00:00 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes swings into theaters this weekend,
00:03 and we're breaking down how it's doing at the domestic box office so far.
00:06 The 20th century and Disney movie kicked off its run with a promising $6.6 million in previews,
00:13 including a special fan event midweek and regular Thursday evening previews.
00:17 This number suggests the film should be able to achieve, if not exceed,
00:20 the $50-55 million opening predicted by tracking. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth
00:26 title in the rebooted franchise that began with 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
00:30 The new movie is set 300 years after the events in 2017's War of the Planet of the Apes,
00:35 and follows a young group of apes who question the authoritarian rule of the
00:38 ape who has taken the place of Caesar. Along their journey, they bond with a young human.
00:42 Wes Ball, who directed the movie, has drawn praise from critics for taking good care of
00:55 one of Hollywood's enduring franchises. For the latest box office news and numbers,
00:59 head to THR.com. For The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.
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