by Matt Shakman, known for his work on The Fantastic Four. This original story will be a reboot rather than a continuation of the recent Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, with no release date announced yet.
- 01Matt Shakman is directing a new film in the Planet of the Apes franchise.
- 02The film will be an original story and a reboot, not a direct sequel.
- 03Shakman collaborates with writer Josh Friedman, who worked on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
- 04Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes performed well both critically and commercially.
- 05No plot details or release date for the new film have been disclosed.
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The Planet of the Apes franchise is evolving with a new film directed by Matt Shakman, known for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This upcoming project is set to be an original story, marking a reboot rather than a direct continuation of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which was released in May 2024 and received positive reviews. Shakman is working alongside writer Josh Friedman, who contributed to the script for the previous installment. While plot details remain under wraps, the film's development follows the success of Kingdom, which introduced new characters and advanced the timeline significantly. As of now, no official release window has been set for the new film, and it remains uncertain how it will relate to existing plans for sequels in the franchise.
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