Creed III trailer explained: Plot, cast for 2023 boxing movie
At the rate at which Rocky/Creed projects are being churned out and planned, the franchise soon threatens to overtake the James Bond films in number. The latest is Creed III, which is due out on March 3rd.
In Creed III, Michael B. Jordan reprises his role as heavyweight boxer Adonis Creed, son of Apollo, for the third time. The film also marks the actor’s directorial debut, a task that proved arduous during production.
“By far the most challenging thing I’ve done in my career,” Jordan told Total Film. “Whether it was working with all the departments to make sure they have everything they need for their work, staying in shape, developing the story or having my own process as an actor with Adonis. I pushed myself to new limits every day.”
Notably, this will mark the first time Rocky creator Sylvester Stallone hasn’t appeared. Since the franchise’s inception in 1976, Stallone has starred in the original film and five of its sequels. The veteran actor also had strong supporting roles in the previous two Creed projects.
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Creed III trailer
Just like the previous two installments in the Creed series, MGM produced this sequel, and the studio released the usual three-minute trailer to whet fans’ appetites.
According to the trailer, a mysterious character from Adonis Creed’s past shows up out of the blue and explains to his childhood friend that he’s serving an 18-year sentence. In prison, however, Damian Anderson poured all of his energies into boxing and getting into fighting shape.
The trailer features clips of Anderson destroying sparring partners and pulverizing opponents in the ring, perfectly setting up the final confrontation with Creed.
The IMDb blurb reads: “Adonis has been successful in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the duel is more than just a fight.”
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What is the plot of Creed III?
Actor Jonathan Majors portrays antagonist Damian Anderson, who harbors a serious grudge against our hero. As with any other Rocky/Creed film (with the exception of Rocky V), the score is settled in a prize ring.
A variety of players from the previous films will return: Tessa Thompson (Bianca Creed), Wood Harris (Tony “Little Duke” Burton), Phylicia Rashad (Mary-Anne Creed), Florian Munteanu (Viktor Drago), and Tony Bellew (“Handsome “Ricky Conlan).
Pound for Pound contestants Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will also star in the film.
How many Rocky movies were there?
MORE: From Rocky to Creed III
| Movie | Publishing year |
| Rocky | 1976 |
| Rocky II | 1979 |
| Rocky III | 1982 |
| Rocky IV | 1985 |
| rocky v | 1990 |
| Rocky Balboa | 2006 |
| Believe | 2015 |
| Creed II | 2018 |
| Creed III | 2023 |