Amazon MGM Studios is partnering up with Alliance Home Entertainment for a refurbished rollout of the award-winning boxing classic, Rocky. Provided you’re not fatigued by the fandom, this one pulls out all the stops for its home release on December 15, including a keepsake mini-poster, two discs
October 13, 2026 – New York, NY – Celebrate 50 years of an American cinematic icon with the ultimate collectible edition of Rocky™. Amazon MGM Studios ainline_imagend 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.
