Rocky IV (1985)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $127,873,716 | Details |
| International Box Office | $172,500,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $300,373,716 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $85,668 | |
| Total | $85,668 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $19,991,537 (15.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.40 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 42.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,325 opening theaters/2,254 max. theaters, 9.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $404,324,165 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 27th, 1985 (Wide) by MGM November 11th, 2021 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events, released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago The Ultimate Director’s Cut November 5th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events, released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago (Ultimate Director’s Cut) |
| International Releases: | September 25th, 2020 (Limited), released as Rocky 4 (Re: 2020) (United Kingdom)
November 19th, 2021 (Wide), released as Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago (Director’s Cut) (United Kingdom) November 25th, 2021 (Special Engagement), released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut (Australia) November 27th, 2021 (Special Engagement), released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut (New Zealand) August 23rd, 2024 (Special Engagement), released as Rocky vs. Drago - Rocky IV: El montaje del director (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | April 29th, 1992 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG PG-13 for violent sports action and brief strong language. (Rating bulletin 2676 (cert #53132) (35th Anniversary Release), 4/14/2021) |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Franchise: | Rocky |
| Plot point: | Boxing |
| Subgenre: | Sports Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1985 | 1 | $19,991,537 | 1,325 | $15,088 | $31,770,105 | 1 | |
| Dec 6, 1985 | 1 | $11,189,102 | -44% | 1,325 | $8,445 | $48,118,725 | 2 |
| Dec 13, 1985 | 1 | $7,208,991 | -36% | 1,333 | $5,408 | $58,103,801 | 3 |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 1 | $8,445,197 | +17% | 2,232 | $3,784 | $68,681,860 | 4 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 1 | $10,755,123 | +27% | 2,253 | $4,774 | $86,484,701 | 5 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 1 | $7,147,074 | -34% | 2,254 | $3,171 | $101,598,955 | 6 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 2 | $5,010,907 | -30% | 2,181 | $2,298 | $108,544,140 | 7 |
| Jan 17, 1986 | 5 | $3,810,001 | -24% | 2,170 | $1,756 | $113,665,854 | 8 |
| Jan 24, 1986 | 6 | $2,301,989 | -40% | 1,575 | $1,462 | $117,119,385 | 9 |
| Jan 31, 1986 | 11 | $1,341,935 | -42% | 925 | $1,451 | $119,099,398 | 10 |
| Feb 7, 1986 | 11 | $1,013,982 | -24% | 783 | $1,295 | $120,454,587 | 11 |
| Feb 14, 1986 | 13 | $956,691 | -6% | 658 | $1,454 | $121,693,075 | 12 |
| Feb 21, 1986 | 14 | $717,181 | -25% | 602 | $1,191 | $122,610,818 | 13 |
| Feb 28, 1986 | 16 | $547,105 | -24% | 507 | $1,079 | $123,354,360 | 14 |
| Mar 7, 1986 | 17 | $437,154 | -20% | 412 | $1,061 | $123,947,780 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 1985 | 1 | $5,684,407 | 1,325 | $4,290 | $5,684,407 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1985 | 1 | $25,151,055 | 1,325 | $18,982 | $36,929,623 | 2 | |
| Dec 6, 1985 | 1 | $13,965,187 | -44% | 1,325 | $10,540 | $50,894,810 | 3 |
| Dec 13, 1985 | 1 | $9,341,853 | -33% | 1,333 | $7,008 | $60,236,663 | 4 |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 1 | $15,492,915 | +66% | 2,232 | $6,941 | $75,729,578 | 5 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 1 | $18,722,303 | +21% | 2,253 | $8,310 | $94,451,881 | 6 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 1 | $9,081,352 | -51% | 2,254 | $4,029 | $103,533,233 | 7 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 2 | $6,322,620 | -30% | 2,181 | $2,899 | $109,855,853 | 8 |
| Jan 17, 1986 | 5 | $4,961,543 | -22% | 2,170 | $2,286 | $114,817,396 | 9 |
| Jan 24, 1986 | 6 | $2,940,067 | -41% | 1,575 | $1,867 | $117,757,463 | 10 |
| Jan 31, 1986 | 10 | $1,683,142 | -43% | 925 | $1,820 | $119,440,605 | 11 |
| Feb 7, 1986 | 11 | $1,295,779 | -23% | 783 | $1,655 | $120,736,384 | 12 |
| Feb 14, 1986 | 13 | $1,157,253 | -11% | 658 | $1,759 | $121,893,637 | 13 |
| Feb 21, 1986 | 14 | $913,618 | -21% | 602 | $1,518 | $122,807,255 | 14 |
| Feb 28, 1986 | 16 | $703,371 | -23% | 507 | $1,387 | $123,510,626 | 15 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/25/2021 | $10,791 | 12 | 12 | 15 | $18,095 | 2/6/2023 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/27/2021 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $483 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| Spain | 8/23/2024 | $13,918 | 38 | 38 | 38 | $15,999 | 8/29/2024 | |||
| United Kingdom | 9/25/2020 | $1,266 | 49 | 116 | 165 | $42,817 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $172,422,606 | |||||||||
| International Total | $172,500,000 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Sylvester Stallone | Rocky Balboa |
Supporting
| Burt Young | Paulie | |
| Carl Weathers | Apollo Creed |
| Talia Shire | Adrian | |
| Dolph Lundgren | Ivan Drago | |
| Brigitte Nielsen | Ludmilla Vobet Drago | |
| Tony Burton | Duke | |
