'' Rise '' debuted on August 5 , 2011 . Critics reviewed it positively , especially praising the visual effects and Serkis ' performance . It was a major box office hit , taking in $ 482 million globally , more than five times its $ 93 million budget . Weta 's special effects earned the film two Visual Effects Society Awards and an Oscar nomination at the 84th Academy Awards , among other accolades . The strength of Serkis ' performance also inspired Fox to promote him for Oscar consideration ; he was not nominated by Academy voters . Following the movie 's success , Fox immediately planned for a sequel
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
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