1985

A sequel titled Rocky IV, was released in 1985.

an iconic if somewhat ridiculoustraining montage () set to the tune of John Cafferty's 'Hearts on Fire' that showed Stallone trekking across the Russian tundra with logs on Drago's back while Lundgren trained in a state-of-the-art facility and injected steroids

Released on Nov. 21, 1985, Rocky IV became the most extravagant entry in the boxing franchise to date, featuring an iconic (if somewhat ridiculous) training montage set to the tune of John Cafferty's 'Hearts on Fire' that showed Stallone trekking across the Russian tundra with logs on Drago's back while Lundgren trained in a state-of-the-art facility and injected steroids.

1976

Originally released in the United States on November 21, 1976, Rocky gave a jolting uppercut to the industry that was only just handling what a true blockbuster was thanks to the overwhelming success of JAWS, released about 15 months prior.

2018

The current and 18th version, Rocky, was released at the end of August 2018.

2006

The Rocky films appeared on screen between 1976 and 2006.

in ’85

(Rocky IV also came out in ’85).

1979

Released on June 15, 1979, the film was followed by Rocky III in 1982.

in August, 2020

As a celebration of the 35th anniversary of Rocky IV's release, Rocky IV's release was announced in August, 2020 that Sylvester Stallone had joined forces with MGM...

after spending time in a Swedish jail in August 2019

Rocky was eventually released after spending time in a Swedish jail in August 2019 and traveled back to the United States.

in '64

Yeah, Rocky IV was released in '64.

on November 16th, 1990

the Rocky film saga was released on November 16th, 1990.

in July of 1982

Rocky IV hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July of 1982 and stayed there for 6 weeks in a row.

In 2012

In 2012, after 32 years inside, more than half spent in isolation, Rocky was released.

at the height of the 1980 with Reaganism at its peak

Released at the height of the 1980’s , with Reaganism at its peak, the ex-actor now President citing Rambo II as some sort of inspiration on how to deal with those pesky commies, Rocky IV would indulge in full on patriotism with the boxer bloodied but unbowed and draped in the US flag having fought the evil ruskie Drago which introduced the world to Dolph Lundgren who, despite Stallone's man mountain muscular physique, was an extremely well educated man having gained a Masters in Chemical engineering but turned Stallone's attention to acting instead.

after being found guilty and freed with time served after languishing in jail for several months in 2020

Rocky was released after being found guilty and freed with time served after languishing in jail for several months in 2020.