Rocky's 50th Anniversary: Remastered on Big Screen

0:00On April 17th, Amazon MGM Studios teamed up with Park Circus and Fathom Entertainment to bring Sylvester Stallone's classic Rocky back to theaters. This remastered 4K version hit screens for a limited run from November 7th through 11th, celebrating the film's 50th anniversary. The 1976 sports drama follows Rocky Balboa, a down and out Philly Boxer who gets a shot at the heavyweight title against Champ Apollo. Directed by John G. Aveltson and Ridden by Stallone, it stars Talia Shire, Bert Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Back in its original release, Rocky smashed the box office, pulling in $225 million on a tiny budget of just $960,000. It earned a 93% certified fresh score in Rotten Tomatoes and became a massive cultural hit. These special screenings add extra hype with an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming biopic I Play Rocky about the original film's tough production. Fans will also get a theatrical

1:01intro from that movie's cast and director, Peter Farley. Rocky still packs that underdog punch after all these years, reminding us wide endures as the ultimate inspirational flick, catch a big screen style before it's gone. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.