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For the first time ever, the complete collection of Sylvester Stallone-led Rocky movies will be available in a 4K Ultra HD set. The Rocky I-VI 4K Collection is set for release on July 16, 2024. This new collection includes all six films in the franchise, with Stallone starring as the iconic boxer Rocky Balboa. The collection will feature newly remastered versions of Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky V (1990), and Rocky Balboa (2006). Additionally, Rocky V and Rocky Balboa will be available in individual steel book packaging.
Special Features and Extras
The collection is packed with bonus materials that enhance the viewing experience. These include:
- An ultimate director’s cut for Rocky IV and Rocky Balboa.
- A Blu-ray disc featuring behind-the-scenes footage on the making of the extended director’s cut of Rocky IV.
- An alternate ending for Rocky Balboa.
- Commentary by Stallone on the sixth installment of the series.
- Deleted scenes and featurettes.
- Previously released special features.
Notably, the director’s cut of Rocky Balboa will include 14 minutes of never-before-seen footage. This release follows the earlier Rocky: The Knockout Collection, which included the first four films of the franchise.
The Rocky Franchise Legacy
Rocky is a celebrated and iconic sports drama franchise. The first film introduces us to Rocky Balboa, a small-time Philadelphia club fighter who gets the chance of a lifetime to fight the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, played by Carl Weathers. The original movie received ten Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Editing. The film’s success led to five sequels, each chronicling different phases of Rocky’s life and his mentorship of Adonis Creed.
Synopsis of Each Rocky Film
Rocky (1976)
“Nominated for 10 Academy Awards®, this 1976 Best Picture Winner inspired a nation. A struggling Philadelphia club fighter (Stallone) gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight for love, glory, and self-respect. Featuring a legendary musical score and thrilling fight sequences, this rousing crowd-pleaser scores a knockout!”
Rocky II (1979)
“After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone) goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamor for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realizes that he can’t escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, and the ‘Italian Stallion’ must prepare for the fight of his life.”
Rocky III (1982)
“As Rocky Balboa (Stallone) fights his way into the hearts of millions, life couldn’t be better. But when Clubber Lang (Mr. T) KOs Rocky in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparent that the ‘Italian Stallion’ has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves, Rocky receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed’s help, Rocky strives to regain the ‘eye of the tiger’ before confronting Lang in a grueling rematch!”
Rocky IV (1985)
“Rocky Balboa (Stallone) holds the world heavyweight boxing championship but faces a new challenger: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a 6’4″, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. Rocky prepares for a powerfully charged fight, in which he must defend not only himself but the honor of his country!”
Rocky V (1990)
“Upon returning home from his latest triumph, Rocky (Stallone) learns that his money has been lost and that his fight-related injuries mean retirement. Moving the family back to South Philly, the fighter must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son (Sage Stallone), a bitterness that only grows when Rocky trains Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison), a young boxer who soon rises to national prominence. And when Tommy turns against his mentor, Rocky knows he must fight once more!”
Rocky Balboa (2006)
“When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa (Stallone), reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver) retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son (Milo Ventimiglia) and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who’s faster, stronger, and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!”
This comprehensive collection celebrates the enduring legacy of the Rocky series, bringing fans high-definition versions of their favorite films along with a treasure trove of extras.