RockyFest Is This Weekend; Here's How to Binge Every 'Rocky' Movie
For the first time ever, the city of Philadelphia is hosting a weekend-long extravaganza called Rocky Fest, all in honor of its most famous fictional resident—Rocky Balboa. Directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Rocky himself, Sylvester Stallone the first 1976 Rocky movie was mostly almost exclusively in Philly. In one now-immortal scene, in which Rocky is training for his big fight with Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art are prominently featured. To this day, they're often called “the Rocky Steps.”
In Philly, the first RockyFest has begun with the unofficial holiday Rocky Day, which is always December 3, commemorating the original theatrical release date of the film in 1976. The first RockyFest will consist of tour buses of various locations for the films, in-person events, and of course, fan gatherings on the famous Rocky Steps.
But, if you’re not in Philly, and you still want to celebrate RockyFest, you certainly can. Here’s how to binge the entire Rocky franchise, starting with the first 1976 movie, all the way through the Creed spinoff movies.
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Where to Stream the Original Rocky Movies
Rocky (1976)
The classic that started it all is only available for rental or digital purchase. You can snag it from Apple or Amazon for $3.99.
Rocky II (1979)
The underrated sequel, in which Rocky and Adrian get married is only available for rental or digital purchase. It’s on Apple and Amazon for $3.00–$3.99
Rocky III (1982)
The third Rocky film, and the second one directed by Stallone, is on Amazon for $2.99 and Apple for $3.99. It is not currently streaming for free.
Rocky IV (1985)
The famous Rocky IV, in which Rocky fights Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) recently got an upgraded director’s cut in 2021. Like the other films, as of this writing, it is only available to rent, on YouTube, Amazon, and Apple, all for $3.99.
Rocky V (1990)
The last of the main Rocky films, the fight movie, in which Rocky tries to train a new fighter, is streaming to rent on Amazon for $2.99 and Apple for $3.99.
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Stallone’s comeback Rocky movie, in which an older Rocky tries to take on life again, is currently streaming on Paramount+, with a Showtime add-on.
Where to Stream the Creed Movies
Creed (2015)
In the spinoff Creed movies, Rocky trains the son of Apollo Creed, Adonis, played by Michael B. Jordan. The first Creed is streaming on MGM+.
Creed II (2018)
The follow-up to the 2015 hit film—Creed II—is currently streaming on Hulu.
Creed III (2023)
The third Creed film, and technically the newest in the Rocky franchise just hit theaters last year and was the directorial debut of Michael B. Jordan. It is currently streaming on MGM+.