Creed 3 is the sequel to Creed II (2018) and the ninth movie in the Rocky film series. Here’s everything you need to know it.
- Creed 3 is the third installment in the Creed franchise, a spin-off of the Rocky series.
- This is the first movie in the series without Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa.
Creed 3 is an upcoming American sports drama film directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan. The film is the ninth in the Rocky film franchise and the follow-up to Creed II released in 2018. When it was first announced, fans of the 1977 Best Picture winner and its several sequels were dubious about Rocky Balboa transferring the baton to a newer, younger boxing champion. Those worries ultimately turned out to be unjustified since Creed not only stood up to the franchise’s heritage but perhaps even exceeded it.
The Creed franchise, which started in 2015 with Creed, was a welcome surprise for fans of the Rocky series. The movie, directed by Ryan Coogler, introduced a new generation of characters and a new storyline while paying tribute to the original Rocky films.
Creed is an absolutely masterful reboot that not only meaningfully develops past characters but also introduces a new iconic name to the brand with Adonis Creed, the franchise’s new hero and the son of Rocky’s longtime opponent and close friend, Apollo Creed. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about Creed 3. In order to know, keep on reading.
Creed 3 Release Date
The first two “Creed” movies’ were premiered in November. creed debuted in the theatres on Nov 25, 2015, while Creed II was released on Nov 21, 2018. But, Creed 3 breaks the trend. It will now premiere in theatres on March 3, 2023, as opposed to its original Nov 23, 2022 release date.
At the box office, Creed 3 will fight with the fantasy/adventure movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves which stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page and Hugh Grant.
What will be the plot of Creed 3?
Creed introduced us to Donnie and his quest to be seen as an unpretentious successor to his father’s legacy. Creed II, released in 2018, continued the story of Adonis Creed as he trains for his next big fight. The movie directed by Steven Caple Jr. saw Adonis take on the son of Ivan Drago, the man who killed his father Apollo Creed in the ring.
Everything seemed to be going well for Donnie in the third movie in the series, which is set seven years later. He is the light heavyweight champion, his wife Bianca is a successful artist, and everything with their daughter Amara is going well.
At that point, Damian “Dame” Anderson appears. Since they were young, Donnie and Damian were pals, but he ended up serving 18 years in prison while Donnie became successful in the ring. He is now free and has some problems with his former friend. A boxer who feels his career was stolen, Damian is out to end Donnie’s life and seize everything he has. These two opponents, who were once brothers, will have to settle their disputes inside the ring.
Here is the official synopsis for Creed III:
“After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter who has nothing to lose.”
Who is in the cast?
Most of the cast members who appeared in the first two movies are set to return for the third installment. First and foremost Michael B. Jordan as Donnie Creed. Along with starring in the main lead, Michael Jordan is making his directional debut with the movie.
He is now fully in control of this franchise, as Sylvester Stallone is not returning as Rocky. This is the first film in the series without Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, though he still serves as a producer. The other members of the cast are:
- Alex Henderson as young Adonis “Donnie” Johnson
- Tessa Thompson as Bianca Taylor, Donnie’s wife and talented musician
- Jonathan Majors as Damian “Dame” Anderson
- Spence Moore II as young Damian “Dame” Anderson
- Wood Harris as Tony “Little Duke” Evers, Donnie’s trainer
- Florian Munteanu as Viktor Drago
- Phylicia Rashad as Mary Anne Creed, Donnie’s adopted mother
According to IMDb, Creed’s main antagonist, “Pretty” Ricky Conlon (Tony Bellew) will also star. Selenis Leyva, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Mila Davis-Kent, and Canelo Álvarez have been cast in undisclosed roles.
It would be exciting to watch this faceoff between Donnie and Damian. Jonathan Majors as Damian “Dame” Anderson is going to be an exciting watch as the actor is having a great time over the last few years. He rose to fame after starring in the independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019). In 2020, he garnered acclaim for portraying Atticus Freeman in the HBO series Lovecraft Country, and in 2021, he began starring in MCU’s series Loki.
Creed 3 trailer
If you want to see Adonis Creed and Damian Anderson slug it out, you’ll have to wait for March 3, 2023. Meanwhile, here’s the trailer of the movie which promises an intense faceoff between Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors.
You can also watch a behind-the-scenes look at the movie, which teases some of the IMAX footage:
The team behind Creed 3
Ryan Coogler directed the first entry in 2015, while Steven Caple Jr. took over directing duties for Creed II. Creed 3 will be directed by Michael Jordan. Along with starring, he is making his directional debut with the movie. Jordan released this statement when he was announced as the Creed 3 director:
“Directing has always been an aspiration, but the timing had to be right. Creed III is that moment — a time in my life where I’ve grown more sure of who I am, holding agency in my own story, maturing personally, growing professionally and learning from the greats like Ryan Coogler, most recently Denzel Washington, and other top tier directors I respect. All of which sets the table for this moment.”
Jordan is also following Sylvester Stallone, who starred and directed four of the six Rocky movies (Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV and Rocky Balboa).
The screenplay is written by Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin. The cinematographer is Kramer Morgenthau while the editing department is handled by Tyler Nelson and Jessica Baclesse.
Will there be Creed 4?
Speaking to IGN exclusively for IGN FanFest, Jordan confirmed Creed 4 and hinted at potential spinoffs. He said: “I just want to expand the Creed-verse within reason, but definitely expect other things around Creed for sure.”
Where to watch Creed and Creed II?
If you want to watch the previous two movies of the franchise then head on to Sling TV, Directv or TNT. You can also purchase or rent on Amazon Prime, Google Play Music, or Apple iTunes.
Creed 3 is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2023. With a competent cast and a legacy of success, Creed 3 is expected to be a standout movie in the franchise. The Creed series has been a testament to the power of storytelling, and Creed 3 is expected to continue this tradition, delivering a movie that is both thrilling and emotionally impactful.
