Matt Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes is making its way to streaming, bringing the filmmaker’s hit sequel back into focus. Hulu will add the 2017 science fiction film to its catalog as Reeves’ upcoming The Batman Part II completes filming. Its arrival gives subscribers another opportunity to watch the third chapter in the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise.
Matt Reeves’ blockbuster Planet of the Apes sequel is headed to Hulu
With The Batman Part II on the horizon, Matt Reeves’ hit sequel movie War for the Planet of the Apes is heading to Hulu. Hulu Press confirms that the film will join the platform’s lineup on November 1, 2026.
Reeves directed War for the Planet of the Apes, the 2017 science fiction film that followed Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which he also directed. Reeves developed the sequel’s screenplay alongside Mark Bomback, with the film opening in theaters worldwide on July 14, 2017.
Set several years after the events of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the film follows Caesar as his community faces a new threat from a human military unit led by a relentless Colonel. When the attack takes a devastating toll on his family and fellow apes, Caesar sets out to confront the man behind the violence. Joined by Maurice, Rocket, and other companions, he embarks on a perilous journey.
Their path leads to a showdown between Caesar and the Colonel, with the future of both species hanging in the balance. Andy Serkis portrays Caesar, with Woody Harrelson playing the Colonel. The film’s supporting cast includes Steve Zahn as Bad Ape, Toby Kebbell as Koba, Judy Greer as Cornelia, Karin Konoval as Maurice, and Terry Notary as Rocket.
War for the Planet of the Apes received a favorable response from both critics and fans on release. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 94 percent score from critics, drawn from 361 reviews. Meanwhile, it holds an audience score of 84 percent. The movie also went on to earn over $490 million at the global box office, as per Box Office Mojo.
