Creed: Shinjidai

Adonis Creed is thriving in his boxing career and family life. However, his world is shaken when his childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian 'Dame' Anderson, is released from prison and seeks to reclaim his life and legacy in the ring. Adonis must confront this ghost from his past, a man who feels wronged and is driven by a deep-seated need for retribution.

Creed III received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut and the emotional depth of the story. While some found the plot predictable, the performances, particularly from Jordan and Jonathan Majors, were widely lauded. Audiences also responded well to the film, appreciating its continued exploration of Adonis's personal journey and its exciting boxing sequences.

• Michael B. Jordan delivers a strong directorial debut with compelling performances, especially from Jonathan Majors.

• The film successfully expands on Adonis Creed's personal narrative while delivering exciting boxing action.

• While the narrative sometimes treads familiar ground, the emotional core and character development keep it engaging.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved Creed III, with many commending Michael B. Jordan's direction and the powerful performances. Viewers appreciated the emotional depth and the continued evolution of Adonis's character, finding the boxing matches thrilling and the story compelling.

This is the first film in the 'Creed' franchise not to feature Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa.