The story follows Rocky Balboa as he comes out of retirement to avenge the death of his friend and former rival, Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers ), who was killed in the ring by the Soviet powerhouse Ivan Drago. Rocky travels to the Soviet Union for a non-title match, training in the secluded mountains of Siberia to prepare for a "symbolic defeat" of the USSR. Key Production Facts
: Stallone insisted on real sparring for the final fight; a punch from Lundgren hit Stallone so hard it sent him to the ICU for nine days. Rocky IV(1985)
Beyond the 1985 theatrical release, Stallone released a director’s cut in 2021 titled , which removes elements like Paulie's robot and adds about 40 minutes of alternate takes to create a more serious tone. The story follows Rocky Balboa as he comes
For fans looking to own a physical copy, several options are available through retailers like Target and eBay: Beyond the 1985 theatrical release, Stallone released a
: A remastered version offering the highest visual fidelity.
