

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" has grossed $6.6 million in previews, signaling a strong start at the box office. The film, directed by Wes Ball and marking the fourth installment of the modern "Apes" reboot, is expected to earn between $50 million and $55 million in its opening weekend. Set 300 years after the previous film, it introduces a new storyline with a heroic chimp named Noa navigating a world dominated by primates and facing a despotic ruler.