CREED III is another movie in the ROCKY franchise about Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis. Adonis Creed’s world turns upside down when an old friend comes into town and wants to fight Adonis’ lead boxer. When Adonis was young, he followed his friend, Damian, to boxing matches. One day Damian and Adonis get into trouble, and Damian is taken away by police. Eighteen years later, Damian gets out of jail and comes to Adonis’ gym. Damian wants to fight Adonis’ lead fighter, Felix. Adonis only says yes because he feels guilty about the past.
CREED III is a well-made movie, but the beginning has some slow moments. It really picks up in the second half, where the jeopardy becomes more apparent. Overall, the movie is entertaining, with thrilling boxing scenes. CREED III has a strong moral worldview. It stresses commitment to family, love and forgiveness. The female lead has a wonderful depiction of assisting others, being loving and choosing to be happy in spite of hardships. Despite this, CREED III has some rough street fighting and boxing scenes, along with some foul language.
(BB, C, LL, VV, S, N, A, M):
Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements:
Strong moral worldview with light redemptive moments about forgiveness, family, protecting family, and choosing to help others instead of yourself
Foul Language:
21 obscenities (including in songs) and one profanity
Violence:
Scenes of fighting and street fighting, young man pulls gun on someone, young boy beats down an older man, mentions of children being beaten at a young age
Sex:
It’s implied that a married couple has marital relations in the bedroom
Nudity:
Upper male nudity
Alcohol Use:
Drinking
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse:
Smoking cigars, but no drugs; and,
Miscellaneous Immorality:
Manipulation occurs but it’s rebuked.
In CREED III, Adonis Creed’s world turns upside down when an old friend comes into town and wants to fight Adonis’ lead boxer. CREED III is a well-made, entertaining sports drama and has strong moral elements of commitment to family and choosing to love and forgive, but it also has cursing and violent fight scenes.
At a young age, Adonis went with his friend, Damian, to boxing matches. Damian was very good and would win almost every match. After a big match, Adonis and Damian go to a mini mart and run into a man they know, Leon. Adonis starts beating up Leon and police come, but Damian pulls a gun and is taken away.
Eighteen years later, Adonis has made an amazing career for himself and has retired in a beautiful house with a beautiful wife and daughter. Damian walks into the boxing gym Adonis now helps run and tries to convince Adonis to let him fight their top fighter in the world, Felix.
Feeling guilty from the years past and the fact Damian was taken in while he himself got away, Adonis agrees to have Damian fight Felix. Even though Damian is older, will he be able to fight Felix and make a name for himself? Will Adonis be able to forgive himself for what happened in the past and love his family well?
CREED III is a well-made movie, but there are some slower moments in the beginning. The movie really picks up in the second half, and the jeopardy is more apparent at that point. Overall, the movie is entertaining and has some very exciting boxing scenes.
CREED III has a strong moral worldview about forgiveness, love and supporting your family. Though they don’t talk directly about Jesus’ forgiveness, the movie talks about the concept of forgiveness. The movie also talks about the importance of family. The female lead in the movie, played by Tessa Thompson, has a wonderful depiction of assisting others, loving on others and choosing to be happy in the midst of hardships. Even though she has a sickness effecting her hearing, she wants to encourage other people and help produce their music even if she isn’t the one in the limelight.
Despite this, CREED III has some rough street fighting and boxing scenes, along with some foul language. So, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children and mature audiences.
FAQs
While Creed III stepping away from Rocky's iconic legacy was a huge risk for the franchise, the film's good response from critics proves the gamble worked out. Aggregated from early reviews, Creed III holds an impressive 90% positive score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why won t Sylvester Stallone do Creed 3? ›
The 76-year-old actor said in an interview that he did not participate in the filming of the movie because the story had been given a direction with which he did not agree. "That's a regretful situation because I know what it could have been," Stallone told THR about disagreeing with the new film's tone.
Is it worth watching Creed 3? ›
Creed 3 packs a punch with great characters, compelling storytelling and great visuals directed by the star of the film himself. The Rocky/Creed franchise keeps getting better and better and more rich as the years go by. Content collapsed. so so so Good my husband Michael B Jordan 😍
Was Creed 3 a success or failure? ›
The film received positive reviews from critics for Jordan's direction, the story, performances, and fighting sequences. Like its predecessors, the film was a box office success, grossing over $275 million worldwide, making it the highest grossing Creed film. A fourth film is in development.
Is Creed 3 a hit or flop? ›
It's the first film in the series not to feature Sylvester Stallone reprising his role as Rocky Balboa. It was a box office success: grossing $275.3 million on $75 million budget making it the highest grossing Creed film.
Did people like Creed 3? ›
Creed III is an enjoyable movie that has its ups and downs. The film is a refreshing change as it focuses more on Creed and less on Rocky. Michael B. Jordan, who plays the role of Creed, delivers an excellent performance, as do all the other actors, including Jonathan Majors.
Is Creed 4 coming out? ›
The Next Movie Is In The Works
The confirmation of Creed 4 came in November 2023, though details remain sparse. The latest news is that the development is actively ongoing.
Is Rocky in Creed 4? ›
Summary. Creed 4 is unlikely to feature Stallone due to the direction the franchise is heading. Rocky's absence in Creed III indicates the franchise's shift beyond Stallone's involvement.
Was Rocky mentioned in Creed III? ›
But Stallone is entirely absent from “Creed III.” While Rocky's name gets name-dropped a couple times in the script, his whereabouts are never explained.
Is Mary Anne Creed Adonis Creed's mom? ›
Dropping subtle hints surrounding Adonis' past, the Creed series initially revealed that Mary Anne Creed was not Donnie's biological mother. After Apollo Creed's death, Mary only adopted Donnie after learning that the young boy was an orphan.
Creed III starts off with a flashback, showing us a young Adonis Creed and soon-to-be antagonist, Damian Anderson. Creed and Damian grew up together like brothers, with Creed basically being Damian's sidekick when they were younger.
Is Mila Davis Kent deaf? ›
The film is also making waves among the disability community as 10-year-old actress Mila Davis Kent is the first Black deaf actress to play a role in a major film.
How much did Michael B. Jordan get paid for Creed 3? ›
He recently began directing and reportedly earned $5 million upfront for directing and starring in Creed III.
Why was Balboa not in Creed 3? ›
The reason behind Stallone's departure is twofold: He wasn't the biggest fan of “Creed III's” creative direction, and his clash against longtime franchise producer Irwin Winkler remains ongoing.
Who attacked Drago in Creed 3? ›
The guy in the picture with Dame is the same guy who attacked Drago at the party, we see his face in the TV report. This is showing that Dame planned the attack on Drago to manipulate Creed into giving him a title shot.
What is the rating of Creed 3? ›
Rated PG-13 for intense sports action, violence and some strong language.
How many rotten tomatoes did Creed III get? ›
Michael B. Jordan really rejuvenated the Rocky franchise with the help of Creed director Ryan Coogler, and Creed III received a mostly positive reception from critics, currently with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score that is based on 92 reviews so far.
How popular is Creed 3? ›
“Creed III” emerged victorious at the box office with its impressive $58.7 million debut, setting a franchise record while dethroning two-time domestic charts champ “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” The film kicked off internationally with $41.8 million, bringing its global tally to a knockout $100.4 million.
Will there be a Creed 4? ›
Creed 4 is officially in development, adding another exciting chapter to the acclaimed Creed series. Building on the legacy of the Rocky franchise, the Creed trilogy has established its own identity, with Michael B. Jordan starring as Adonis "Donnie" Creed.
