What is Twentieth Century Studios Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?

"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is a 2014 science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves and produced by Twentieth Century Studios. It is the second installment in the rebooted "Planet of the Apes" franchise and a sequel to the 2011 film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."

The film is set in the aftermath of a devastating virus pandemic that has wiped out the majority of the human population. Caesar, a highly intelligent and evolved chimpanzee who led an uprising against humans in the previous film, and his fellow apes have established a new home in the woods outside of San Francisco.

The apes believe that the remaining humans have perished, but they soon discover a group of human survivors led by Malcolm, played by Jason Clarke, who are trying to restore power to a nearby dam to provide electricity to their community. As the apes and humans come into contact, tensions arise and a fragile peace is threatened as both sides struggle to coexist.

The film explores themes of empathy, communication, and the consequences of violence. It also features stunning visual effects and motion capture performances from actors such as Andy Serkis as Caesar and Toby Kebbell as Koba, a scarred and vengeful ape who becomes an antagonist.

"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" received critical acclaim for its storytelling, direction, and visual effects. It grossed over $710 million at the box office, solidifying the franchise's success and leading to a third film, "War for the Planet of the Apes," in 2017.