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First Look: ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Trailer and Poster

The battle between humans and apes escalates in the third film of the current Planet of the Apes series, War for the Planet of the Apes. Directed by Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) from a script he co-wrote with Mark Bomback, this latest Apes film stars Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller, Karin Konoval, and Terry Notary. 20th Century Fox will be releasing the film in theaters on July 14, 2017.


The Plot: In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar (Serkis) 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.

Watch the War for the Planet of the Apes trailer:



Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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