Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a 2014 science fiction film that is the direct sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The Matt Reeves directorial feature revolves around the intelligent ape Caesar and the society of evolved apes that live under his reign. Following a lethal virus outbreak, a family ends up at the cusp of the ape territory. When Caesar controversially allows them in, internal tensions rise, and misunderstandings between the two species escalate.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Dawn of the Planet of the Apes via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The 130-minute action epic focuses on the reign of Caesar, the super-intelligent chimpanzee who is also the leader of the evolved apes. After a virus decimates the human population, a surviving family accidentally stumbles upon the society of the apes. Following a tense discussion, Caesar allows them to enter their territory. However, when the vindictive ape Koba learns about this development, he revolts, leading to a rise in tensions between the two species.
The movie packs a star-studded lineup in front of the camera with Andy Serkis leading the line as Caesar. The supporting cast also features Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirk Acevedo, Nick Thurston, and Terry Notary, among others.
Watch Dawn of the Planet of the Apes streaming via HBO Max
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is available to watch on HBO Max. The American subscription streaming service offers a wide array of TV shows, movies, and documentaries from varying banners like Warner Bros, HBO, and Cartoon Network.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The synopsis of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is as follows:
“A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.