Director Wes Ball revitalizes the expansive and thrilling franchise, set in a distant future after Caesar's rule, where apes reign supreme and humanity exists in the shadows. With a fresh perspective, Ball introduces a formidable ape ruler who seeks to establish his empire. Amidst this turmoil, a young ape embarks on a perilous odyssey, challenging his beliefs and making fateful decisions that will shape the destiny of both apes and humans.