Planet of the Apes is getting a new movie, but studio head hints it might not be a total reboot
By Molly Edwards
Published on May 7, 2026.
The studio is planning to introduce a new movie to the Planet of the Apes franchise, with director Matt Shakman and writer Josh Friedman working on a new story. However, 20th Century Studios president of production has hinted that it may not be a complete reboot. While there is no information about the plot yet, sources indicate that it will not necessarily be a continuation of the previous film, but a new chapter. Some movie fans are not pleased with the idea of starting over, arguing that it would disrupt the character Noa and the other intelligent human survivors. The new film has not yet been confirmed.
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