As you can see in the clip, Caesar has given up all hope of a truce between apes and humans, proclaiming "No mercy ... no peace." Harrelson, determined to exterminate Caesar and his army, declares, "If we lose, it will be a planet of apes." Set to Nothing More's song "Go to War", the spot teases more of the movie's epic action sequences and the ultimate man vs. apes battle that will decide the fate of the planet.

It's been quite an epic journey for Caesar, which will culminate in War's final showdown. The sequel's mostly enthusiastic critical response should only help it ride a fresh wave of success. Indeed, by most accounts, Reeves and Serkis have collaborated on a satisfying end to what's been a brilliant new trilogy.

At this point, the only possible concern with War is its box office performance. It's projected to open lower than Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and faces stiff competition in Spider-Man: Homecoming's second weekend, along with sustained successes like Wonder Woman and Despicable Me 3 and surprise hits like Baby Driver. The box office timing may not turn out to be the best, but as a movie, War for the Planet of the Apes looks as promising as any to be released this summer.

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