Rocky Gets 4K Ultra HD 6-Movie Collection
For the first time ever, all six Sylvester Stallone-led movies will be getting a complete set on disc in 4K Ultra HD resolution. The is scheduled for release on July 16, 2024.
MGM’s sports drama franchise, starring Stallone as the titular boxer, will receive an all-new remastered 4K collection with special features. The collection includes Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky V (1990), and Rocky Balboa (2006). Moreover, Rocky V and Rocky Balboa will also get individual steel book packaging.
The collection’s bonus materials contain an ultimate director’s cut from 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, Stallone’s commentary on the sixth Rocky installment, deleted scenes, featurettes, and some previously released special features.
Rocky Balboa’s director’s cut, on the other hand, will feature never-before-seen 14-minute footage. The collection comes after the Rocky: The Knockout Collection, which featured the franchise’s first four films.
The first film followed a small-time Philadelphia club fighter Rocky Balboa, as he gets an opportunity to take on the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Apart from ten Academy Awards nominations, Rocky won three accolades, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Editing. The first film then spawned five more sequels, which centered on Rocky and his protégé Adonis Creed.
Check out the official synopsis of each Rocky installment down below:
“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!”
“After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone) goes the distance with the
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