It became an iconic moment when he ran up the 72-stone-step entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and raised his hands triumphantly in the air.

And Sylvester Stallone, 68, re-created the scene made famous in his Rocky movie nearly 40 years ago alongside Michael B. Jordan as they filmed its seventh sequel Creed in Philadelphia on Monday.

The display served as an obvious tribute to the film that starred Sly in the title role and went on to earn three Oscars in 1976, including Best Picture.

Following in his footsteps: Sylvester Stallone re-created the scene made famous in his Rocky movie alongside Michael B. Jordan as they filmed its seventh sequel Creed in Philadelphia on Monday

Underdog story: The display served as an obvious tribute to the beloved sports drama that starred Sly in the title role and went on to earn three Oscars in 1976, including Best Picture

A similar segment in the original Rocky film is synonymous with Bill Conti’s song Gonna Fly Now – which played as Rocky ascended to the top.

Sly is reprising the role that made him a major Hollywood star when he was then aged 29.

Michael, 28, plays Adonis Johnson Creed – the son of his former opponent turned friend Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers).

Back to his roots: Sly, 68, is reprising the role that made him a major Hollywood star when he was then aged 29

Memorable: Rocky is synonymous with Bill Conti’s song Gonna Fly Now – which played as the boxer ascended the stairs to the top

Rocky has agreed to train the budding boxer whose father died in the fourth sequel after a fatal knockout blow in the ring.

For the scene, Sly was dressed in a dark blue jacket, grey sweatpants and black fedora.

Michael was clad in workout gear that included Jordan was decked out in workout gear that included a black varsity jacket, grey hoodie and black sweats.

Budding boxer: The Fruivale Station actor’s face revealed that he recently suffered defeat in the ring, as he sported bruises, a bandage and other blemishes

Fighting face: Sly as Rocky appeared to have on facial prosthetics and donned a wonky, crooked nose bridge, though the context is not known.

The Fruivale Station actor’s face revealed that he recently suffered defeat in the ring, as he sported bruises, a bandage and other blemishes.

Sly as Rocky appeared to have on facial prosthetics and donned a wonky, crooked nose bridge, though the context is not known.

It was a tender moment for the student and his trainer – who embraced and raised their hands like champions at the top of the steps.

Partners: Rocky has agreed to train Adonis – whose father died in the fourth sequel after a fatal knockout blow in the ring

Family friend: Michael, 28, plays Adonis Johnson Creed – the son of his former opponent turned friend Apollo Creed

Champs: Rocky is the crown jewel of all underdog stories – and his pupil is likely to succeed under his guidance

At the foot of the staircase is a large statue of Rocky that was erected as a prop in 1982’s third sequel.

Sly donated the bronze monument to the city of Pennsylvania 35 years ago after the movie wrapped.

Although it is still at the museum, it was moved from the top – where it is seen in the movie – and transported to the ground level, where it remains.

Fighting shape: Rocky has taken Adonis under his wing and is showing him his grueling practice routine

Reflecting: It appears Rocky is fondling reflecting on his days as a boxing champ

The stairs and sculpture seen in the Rocky series have since become popular tourist attractions for the city.

The Rambo star sat by the statue and smiled for photos alongside fans – mimicking Rocky’s ‘fighter’ pose.

And for Rocky’s fighter student, it appears that his training will follow the same rigorous program that he underwent years earlier by his coach Mickey, played by Burgess Meredith.

Monumental: At the foot of the staircase is a large statue of Rocky that was erected as a prop in 1982’s third sequel

Fans: The stairs and sculpture seen in the Rocky movies have since become popular tourist attractions for the city of Philadelphia

A gift: Sly donated the bronze monument to the city of Pennsylvania 35 years ago after the third sequel wrapped

In scenes shot last week for the forthcoming sports drama, the pair brought back to life a memorable chicken coop practice session from Rocky II.

In the film the boxer chases chickens to improve his agility ahead of his rematch bout against Apollo.

Rocky, now coaching Adonis, is seen keeping pace with a stopwatch as his pupil gives chase to the brood.

Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Tony Bellew and Graham McTavish co-star in the spin-off.

Creed is scheduled for release on November 25, 2015 in the US.

Traditional training: Rocky appeared to be putting Creed through the chicken chasing training he underwent in Rocky II to prepare for his fight with Apollo

Not easy: Chasing a chicken around is not that easy

Chicken scene: Mickey played by Burgess Meredith made Rocky chase chickens until he felt like a ‘Kentucky Fried Idiot’ in Rocky II