The highly anticipated director’s cut version of “Rocky IV” will be released in the near future.

Sylvester Stallone posted the first poster of the re-edited movie on Instagram and jokingly called the movie “coming soon.” The actor and screenwriter also revealed that the director’s cut version will premiere in Philadelphia, the hometown of Italian stallions.

The first movie poster of “Rocky and Drago-The Ultimate Director’s Cut” features the silhouette of Rocky Balboa on the boxing ring, and Ivan Drago’s shadow is looming.

The specific release date of the film has not yet been announced. It is not yet known whether the director’s edited version will be shown in theaters, streamed directly, or a combination of both.

Stallone Announced last August He will release a re-edited version of “Rocky IV” to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the movie’s release, which is November this year. He said at the time that the storyline of Poly Pennino and his robot maid sent to Poly by Rocky and his family in the movie will be deleted from the re-edited version.

But since the announcement of the upcoming movie, Stallone will occasionally post updates on the re-editing process on his Instagram and let fans know what he is doing.

Last September, he shared that he was adding from The deadly battle between Apollo Creed and Drago. Rear Finish the final touches of the movie In February, Stallone said last month The project is completed and ready.

Stallone said in April that he would Release a complete behind-the-scenes documentary Called “Keep Punching: The Present Meets the Past”, it will bring fans into the process of re-editing.

“Rocky IV” is the fourth film in the critically acclaimed “Rocky” series. It tells the story of Balboa defeating Soviet boxer Della in an epic battle after killing Creed in Moscow. Ge’s story. “Rocky IV” is the most economically successful film in the “Rocky” series, with a box office revenue of US$300 million in 1985.

In addition to replaying the left-handed role in Philadelphia for the fourth time, Stallone also wrote and directed “Rocky IV.” Stallone wrote all six “Rocky” movies and also directed “Rocky II”, “Rocky III” and “Rocky Balboa.”

“Rocky IV” and five other “Rocky” movies are currently available on HBO Max.