Immerse Yourself in the Rocky Legacy at the Philadelphia Film Center

Rocky Movie Marathon - A Cinematic Journey

The Center City theater at 1412 Chestnut St. will be the epicenter of movie magic from Dec. 6-8. Over the course of these three days, a marathon of Sylvester Stallone's entire "Rocky" franchise will unfold. With more than 10 hours of non-stop boxing action on the big screen, this is an event that true fans won't want to miss.

For those dedicated to watching the entire series, a six-film bundle is available at a discounted price. But even casual viewers can enjoy the thrill of a single movie with individual tickets on offer. The marathon kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday with the original "Rocky" in stunning 4K resolution, followed by "Rocky II" at 9:30 p.m. On Saturday, the first two movies will play back-to-back at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The series continues with "Rocky III" at 3 p.m., the ultimate director's cut of "Rocky IV" at 5:15 p.m., "Rocky V" at 7:30 p.m., and "Rocky Balboa" at 9:45 p.m. And if you happen to miss the first wave, there's another round of the final three movies on Sunday.

RockyFest - Honoring the Franchise

While the main event is the Rocky Movie Marathon, it coincides with the city's first RockyFest. From Dec. 3-8, fans have a plethora of activities to enjoy. They can attend a "RockyU" seminar to delve deeper into the world of Rocky, hop on a bus tour of movie-themed sites, or have a romantic date night at the Penn Ice Rink. And for those with furry friends, there's a pet-friendly "yappy hour" at Cherry Street Pier, paying homage to Rocky's beloved bull mastiff, Butkus. Officials have even dedicated Dec. 3 as Rocky Day to celebrate the film's 1976 release date.

This is not just a movie marathon; it's a celebration of a cinematic icon. The Philadelphia Film Center at 1412 Chestnut St. is the place to be, and tickets are available at $14 per showing or $48 for the whole weekend. Members can enjoy additional discounts, making it an even more enticing offer. So mark your calendars and get ready to be swept away by the Rocky saga.