'' Real Steel '' was released by Touchstone Pictures in Australia on October 6 , 2011 , and by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in the United States and Canada on October 7 , 2011 , grossing nearly $ 300 million at the box office . It received mixed reviews , with criticism for the formulaic nature of the plot and the fact that elements remained unresolved or were predictable , but also praise for the visual effects , action sequences and acting performances . The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 84th Academy Awards , but lost to '' Hugo ''
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
Real Steel