50 Years Later, ‘Rocky’ Officially Returns to Nearly 1,000 Theaters Exclusive

50 years on, and we’re still gonna fly now. It’s been half a century since we were first introduced to the world’s ultimate underdog, Rocky, the Italian Stallion, who would go on to become one of the most beloved movie characters of all time. The Philadelphia boxer who started a movement and went on to spawn a cultural phenomenon, countless sequels, spin-offs, training montages, and the Eye of the Tiger itself is celebrating a very special birthday.

Collider can exclusively reveal details of Amazon MGM Studios’ massive 50th-anniversary celebration for Rocky, including a 4K theatrical re-release featuring an exclusive first-look scene from the upcoming film I Play Rocky. The 1977 Best Picture winner is going to return to nearly 1,000 theaters nationwide through Fathom Entertainment from November 7–11.The celebrations will also include a special Rocky in Concert event at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on November 5, where Sylvester Stallone will reunite with Oscar-winning composer Bill Conti for a conversation about the original film. They’ll be joined by I Play Rocky director Peter Farrelly and star Anthony Ippolito, before a live orchestra performs Conti’s legendary score alongside a screening of the movie.

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Rocky 50th EP — Amazon MGM Studios has released Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Rocky, a three-track EP with new orchestral recordings of Bill Conti’s iconic music from the film. The EP features a brand-new “Rocky Medley” and special new recordings of “Gonna Fly Now” and “Fanfare for Rocky.” Out now on all major music services. Listen here.

New Rocky Franchise Art on Prime Video — New title art will launch across the entire franchise on Prime Video.Rocky Digital Exhibit — Prime Video launched an interactive, museum-like digital experience that invites fans to step inside the world of the iconic 1976 film. Featuring four immersive rooms — Meet the Original Cast, The City of Philadelphia as a Character, Behind the Scenes with exclusive footage, and The Legacy, a timeline spanning the entire franchise — the exhibit offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the film’s enduring cultural impact. Experience it now at amazon.com/rocky50.