The Creed franchise, a continuation of the Rocky series, centers on Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, as he rises in the boxing world under the mentorship of Rocky Balboa. The series explores Adonis's personal growth, relationships, and rivalries. Creed (2015), Creed II (2018), and Creed III (2023) combine intense boxing drama with character-driven storytelling, with Michael B. Jordan leading as both star and director of the latest installment. The series is praised for bringing new energy to the Rocky legacy, with further sequels and spin-offs under consideration.
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Creed
- Created by
- Ryan Coogler
- First Film
- Creed
- Latest Film
- Creed III
- Films
- Creed 4
- Cast
- Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Florian Munteanu, Dolph Lundgren, Tony Bellew, Andre Ward
- Movie(s)
- Creed, Creed II, Creed III
- Character(s)
- Adonis Creed, Rocky Balboa, Bianca Taylor, Mary Anne Creed, Ivan Drago (Creed), Damian Anderson, "Pretty" Ricky Conlan, Viktor Drago (Creed)
- Video Game(s)
- Creed: Rise to Glory
Summary
The Creed franchise, a continuation of the Rocky series, centers on Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, as he rises in the boxing world under the mentorship of Rocky Balboa. The series explores Adonis's personal growth, relationships, and rivalries. Creed (2015), Creed II (2018), and Creed III (2023) combine intense boxing drama with character-driven storytelling, with Michael B. Jordan leading as both star and director of the latest installment. The series is praised for bringing new energy to the Rocky legacy, with further sequels and spin-offs under consideration.
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How Old Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed Is In All 3 Creed Movies
The Creed timeline is quite confusing, but based on the birthdate that makes the most sense for Adonis, here is how old he is in every Creed movie.
Michael B. Jordan's Creed 4 Plan Convinces Me That The Franchise Will Avoid Rocky's Biggest Mistake
Creed 4 has been confirmed, but there haven’t been any major announcements about the highly anticipated sequel since the release of Creed 3.
Rocky Balboa’s Future In The Creed Franchise May Be Controversial, But I’m More Than Happy With It
Some fans desperately want Sylvester Stallone to return in Creed 4, but it might be best if Rocky never appears in another film in the franchise.
Creed Has Already Sured Rocky, And That Will Become Even More Obvious During Creed 4
Creed and Rocky are two movie franchises that can't avoid comparison, and the next instalment of Creed may prove its superiority overall.
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The Worst Rocky Movie Is Also The One You Should Never Skip Before Watching Creed
There is one Rocky movie that is almost unanimously considered the worst, but it is also the one that cannot be skipped upon rewatching Creed.
Rocky Balboa Vs. Adonis Creed: Which Boxer Is Better During Their Prime
Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed are two of boxing cinema's greatest heroes, and deciding who would win in a hypothetical fight is not easy.
Creed Has Been Similar To Rocky From The Start, But Creed 4 Will Be Nothing Like Rocky IV
The first three Creed movies have followed the same plot trajectory as the Rocky movies, but Creed 4 can't tell the same story as Rocky IV.
Will Sylvester Stallone Be In Creed 4? Rocky Balboa’s Future Explained
After not appearing in the third film in the Michael B. Jordan-led series, it is unlikely that Sylvester Stallone will appear as Rocky in Creed 4.
The Creed Movies Are Great, But There Is One Rocky Record That They Should Never Try To Break
The Creed franchise has produced three excellent movies so far, and moving forward it needs to be cautious not to break one a Rocky franchise record.
Michael B. Jordan Promises He’ll Make Creed 4, But He Has 1 Condition That Determines When He Makes It
Creed franchise star and director Michael B. Jordan has revealed that he wants to make another installment but has a critical condition for when.
Sorry Rocky, But This Other Movie Used “Gonna Fly Now” In An Even Better Way
Rocky is undoubtedly an iconic movie, but another boxing film which honors the legacy of Rocky actually uses its theme song, "Gonna Fly Now," better.
Why Ryan Coogler Didn’t Direct Creed II
Even though the first Creed movie was a massive success and revived the Rocky franchise, filmmaker Ryan Coogler did not return to direct Creed II.
10 Things Creed Does Better Than The Rocky Movies
The Rocky movies are iconic in many ways, but their execution leaves much to be desired, meaning the Creed trilogy does a lot of things better.
Creed III Brought Back A Sylvester Stallone Rocky Tradition That Will Continue For Creed IV
By directing both Creed III and the Creed 4, Michael B. Jordan is honoring Sylvester Stallone, who directed several Rocky movies.
Creed 4’s Perfect Story Means The Rocky Franchise Is Far From Over And Can Continue For Multiple Sequels
Creed 4 should significantly change the franchise by having Adonis Creed train a younger boxer, rather than have him fight yet another opponent.
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Will Sylvester Stallone Ever Return to the Rocky Franchise
Will Sylvester Stallone return as Rocky Balboa? We explore his Creed III exit and future plans.
Rocky’s Fate In Creed 3 Looks Much Better After What Happened To Sylvester Stallone’s Character In Expendables 4
Stallone's iconic Rocky character gets a much better ending in the Creed films than another one of his characters, Barney, receives in Expend4bles.
Michael B. Jordan’s Creed 4 Returns Means The Franchise Can Do The One Thing Rocky Failed To
Michael B. Jordan is due to return for the 4th entry in the Creed saga, which gives the franchise the opportunity to do something Rocky never could.
Adonis’ Career Means Creed 4 Will Run Into The Same Problem That Most Rocky Sequels Faced
Creed IV runs the risk of following a similar problematic narrative path as the Rocky franchise, and it's related to Creed's role in the boxing world.