Sequel To Hit Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Trilogy Arriving on Hulu Soon

The popular science fiction film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is preparing for its streaming debut on Hulu. Following a strong theatrical run and solid reviews, the film continues the Planet of the Apes reboot story years after Caesar’s era.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to stream on Hulu soon

Hulu has confirmed the streaming release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, bringing the long-running science fiction franchise to subscribers next month. The film is scheduled to arrive on the platform on February 2, 2026, as per What’s on Disney Plus. 

Directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman, the movie continues the rebooted Planet of the Apes saga as its fourth installment. The story is set many years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) and explores a world fundamentally changed. Ape societies have expanded and evolved, while humans live on the margins of society. 

The story follows a young ape named Noa, whose life is upended when his clan is targeted by a rising ape ruler. Proximus Caesar, a tyrannical leader who enslaves other ape clans while searching for lost human technology. As Noa sets out on a journey for freedom, he meets a human woman whose presence raises new questions about the future of both apes and humans.

The cast members include Owen Teague as Noa, Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar, Peter Macon as Raka, Lydia Peckham as Soona, Travis Jeffery as Anaya, and Sara Wiseman as Dar among others.  

Critically, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was met with generally positive reviews. The film currently holds an 80 percent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 330 reviews. Meanwhile, the audience response has been similarly favorable, with a 77 percent rating on the Popcornmeter.

Its commercial performance was also strong, earning approximately $171 million domestically and more than $226 million internationally. According to Box Office Mojo, the worldwide total of film is about $397.4 million. 

Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on SuperHeroHype.

Source: Comingsoon.net