Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2 rises as Noa (Owen Teague) unites ape tribes against a human warlord’s tyranny, forging uneasy pacts in ruined coastal strongholds. The dawn roars with ape rebellions and moral rifts, charging from jungle sieges to flooded city clashes. Teague’s noble chimp commands, meshing with Allan’s defiant human in primal showdowns. Durand’s warlord snarls, backed by tribal drums. Mo-cap majesty captivates, but human arcs thin. An ape-epic triumph for Caesar’s kin, though it treads known trails.

Overall: 7.8/10

Teague’s ape heart reigns, but sequel echoes linger. X primates rally: kingdom or copy? Roar below!