Put on your boxing gloves: All six Rocky movies starring Sylvester Stallone are streaming on Paramount+, from the Oscar®-winning 1976 film that started it all to Rocky Balboa (2006). The three Creed movies, starring Michael B. Jordan with Stallone returning for the first two, are also available to stream on Paramount+, bringing the complete nine-film franchise together in one place.
Stallone’s underdog boxer Rocky Balboa became the face of one of the most recognizable sports movie franchises. With the original Rocky film celebrating its 50th anniversary and I Play Rocky, the MGM film which tells the story of Stallone’s battle to get the movie made, opening nationwide in theatres Friday, Nov. 20, it’s a fitting time to get back into the ring. Here’s where to stream each movie, what they’re about, and the best order to watch them.
Key facts
- Original movie: Rocky (1976)
- Genre: Sports drama
- Creator: Sylvester Stallone
- Original director: John G. Avildsen
- Main star: Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
- Original franchise: Six Rocky movies, released between 1976 and 2006
- Spinoff franchise: Three Creed movies, released between 2015 and 2023
- Where to stream: Paramount+
- Recommended viewing order: Movie release order, beginning with Rocky (1976)
Rocky Collection
Watch NowWhere to watch the Rocky movies
You can watch the complete six-film Rocky series on Paramount+, along with the three Creed spinoff films. Paramount+ subscribers with either the Premium or Essential plan can stream all nine movies.
All six Rocky movies streaming on Paramount+:
The Creed spinoff trilogy streaming on Paramount+:
Rocky
Small-time Philadelphia boxer and debt collector for a loan shark Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) gets an unlikely shot at heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Rocky’s budding romance with Adrian Pennino (Talia Shire), training under Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), and a $150,000 payday give his fight personal stakes. Directed by Oscar® winner John G. Avildsen and written by Stallone, Rocky won the Academy Award® for Best Picture in 1977. The rags-to-riches story marks the starting point for the franchise.
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Rocky II
Picking up after Rocky’s (Stallone) boxing match with Apollo (Weathers), Rocky II follows the boxer as he navigates newfound fame and married life with Adrian (Shire). A potential return to the ring reignites Rocky’s heated rivalry with Apollo from the first film. In addition to starring and writing the script, Stallone took over directing duties.
WATCH NOW: Rocky II
Rocky III
Rocky’s (Stallone) boxing success brings fame and fortune, but staying on top proves difficult when challenger Clubber Lang (Mr. T) sets his sights on the heavyweight title. As his rivalry with Apollo (Weathers) evolves into friendship, Rocky faces new tests of his will and fighting spirit. Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” serves as the Rocky III theme and remains one of the franchise’s most recognizable songs.
WATCH NOW: Rocky III
Rocky IV
An exhibition match between Apollo (Weathers) and powerful Soviet boxer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) sets Rocky (Stallone) on a deeply personal mission after things go awry, with Cold War tensions raising the stakes beyond personal competition. Memorable training sequences and a rousing soundtrack fuel an international showdown that puts Rocky’s determination to the test.
WATCH NOW: Rocky IV
Rocky V
After returning to Philadelphia, Rocky (Stallone) faces financial struggles and family tensions while mentoring promising young boxer Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison). His investment in boxing’s next generation tests his relationship with his son and forces him to consider his legacy beyond the ring. John G. Avildsen, who directed the original Rocky movie, returned to helm this installment.
WATCH NOW: Rocky V
Rocky Balboa
The sixth movie follows an older Rocky (Stallone), now widowed and long retired from the ring, as he reflects on his life and boxing legacy. An exhibition bout against current heavyweight champion Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver) gives Rocky a chance to prove that his boxing ability hasn’t faded over time. Milo Ventimiglia plays Robert Balboa Jr., Rocky’s son. Exploring themes of perseverance, aging, and legacy, Rocky Balboa closes the original six-film series and sets the stage for Rocky’s next chapter in the Creed films.
WATCH NOW: Rocky Balboa
Where to watch the Creed movies
The Creed movies keep the Rocky world alive, with Sylvester Stallone returning as Rocky Balboa in the first two films and Michael B. Jordan leading the trilogy as Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis. The trilogy expands the original story while introducing a new generation of characters and boxing rivalries.
Creed
Amateur boxer Adonis Creed (Jordan) begins pursuing his own boxing career and seeks mentorship and guidance from Rocky Balboa (Stallone). Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film establishes Adonis as the new central focus while maintaining a connection to the original Rocky films.
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Creed II
In the sequel, Adonis (Jordan) faces off against Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), the boxer responsible for his father’s death in the boxing ring three decades earlier. With Rocky (Stallone) back in his corner for the rematch, Adonis fights to build his own legacy while confronting the rivalry that shaped both men’s lives.
WATCH NOW: Creed II
Creed III
In the third installment in the series, retired boxer Adonis (Jordan) confronts the mistakes of his past when childhood friend and former boxing prodigy Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors) expresses his desire to get back into the ring. Michael B. Jordan made his directorial debut with this film.
WATCH NOW: Creed III
What order should you watch?
The best way to get the full Rocky experience — and the simplest way to track the main storyline — is to watch the movies in release order starting with Rocky (1976), followed by the five sequels: Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky V (1990), and Rocky Balboa (2006). Then, continue with the Creed trilogy: Creed (2015), Creed II (2018), and Creed III (2023).
If you’re interested in diving right into the world of Creed, start with the 2015 movie, which introduces Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed. He’s the son of Rocky Balboa’s boxing rival turned ally Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), who appeared in the first four Rocky movies.
What is I Play Rocky about?
I Play Rocky is a new biographical drama about the making of Rocky (1976), chronicling Sylvester Stallone’s determination to write and star in the film despite Hollywood resistance to the idea. Directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Anthony Ippolito as young Sylvester Stallone, the MGM release explores the behind-the-scenes fight to bring Rocky to the screen rather than continuing Rocky Balboa’s fictional journey.
I Play Rocky opened in select theatres on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, and will expand nationwide Friday, Nov. 20, timed to the 50th anniversary of Rocky’s release. While I Play Rocky is not available on Paramount+, ahead of the film’s wide release, now’s the perfect time to revisit the original Rocky movies on Paramount+.
Watch Rocky on Paramount+
Celebrate Rocky’s 50th anniversary by streaming all six Rocky movies and all three Creed films on Paramount+. Start from the very beginning with the 1976 Oscar®-winning Rocky film or revisit your favorite installments. There’s always a reason to step back into the ring.
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