‘Rocky vs. Drago: The Rocky IV Ultimate Director’s Cut’ Release Date Announced (TRAILER)
Sylvester Stallone’s long-awaited director’s cut of Rocky IV, titled Rocky vs. Drago, is coming to theaters for one night only, and we have all the details, as well as a trailer!
Stallone has teased the possibility of a director’s cut of the fan-favorite film for years, and the Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker has finally revealed the release date.
The film will screen in theaters nationwide for a one night only, in an exclusive engagement on November 11th. Sylvester Stallone’s ROCKY VS. DRAGO: THE ULTIMATE DIRECTOR’S CUT comes more than 35 years after the initial release of Rocky IV.
Director, writer and star Sylvester Stallone as masterfully reshaped Rocky IV, delivering 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage. 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).
In celebration of the new film, MGM is teaming up with Fathom Events for nationwide screenings, offering fans a chance to be among the first to see this all-new version of Stallone’s classic 1985 film. Additionally, an exclusive Q&A with Stallone will be broadcast live in select movie theaters nationwide, and audiences will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the recut film.
For fans who miss the one-time screening, ROCKY VS. DRAGO: THE ULTIMATE DIRECTOR’S CUT will be available to rent on demand beginning Friday, November 12th.
Tickets for ROCKY V. DRAGO: THE ULTIMATE DIRECTOR’S CUT can be purchased online at www.fathomevents.com or at participating theater box offices today. A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Here’s the trailer for Rocky vs. Drago.
When it was first released in 1985, ROCKY IV became the highest grossing of all the Rocky films, as well as the highest-grossing sports-drama in cinema for nearly a quarter-century. From writer, director and star Sylvester Stallone, ROCKY IV also features Brigitte Nielsen, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Dolph Lundgren, Michael Pataki, Robert Doornick, Stu Nahan, Talia Shire and Tony Burton. Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff produced the original film, with Arthur Chobanian and James D. Brubaker serving as executive producers.
