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A first look atKingdom of the Planet of the Apeswithout any CGI has been revealed, showing off what to expect from the “Raw Cut” coming to Blu-ray. The rebootedPlanet of the Apesmovies are well-known for their detailed CGI apes, from Caesar and his friends in the original trilogy to thecast ofKingdom of the Planet of the Apes. However, behind-the-scenes looks at this filming process have often been smaller than the films themselves. Luckily, it was previously confirmed byKingdomdirector Wes Ball confirmed the Blu-ray release would feature a version without any CGI.
Now, criticDave Leehas posted a first clip ofKingdom of the Planet of the Apes' upcoming “Raw Cut” without any CGI.
The clip is taken from Proximus Caesar’s introduction speech, where Noa and his captured family are forced to watch and support him. In the footage,the actors are wearing their rigs and performing their character roles.The footage also compares it to the CGI version at the same time.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesarrives on 4K Blu-ray - which includes the “Raw Cut” - on June 22, 2025.
Why A No CGI Version Of Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Will Be So Interesting
It Offers A Deeper Look At The Filmmaking Process
WhileKingdom of the Planet of the Apesis streaming on Hulu, meaning viewers can already watch the film from home, the no CGI version coming out will offer a very different experience. As shown in the clip,the actors still have to stay in character while wearing their rigs,performing in spaces that are much emptier than the film’s final cut. Their performances, however, remain unhindered by their outfits, meaning they still needed to bring their acting prowess to set despite their physical bodies not being in the movie by the end.
Without CGI, the performances in the movie can be observed with more detail, revealing how much the actors still embody their characters without special effects. The same can be said for how they interact with their environments, as this version includes a lack of any computer-generated locations that make up a hefty number of places in the film.The combination of real actors mixed with incomplete sets will no doubt highlight the talent necessary to make the movie come togetherseamlessly by the time post-production rolled around.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes' Ending Explained: What It Means For The Future
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' ending resolves the main story for Noa, Mae, and Proximus Caesar by also setting up the franchise’s future.
Since there are hopeful plans for aKingdom of the Planet of the Apessequel, the no CGI version might drum up interest in seeing the next planned trilogy in the same way. Given the film’s marginal success at the box office,the new rendition might be enough to spark greater interest in the franchise continuing, especially when it’s clear how much work goes into making them behind the scenes. With an intriguing new look for the movie soon to be revealed, this “Raw Cut” could be the start of a new tradition for the post-apocalyptic universe.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
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Set several years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the next installment in the Apes saga. Ape clans have taken up residence in the oasis that Caesar sought to colonize, but humans have reverted to their animalistic nature in their absence. Now battling between enslavement and freedom, outliers in the Ape clans will take sides in a newly burgeoning society.
