SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' most tragic death is quite shocking in the film, but luckily the situation surrounding the death means that the sequel can reverse it. While Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes features a lot of character deaths, one stands out as being especially tragic, with it costing the life of one of the main ape characters.
Raka's Death In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Isn't Definitive Close Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes introduced an all-new orangutan character, with the supporting ape being named Raka. Raka starts out as one of Noa's only allies in his journey to take down the masked ape clan, with him joining Noa and the talking human Mae on their journeys. However, the trio is eventually attacked by the masked apes while on a bridge, leading to the death of Raka.
Related 10 Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Easter Eggs & References Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes features plenty of overt and sly references to other entries in the franchise, tying the plot to the larger series. Raka's return could also mean that Noa and his apes are able to learn more about Caesar, who was a major figure in the film despite his death hundreds of years before. Raka seemed to be an expert on the legends of Caesar, and his knowledge on the subject could continued to be shared with Noa if he returns in the film after Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.