Arguably the strongest entry in a beloved and critically acclaimed sci-fi franchise just got some incredibly exciting news.Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the second installment in the modernPlanet of the Apestrilogy, will officially begin streaming on Hulu on September 1. The film starsGary Oldman,Andy Serkis, andKeri Russell, and picks up 10 years afterRise of the Planet of the Apes, while Ceasar (Serkis) and his colony of apes work to build a new home and learn to co-exist with humans. In addition to Oldman, Serkis, and Russell,Dawn of the Planet of the Apesalso starsJason Clarke,Toby Kebbell, andJudy Greer, and currently sits at strong scores of 91% from critics and 88% from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apeswas directed byMatt Reeves, who took over the second installment afterRupert Wyattdirected the original 2011 film. Reeves began work onDawn of the Planet of the Apesafter previously working onLet Me In, the fantasy horror film starringRichard Jenkins, andCloverfield, the supernatural horror film starringMike Vogel. Reeves did such a good job helmingDawn of the Planet of the Apesthat he returned to direct the third and final installment in Ceasar’s trilogy,War for the Planet of the Apes, and then directedThe BatmanstarringRobert Pattinsonfive years later.The Batmanmovie also performed well enough to warranta sequel, which is expected in theaters in October 2026.
You Don’t Remember Matt Reeves’ Star-Studded Directorial Debut
Matt Reeves made his directorial debut in 1996 when he helmedThe Pallbearer, a romantic comedy with a cast that will blow your mind.FriendsstarDavid Schwimmerand Oscar-winnerGwyneth Paltroware in the lead roles of Tom Thompson and Julie DeMarco, withMichael Rapaport,Toni Collette,Mark Margolis,Greg Grunberg,Carol Kane, andMichael Vartanall playing roles. However, the star-studded cast didn’t stop the film from being received poorly by both critics and audiences, registering 48% and 18% scores respectively onRotten Tomatoes.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apesstars Gary Oldman and Andy Serkis and was written by Mark Bomback and directed by Matt Reeves. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watchDawn of the Planet of the ApesonHuluon September 1.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
In a post-apocalyptic world, the remaining human survivors struggle to rebuild their society while a tribe of intelligent apes, led by the wise and powerful Caesar, flourishes in a secluded forest. The uneasy truce between humans and apes is put to the test when a human faction discovers the ape colony. Caesar, seeking peace, faces challenges from both his own kind and the humans, as distrust and fear threaten to ignite a war.
