Greater Philadelphia Film Office

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Greater Philadelphia Film Office and everyone in the Philadelphia area is thrilled that Director Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station), Rocky series' producers Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff, Charles Winkler, David Winkler, William Chartoff, Kevin King Templeton, and especially Sylvester Stallone, along with MGM have rebooted this iconic series in Philadelphia for a new generation of fans. No other film franchise has had as much impact on the visibility, civic pride, economy or tourism to the City of Philadelphia. And with this latest installment, we know it will only grow.

Over 6,000 local people are being employed as crew, actors and extras by the movie and countless local businesses have been contracted as vendors. Scenes set in California and in Ireland are being filmed in the Philadelphia area, which adds to the economic impact, the total of which is anticipated to be approximately $85M. The production will have used more than 6,000 room nights in area hotels and apartments during the nearly 240 days of pre-production, production and post-production phases.

We're grateful to Mayor Nutter and the City of Philadelphia for their support of the production; and to the Governors, past and present; the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and our Pennsylvania legislators who have supported the Film Tax Credit program and made it possible for these filmmakers to shoot here.

So, on behalf of the members of our boards, staff and loyal supporters of GPFO, crew, cast, businesses, citizens and fans of Rocky Balboa everywhere, we thank you!