Sylvester Stallone created one hit sports franchise with his Rocky Balboa movies. We share offscreen trivia about the Rocky/Creed boxing blockbusters.
In 1976, Sylvester Stallone burst onto the scene with Rocky, the inspired tale of an underdog boxer who lands a fight with a famed champion and trains to take on the challenge, all while falling in love. Rocky’s unexpected success led to a handful of sequels. The first string of sequels followed Rocky Balboa’s continuing boxing career, while the second series, Creed, has spun off to focus on the estranged son of Rocky’s mentor as Rocky trains him.
These movies have surprisingly held a better continuity than the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here are 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Rocky Franchise.