Ben je fan van 'Planet der Affen: New Kingdom' (2024) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde epische spanning, diepgaande verhaallijnen en indrukwekkende visuele effecten bieden. Of je nu houdt van sciencefiction, post-apocalyptische werelden of sterke karakterontwikkeling, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar je smaak!

Children of Men (2006)
Beschreibung: A bleak vision of a future where humanity faces extinction, centered on themes of hope, survival, and the fight against a collapsing society.
Fakt: The film features several long, uninterrupted shots, including a famous car chase scene that was filmed in one take. The dystopian world was inspired by real-world political and social issues.


I Am Legend (2007)
Beschreibung: A post-apocalyptic story of a lone survivor in a world overrun by mutated beings, focusing on themes of isolation, survival, and the ethical dilemmas of scientific experimentation.
Fakt: The film used a combination of CGI and real trained dogs to create the infected creatures. The empty New York City scenes were shot on location at dawn to minimize the need for digital effects.


Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Beschreibung: The origin story of how apes gained intelligence and began to challenge human dominance, focusing on themes of scientific ethics, evolution, and rebellion.
Fakt: The film's success revitalized the Planet of the Apes franchise. The motion-capture technology used for the apes was groundbreaking at the time.


The Hunger Games (2012)
Beschreibung: A gripping tale of survival and rebellion in a dystopian future where young people are forced to fight to the death, highlighting themes of oppression, resistance, and the fight for freedom.
Fakt: The cornucopia in the arena was a real set piece that took weeks to build. Jennifer Lawrence did most of her own stunts, including climbing trees and running through the forest.


Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Beschreibung: A high-octane post-apocalyptic adventure where survival depends on relentless action and alliances, highlighting themes of resource scarcity, tyranny, and redemption.
Fakt: Most of the stunts were performed practically, with minimal CGI. The film won six Academy Awards, including Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.


Snowpiercer (2013)
Beschreibung: A dystopian thriller set on a train where class divisions lead to rebellion, exploring themes of inequality, survival, and the human spirit's resilience.
Fakt: The train sets were built on a soundstage and required precise coordination to simulate movement. The film is based on a French graphic novel called 'Le Transperceneige.'


The Maze Runner (2014)
Beschreibung: A dystopian sci-fi thriller where a group of young people must navigate a dangerous, ever-changing maze to survive, exploring themes of survival, leadership, and human resilience.
Fakt: The maze in the movie was built specifically for the film and took over six months to construct. The actors were not allowed to see the maze before filming to enhance their genuine reactions.


Divergent (2014)
Beschreibung: Set in a post-apocalyptic society divided into factions, this film delves into themes of identity, rebellion, and the struggle against oppressive systems, much like the societal conflicts in the reference.
Fakt: The film's dystopian Chicago was shot in real locations around the city, including the iconic Navy Pier. The Dauntless faction's training scenes were inspired by parkour and military drills.


Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Beschreibung: A tense narrative about the fragile peace between humans and apes, delving into themes of coexistence, mistrust, and the consequences of past actions.
Fakt: The apes' language was created by a linguist specifically for the film. The movie was shot in 3D, with many scenes requiring complex motion-capture technology.


War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
Beschreibung: A dramatic conclusion to a trilogy where intelligent apes face off against humans in a brutal conflict, exploring themes of war, loyalty, and the moral complexities of survival.
Fakt: Andy Serkis's performance as Caesar was entirely motion-captured, and he worked closely with the animators to bring the character to life. The film's snowy landscapes were shot in the Canadian Rockies.
