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The hallmark of Rocky’s journey is his resilience. His training sequences—most famously his run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The journey of Rocky Balboa unfolds across an epic series of films. Here is a breakdown of the mainline movies in chronological order: Rocky Balboa

Outside, the Philadelphia wind was a bully, shoving empty soda cups down the street. Rocky’s son, Robert Jr., had moved for a job in Vancouver. “It’s a good opportunity, Pop,” he’d said. And Rocky had smiled, nodded, and felt a small, quiet crack in his chest. He understood. The shadow of the Italian Stallion was a cold place to stand. The hallmark of Rocky’s journey is his resilience

The story behind the creation of Rocky is as legendary as the film itself. In 1975, Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor with just over $100 in his bank account. After watching a grueling boxing match between the unheralded Chuck Wepner and the legendary Muhammad Ali, Stallone was inspired. Wepner's refusal to back down against the greatest boxer alive became the blueprint for the character. Stallone wrote the script for Rocky in just three days. When studios offered massive sums of money for the script but wanted an established star like Robert Redford or James Caan to play the lead, Stallone refused. He risked absolute poverty to ensure he would portray the character he created. Setting the Scene: 1970s Philadelphia Rocky’s son, Robert Jr