Rocky Returns to Theaters for 50th Anniversary With 4K Restoration
Fathom Entertainment will screen the 1976 classic from November 7-11, 2026, with new trailers now released for the 4K restoration.
Fathom Entertainment has announced 50th anniversary screenings of Rocky, set to run in theaters from November 7th to 11th, 2026, according to firstshowing.net. The re-release will feature a 4K restoration of the film, and new trailers for the anniversary run have been released.
Rocky first opened in theaters in December 1976 and went on to earn $225 million at the box office. The film stars Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young, and Burgess Meredith, and was directed by John G. Avildsen.
At the Oscars in 1977, the film won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Editing.
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Quick answers
When are the Rocky 50th anniversary screenings?
Fathom Entertainment is holding the screenings from November 7th to 11th, 2026.
What is included in the Rocky re-release?
The anniversary screenings feature a 4K restoration of the film, and new trailers for the re-release have been released.
Who stars in the original Rocky?
The 1976 film stars Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young, and Burgess Meredith.