The New Planet of the Apes Changes Everything

The Planet of the Apes saga might be ready to change direction once again. Disney is reportedly developing a new chapter entrusted to Matt Shakman, director of WandaVision and the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps, but the most surprising detail concerns the story: the film is not expected to directly continue the events of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

An unexpected choice, especially after the open ending of the 2024 chapter, which seemed destined to further expand the conflict between humans and intelligent apes.

More Ambitious and Futuristic Turn

Shakman's arrival suggests a possible change in tone for the entire saga. The latest films focused on very realistic post-apocalyptic atmospheres, while the new director could push the franchise towards a more visionary and stylized science fiction.

According to initial rumors, Disney is interested in exploring a world completely dominated by apes, with more evolved societies and a retro-futuristic component closer to the spirit of Pierre Boulle's original novel. The idea would allow the saga to move away from the narrative structure built around Caesar's legacy, instead opening a new, more autonomous and experimental phase.

However, an inevitable question remains: will the public accept such a clear change after the very strong continuity built by the films that began in 2011? Disney seems convinced, and the choice of Matt Shakman suggests a willingness to avoid a simple repetition of the formula seen so far.