| Michael Pataki | Nicoli Koloff |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sylvester Stallone | Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $19,991,537 (15.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.40 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 42.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,325 opening theaters/2,254 max. theaters, 9.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $404,324,165 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 27th, 1985 (Wide) by MGM November 11th, 2021 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events, released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago The Ultimate Director’s Cut November 5th, 2025 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events, released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago (Ultimate Director’s Cut) |
| International Releases: | September 25th, 2020 (Limited), released as Rocky 4 (Re: 2020) (United Kingdom)
November 19th, 2021 (Wide), released as Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago (Director’s Cut) (United Kingdom) November 25th, 2021 (Special Engagement), released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut (Australia) November 27th, 2021 (Special Engagement), released as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut (New Zealand) August 23rd, 2024 (Special Engagement), released as Rocky vs. Drago - Rocky IV: El montaje del director (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | April 29th, 1992 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG PG-13 for violent sports action and brief strong language. (Rating bulletin 2676 (cert #53132) (35th Anniversary Release), 4/14/2021) |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Franchise: | Rocky |
| Plot point: | Boxing |
| Subgenre: | Sports Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Russian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1985 | 1 | $19,991,537 | 1,325 | $15,088 | $31,770,105 | 1 | |
| Dec 6, 1985 | 1 | $11,189,102 | -44% | 1,325 | $8,445 | $48,118,725 | 2 |
| Dec 13, 1985 | 1 | $7,208,991 | -36% | 1,333 | $5,408 | $58,103,801 | 3 |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 1 | $8,445,197 | +17% | 2,232 | $3,784 | $68,681,860 | 4 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 1 | $10,755,123 | +27% | 2,253 | $4,774 | $86,484,701 | 5 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 1 | $7,147,074 | -34% | 2,254 | $3,171 | $101,598,955 | 6 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 2 | $5,010,907 | -30% | 2,181 | $2,298 | $108,544,140 | 7 |
| Jan 17, 1986 | 5 | $3,810,001 | -24% | 2,170 | $1,756 | $113,665,854 | 8 |
| Jan 24, 1986 | 6 | $2,301,989 | -40% | 1,575 | $1,462 | $117,119,385 | 9 |
| Jan 31, 1986 | 11 | $1,341,935 | -42% | 925 | $1,451 | $119,099,398 | 10 |
| Feb 7, 1986 | 11 | $1,013,982 | -24% | 783 | $1,295 | $120,454,587 | 11 |
| Feb 14, 1986 | 13 | $956,691 | -6% | 658 | $1,454 | $121,693,075 | 12 |
| Feb 21, 1986 | 14 | $717,181 | -25% | 602 | $1,191 | $122,610,818 | 13 |
| Feb 28, 1986 | 16 | $547,105 | -24% | 507 | $1,079 | $123,354,360 | 14 |
| Mar 7, 1986 | 17 | $437,154 | -20% | 412 | $1,061 | $123,947,780 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 1985 | 1 | $5,684,407 | 1,325 | $4,290 | $5,684,407 | 1 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1985 | 1 | $25,151,055 | 1,325 | $18,982 | $36,929,623 | 2 | |
| Dec 6, 1985 | 1 | $13,965,187 | -44% | 1,325 | $10,540 | $50,894,810 | 3 |
| Dec 13, 1985 | 1 | $9,341,853 | -33% | 1,333 | $7,008 | $60,236,663 | 4 |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 1 | $15,492,915 | +66% | 2,232 | $6,941 | $75,729,578 | 5 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 1 | $18,722,303 | +21% | 2,253 | $8,310 | $94,451,881 | 6 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 1 | $9,081,352 | -51% | 2,254 | $4,029 | $103,533,233 | 7 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 2 | $6,322,620 | -30% | 2,181 | $2,899 | $109,855,853 | 8 |
| Jan 17, 1986 | 5 | $4,961,543 | -22% | 2,170 | $2,286 | $114,817,396 | 9 |
| Jan 24, 1986 | 6 | $2,940,067 | -41% | 1,575 | $1,867 | $117,757,463 | 10 |
| Jan 31, 1986 | 10 | $1,683,142 | -43% | 925 | $1,820 | $119,440,605 | 11 |
| Feb 7, 1986 | 11 | $1,295,779 | -23% | 783 | $1,655 | $120,736,384 | 12 |
| Feb 14, 1986 | 13 | $1,157,253 | -11% | 658 | $1,759 | $121,893,637 | 13 |
| Feb 21, 1986 | 14 | $913,618 | -21% | 602 | $1,518 | $122,807,255 | 14 |
| Feb 28, 1986 | 16 | $703,371 | -23% | 507 | $1,387 | $123,510,626 | 15 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11/25/2021 | $10,791 | 12 | 12 | 15 | $18,095 | 2/6/2023 | |||
| New Zealand | 11/27/2021 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $483 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| Spain | 8/23/2024 | $13,918 | 38 | 38 | 38 | $15,999 | 8/29/2024 | |||
| United Kingdom | 9/25/2020 | $1,266 | 49 | 116 | 165 | $42,817 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $172,422,606 | |||||||||
| International Total | $172,500,000 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Sylvester Stallone | Rocky Balboa |
Supporting
| Burt Young | Paulie | |
| Carl Weathers | Apollo Creed |
| Talia Shire | Adrian | |
| Dolph Lundgren | Ivan Drago | |
| Brigitte Nielsen | Ludmilla Vobet Drago | |
| Tony Burton | Duke | |
| Michael Pataki | Nicoli Koloff |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sylvester Stallone | Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.