Summary
Screen Rant sat down with the cast ofKingdom of the Planet of the Apesfor an exclusive interview atSan Diego Comic-Con, and two of the stars discussed whether the characters are truly dead.Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesjumped“many generations”into the future of thePlanet of the Apestimelineand introduced an all-new set of characters. AlthoughKingdom of the Planet of the Apeswas set in a world that Caesar helps build, the film was meant to be the start of a new story rather than just a continuation of the previous trilogy.
Although anewPlanet of the Apesmovieremains to be confirmed,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ endingleaves the door open for a sequel.Noa’s journey has only just begun, and a new conflict between humans and apes is about to happen now that the former has reestablished communication around the world thanks to Mae. The complicated dynamic between Noa and Mae could be the starting point of a sequel, which would also have the chance to confirm whether or not Raka and Proximus are dead.
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Raka & Proximus' “Deaths” Are Easy For Planet Of The Apes To Undo
Kingdom Doesn’t Actually Show Either Of Them Dying
Peter Macon and Kevin Durand, who playRaka and Proximus inKingdom of the Planet of the Apes, respectively, cast doubts on the deaths of their characters. Macon noted thatwe did not see Raka die, whereas Durand said he would love to see Proximus climb out of the water. While the actors were very playful about their characters' fates, the deaths of Raka and Proximus were not confirmed. Both “died” with water, meaning they could have survived and might return in a sequel.
The modernPlanet of the Apesmovies have yet to have a recurring villain.
Despite making a strong first impression, Raka gets written out the film quite quickly.Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesdoes not mourn Raka that much, suggesting he is not really dead and still has a future in the franchise. Likewise,Proximus was defeated relatively easilyfor a villain that was so well-developed throughout the film despite the short screen time. Proximus could not have been more different from Koba or the human villains fromPlanet of the Apes, adding to the perception that his story is not over yet.
Raka & Proximus Still Have Roles To Play In Planet Of The Apes' Future
Raka & Proximus Are Too Interesting To Be Left Out Of The Sequel
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Raka and Proximus Caesar were fantastic additions to the franchise. Raka represents Caesar’s knowledge and echoes the best teachings of Andy Serkis’ character, whereas Proximus goes against everything Caesar stood for while claiming to be his successor. Raka and Proximus are extreme opposites regarding how Caesar’s legacy is perceived hundreds of years later. This is an interesting dynamic that can still be explored in future installments. Noa is a great character to lead the franchise after Caesar, but Raka and Proximus should not be discarded just yet.
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.
