Philadelphia celebrates 50 years of 'Rocky' with special events in November

Rocky Philadelphia celebrates 50 years of 'Rocky' with special events in November Philadelphia is celebrating 50 years of Rocky in November as a new movie is released. WPVI By Katherine Scott Friday, November 6, 2026 11:43AM Share PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia is celebrating 50 years of Rocky in November as a new movie is released. "I Play Rocky" hits select theaters on Friday. The actors and director visited Action News Studios this week. Meanwhile on Friday, the new Rocky Shuttle will debut. It is a free, Rocky-themed golf cart to take fans to the statue at the top of the steps. RELATED: You can visit iconic locations from 'Rocky' aboard a guided bus tour The shuttle will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through November 29. Foster mother charged in death of missing 10-year-old girl in West Philly 35 minutes ago 81-year-old Delaware man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff 1 hour ago DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 1970s: State police 1 hour ago On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Visit Philly is turning the tradition of running the steps into a competition. Anyone can come and try to run the steps in under 12 seconds to beat Rocky's time in the movie. RELATED: Rocky challenge invites fans to race up Philadelphia's iconic Art Museum steps On select dates in November, those lucky enough to snag a seat can step into the movie scenes with "Rocky Tours," visiting real locations where the movie moments were made. On Friday, November 13, A special re-dedication will take place marking the permanent installation of the statue on top of the Art Museum steps. That will be followed by a free Philly Pops Concert with music from the franchise and a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of Rockys. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PHILADELPHIA ROCKY PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART THINGS TO DO IN PHILADELPHIA Rocky challenge invites fans to race up iconic Art Museum steps 'I Play Rocky' director, cast talk movie about Sylvester Stallone You can visit iconic locations from 'Rocky' aboard a guided bus tour Reading Terminal recreates iconic 'Rocky' scene for a good cause Watch Live ON NOW Foster mother charged in death of missing 10-year-old girl 35 minutes ago Man, 81, tied up, tortured with hot syrup during robbery: Sheriff 1 hour ago DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Pennsylvania, in 1970s: State police 1 hour ago AccuWeather: Soaking rain sets in Friday for most of us 1 hour ago Cops probe house fire after dozens of e-bikes, scooters found inside Man shot several times in Frankford drive-by shooting 3 minutes ago Owners of Gone Rogue Girls Rescue charged after dog allegedly shot Officials condemn boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philly