Rocky IV Directors Cut Gets OneNightOnly Theatrical Release

Rocky IV Director’s Cut Gets One-Night-Only Theatrical Release

Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky v. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut gets a one-night-only theatrical release in November.

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Sylvester Stallone’s director’s cut of Rocky IV is coming to theaters for one night only.

Rocky v. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut hits theaters on Nov. 11, courtesy of Fathom Events. The new cut features 40 minutes of previously unseen footage and promises that the “fight scenes are more intense, the music is more powerful and the drama is heightened as world heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa (Stallone) must defend his title once again, this time against his most formidable opponent: Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren).” Those in attendance at select theaters will also be able to catch a Q&A with Stallone himself.

Released in 1985, Rocky IV saw Stallone’s Italian Stallion battle the Soviet Union’s crowned jewel of boxers, Ivan Drago. Prior to their match, Drago killed Rocky’s close friend Apollo Creed, which prompted Rocky to seek revenge on his opponent’s home turf of Russia.

Rocky IV was a box office smash, grossing $300.47 worldwide. However, the film took a beating from critics who panned it for being a hollow shell of its three predecessors, albeit with inflated action.

Despite the lackadaisical reaction, a director’s cut of Rocky IV has been in the works for quite some time. Stallone confirmed the cut was finally complete in April, saying, “[A movie’s] never complete. I’ve said this before, you can go back and see a movie that you’ve done 50 years ago [and be like] ‘God, I would love to re-edit that.’ And every director feels that same way. It’s not about making a movie, it’s about remaking [it]. Unfortunately, you run out of time, you run out of money — they basically throw you out of the [editing] room. So, therefore, you don’t get a chance. But, on [Rocky IV], we finally got a chance, so I’m feeling great about this.”

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Stallone would go on to confirm Rocky v. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut’s release date in June. “ROCKY VS DRAGO is coming your way November 11th. Keep punching,” he shared.

Rocky v. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut premieres on Nov. 11.

Source: Fathom Events

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