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# Angry Ape Movie Posters
The Planet of the Apes Poster Collection is Fierce and Aggressive

By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-12 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apes-poster
References: [io9](http://io9.com/meet-the-new-ape-army-from-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-ap-1481133637) & [dawnofapes](http://www.dawnofapes.com/poster/)

Director Matt Reeves has recently announced the release of a Dawn of the Planet of the Apes [poster collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) for the upcoming release of the film. The four posters each depict a close-up of an ape (a different ape for each poster) look ferocious and ready for battle in Braveheart-like war paint. These posters set a menacing, aggressive tone to what will surely be an action-packed movie.

Due out in 2014, the sequel to the Rise of the Planet of the Apes from 2012, will be one of many hotly anticipated [action movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection) of the 2014 blockbuster season, but this posters will certainly catch the eye of movie goers hotly anticipating next year's [summer blockbuster season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gladiator-ii). The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes poster campaign definitely ups the ante for other movies vying for consumer attention.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Movie Poster Collectibles:** Opportunity to create limited edition, highly sought-after movie posters for collectors.
- **Aggressive Visual Marketing:** Potential for using bold and fierce imagery in advertising campaigns to captivate audiences.
- **Action Movie Merchandise:** Chance to develop merchandise related to action movies that appeals to fans and collectors alike.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for movie studios to leverage aggressive movie posters to generate more buzz and excitement for upcoming releases.
- **Advertising:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to develop visually impactful campaigns using aggressive imagery to capture consumer attention.
- **Merchandising:** Opportunity for merchandise companies to create and sell action movie-themed products that resonate with fans and collectors.

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