Box Office: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Climbs to No. 1 With $56 Million Debut

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" topped the North American box office with a $56.5 million debut, surpassing projections and dominating the weekend's earnings. The film, which cost $160 million to produce, also performed well internationally, adding $72.5 million for a global total of $129 million. Critics and audiences gave positive reviews, with an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a "B" CinemaScore.