ROCKY™ Celebrates 50 Years with a Collectible 4K UHD SteelBook™ Worthy of the Icon
October 13, 2026 – New York, NY – Celebrate 50 years of an American cinematic icon with the ultimate collectible edition of Rocky™. Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment will release the Academy Award®-winning classic as a limited-edition 2-disc 4K UHD / Blu-ray SteelBook™ featuring a keepsake mini-poster, arriving December 15.
Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G. Avildsen, Rocky™ remains one of cinema’s most iconic underdog stories. Fifty years later, its unmistakable mix of heart, grit and determination continues to resonate with generations of fans.
Nominated for 10 Academy Awards®†, this 1976 Best Picture winner inspired a nation. Struggling Philadelphia club fighter Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the heavyweight title and the chance 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™ earned approximately $225 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1976. It went on to win three Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Directing and Film Editing. The ensemble also features Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith.
The Rocky™ 50th Anniversary Edition arrives in premium SteelBook™ packaging with a souvenir mini-poster, bringing the film to 4K UHD and Blu-ray in a release worthy of the milestone.
The 4K UHD includes three commentaries featuring Sylvester Stallone, members of the cast and filmmakers, and renowned boxing experts.The Blu-ray also offers more than three hours of additional bonus content, including archival 8mm home movies of Rocky™ (1975), a three-part making-of documentary, and behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring the film’s music, makeup, directing, camera work, and more.
The Rocky™ 50th Anniversary Edition arrives on 4K UHD / Blu-ray SteelBook™ December 15.
Preorder on Amazon now.
ABOUT ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT
Alliance Home Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT), is a premier licensing and distribution partner for film and television content across North America. Trusted by major Hollywood studios and leading independents alike, the division brings an expansive slate of blockbuster movies, award-winning series, and iconic library titles to market-connecting premium content with fans and collectors across every major retail and digital channel.Alliance oversees the complete content lifecycle, offering a full suite of services-including post-production, replication, creative, marketing, sales, and omnichannel distribution across physical retail, digital storefronts, and streaming platforms. With a growing emphasis on premium and collector-focused formats, such as 4K Ultra HD, deluxe packaging, and exclusive editions, Alliance Home Entertainment is uniquely positioned to serve both mass-market audiences and the thriving collector marketplace. For more information about Alliance Home Entertainment, visit www.alliancehomeentertainment.
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