Michael B. Jordan is back as Adonis Creed, and this time he’s going toe-to-toe with Jonathan Majors.
But where’s Sylvester Stallone?
Since 1976, the Rocky franchise has been quintessential American mythmaking.
Sylvester Stallone returned as Rocky, who coaches his best friend’s son.
Creed was a massive success; even four decades on, the Rocky formula still captures people’s imaginations.
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Here is everything we know about Creed III so far.
When does the movie come out?
Creed III will open in theaters worldwide on March 3, 2023.
Sylvester Stallone is producing it under his Balboa Productions banner.
Who is directing it?
Michael B. Jordan will make his directorial debut in Creed III.
Who is writing it?
Who’s starring in it?
What about Sylvester Stallone?
It was taken in a direction that is quite different than I wouldve taken it.
Its a different philosophy–Irwin Winklers and Michael B. Jordans.
I wish them well, but Im much more of a sentimentalist.
I like my heroes getting beat up, but I just dont want them going into that dark space.
I just feel people have enough darkness."
So is the Rocky character gone for good?
No, not necessarily.
Who else is returning from the franchise?
Phylicia Rashad is returning as Apollo’s widow, Mary Anne Creed.
Both prior Creed antagonists will also star in Creed III.
Tony Bellew returns as “Pretty Ricky” Conlan, and Florian Munteanu returns as Viktor Drago.
What’s the plot?
Creed III jumps seven years into the future from Creed II.
Dame’s presence is sure to bring a lot of old, raw feelings back.
Is there a trailer for Creed III?
There is, and you canwatch it here.
Is this the end of the Rocky franchise?
It might be the end of the Creed era.
But is it the end of all things Rocky for good?
We’ve been down that road before.
This franchise, like its protagonists, simply won’t stay down.
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