Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Global Box Office Update

Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Global Box Office Update

For anyone who has desired a sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes, that possibility now seems like a foregone conclusion given the film's gross at the global box office.

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By EdGross - Aug 14, 2011 05:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi

The numbers are in for this past weekend, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes is this close to the profit point, so a sequel is about as close to a go as the project could be without the official announcement. In the United States and Canada, Rise has pulled in $104.8 million dollars, while the film opened in a number of overseas territories, increasing its foreign take to $74.4. This brings the film to $179.2 million, just $7 million shy of what is perceived to be the break-even point.

If you're a fan of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, check out the new site devoted to all things Apes - past and present - at Ape Central.net. Just click on the image below.

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optimus69
optimus69 - 8/14/2011, 5:30 PM
i cant wait to see it going tomorrow
Supes17
Supes17 - 8/14/2011, 5:33 PM
@lelh65: I think I speak for everyone in this site when I say: GTFO
RABB1T
RABB1T - 8/14/2011, 5:33 PM
The best movie released this year, in my opinion. It was really good! bring on the sequels!
elwood23
elwood23 - 8/14/2011, 5:37 PM
i saw this film tonight, was absolutly incredible
EdGross
EdGross - 8/14/2011, 5:43 PM
I really do think that this movie has surprised and will continue to surprise people. The skepticism greeting its announcement and even production was SO thick, yet it shows that a reboot can work when handled properly.
JackDexx
JackDexx - 8/14/2011, 5:43 PM
people goin' ape shit over this
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/14/2011, 5:54 PM
rise of the planet of the apes is the best movie of the summer & the best reboot since jj abrams star trek.
superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 8/14/2011, 5:56 PM
This movie was incredible to say the least. One of the best movies I have seen in a while.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 8/14/2011, 5:58 PM
I have talked to five different friends over the past couple days who saw the movie and none were impressed. They all said it was extremely slow.
patriautism
patriautism - 8/14/2011, 6:05 PM
Great news.. Loved the movie..
Caesar was so awesome.
CapFanLex005
CapFanLex005 - 8/14/2011, 6:06 PM
Always have loved POA movies beside Walbergs and this one was tops. I hope that make more dieing humans killer apes whats not to love
duncboy
duncboy - 8/14/2011, 6:07 PM
Great movie; my wife cried like 16 times
RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/14/2011, 6:07 PM
I haven't seen the movie and by no means plan to. but here's my question for those who've seen it: WHY DON'T THEY JUST SHOOT THE FREAKING APES!?!?!?!?!?!
mpk1988
mpk1988 - 8/14/2011, 6:17 PM
RunDTC: ur an Idiot?? aren't U?? watch the movie..

Maybe... Just Maybe.. u'll be able to understand..
SdProphet
SdProphet - 8/14/2011, 6:20 PM
RunDTC; watch and find out.

This movie was good because of 1 key ingredient. Simplistity. It was so simple and just flowed. Nothing too crazy or over the top (action wise) and you had nothing but sympathy for the fury militia. It was also never dull. A+ IMO
RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/14/2011, 6:30 PM
I'm just saying, wouldn't it make sense to just shoot them? they're not bulletproof.

@mpk1988: send me some $ and I'll go.
sheebz
sheebz - 8/14/2011, 6:58 PM
@runDTC they are shot at and some ARE killed, they aren't portrayed to be invincible, just determined as hell

Saw it tonight and it was a great movie, my hubby even got teary eyed which NEVER happens. great story, good acting, and ceasar was an amazing character.

@ranger14 not sure if ur friends saw the same movie but there's plenty of action, it's not slow at all, the action starts within the first 5 minutes.
JackDexx
JackDexx - 8/14/2011, 6:59 PM
RunDTC you will bend over to be [frick]ed by nolan but you won't even give Apes a chance.

FEJ
FEJ - 8/14/2011, 7:08 PM
Why can't people make CBM's this good???????
RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/14/2011, 7:08 PM
@sheebz: thank you for a non-threatening response.

@JackDexx: I just don't get the appeal. I will see it (ignore my original comment), I just don't get the appeal of Apes Gone Wild. that's all. no reason to be an a-hole because I'm trying to better inform myself about the movie.
JackDexx
JackDexx - 8/14/2011, 7:10 PM
geez, run way to bitch and whine. i hope they get you off. you and mindworm.
i know you will get butthurt by seeing a comment by someone with a different opinion from your own so do it report me, cvnt.
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/14/2011, 7:12 PM
how can anyone say its slow its only on for 1 hour 37 minutes.f*ck it i loved it if you don't thats your choice,its not gonna change how i feel about the movie.
SeaSerpentine
SeaSerpentine - 8/14/2011, 7:21 PM
I hope the sequel, or part of the sequel, is set in New York. If not, they can save it for the third film.
MaddMonkk
MaddMonkk - 8/14/2011, 7:21 PM
If someone is saying they didn't like it or won't see it, it's obvious that they are lying and trying to get Jackdexx upset so they can report him (hint hint). The movie is an instant classic and will be talked aboput from now on. Live with it.
Greengo
Greengo - 8/14/2011, 7:21 PM
Awesome
mpk1988
mpk1988 - 8/14/2011, 7:26 PM
@runDTC: dude.. man.. I really don't wan2 insult u.. but u keep asking for it.. just watch the movie man.. u'll get the answer .. initially every1 thought the same damn thing.. abt shooting the apes that is.. so plzzz.. n stop posting those dumb comments..
hotkarl8083
hotkarl8083 - 8/14/2011, 7:30 PM
Must be a slow news day (hell it's Sunday) because everyone is making fun of each other.
Greengo
Greengo - 8/14/2011, 7:37 PM
Run... mark my words... you will love it
RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/14/2011, 7:50 PM
OK. except for JackDexx, y'all have been helpful. thank you. I read a little bit more about the movie and am now actually looking forward to seeing it. but do I need to see the original(s) before? or will it still make sense for someone who hasn't seen one before?
headlopper
headlopper - 8/14/2011, 8:00 PM
@rundtc- Yeah, watch the first one and you'll enjoy the movie much more. Also it's assumed apes are endangered species protected by international law, so the premise is not to kill them if possible.
mpk1988
mpk1988 - 8/14/2011, 8:10 PM
@rundtc: headlopper is right... but u'll manage pretty well even if you don't watch any of the originals.. Infact.. for you.. U better go str8 and watch this one.. tht way u aren't bothered by any discontinuity or odd stuff..
hotkarl8083
hotkarl8083 - 8/14/2011, 8:19 PM
Watch the actual original and not the Tim Burton abortion.
RunDTC
RunDTC - 8/14/2011, 8:22 PM
thanks guys.
Blackmatter
Blackmatter - 8/14/2011, 8:29 PM
I see someone reported the reporter
ClarkFarley2012
ClarkFarley2012 - 8/14/2011, 8:36 PM
We shall see the Apes again!!
juggy4711
juggy4711 - 8/14/2011, 8:53 PM
I am a big fan of the PotA flicks but how is 7 million short of breaking even a guarantee for a sequel?
thedangle1
thedangle1 - 8/14/2011, 8:55 PM
Saw it last nite...FRICKIN AWESOME!!!! I was more surprised of how much I loved it. I knew I'd like it cause I grew up on the original movies from the 70's and this being loosely based on Escape from the Planet of the Apes and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes I'd knew it would be good...but I didn't expect greatness. SEE THIS MOVIE GUYS!!!
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