New York, NY – October 15, 2026 — 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 Ultra HD™/Blu-ray SteelBook™ featuring a keepsake mini-poster, arriving December 15th.
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 still resonates 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 Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ in a release worthy of the milestone.
The 4K Ultra HD™ 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 Ultra HD™/Blu-ray SteelBook™ December 15th
