When a tenuous alliance between two species begins to crumble, the consequences prove catastrophic. This installment explores the escalating tensions between apes and humans as suspicion and treachery push both factions toward inevitable conflict. Under Matt Reeves' direction, the film examines themes of power, survival, and the thin line separating civilization from chaos. Featuring powerhouse performances from Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, and Andy Serkis, the narrative unfolds as a sophisticated exploration of interspecies warfare and the choices that define our nature.