From Rocky to Creed: The Legacy Continues

Adonis Johnson, the son of deceased world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, seeks out Rocky Balboa to train him and help him achieve his own shot at the title. Rocky, now retired from boxing and running his own restaurant, reluctantly agrees, seeing a reflection of his old rival and friend in the young fighter. As Adonis navigates the world of professional boxing, he must also confront his own identity and legacy.

Creed was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its direction, performances (particularly Jordan and Stallone), and its fresh take on the Rocky franchise. Many critics praised its ability to honor the original series while forging its own identity and exploring new themes.

• A powerful and emotionally resonant film that revitalizes the Rocky franchise.
• Michael B. Jordan delivers a star-making performance as Adonis Creed.
• Sylvester Stallone is poignant and effective in his return as Rocky Balboa.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised Creed for its compelling story, excellent acting, and the impressive boxing sequences. Many appreciated how the film honored the legacy of Rocky while introducing a fresh narrative, with particular admiration for Michael B. Jordan's portrayal of Adonis and Sylvester Stallone's continued presence.

Sylvester Stallone received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Rocky Balboa. The film also received numerous other nominations and wins from various critics' circles and awards bodies.

The iconic run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, famously associated with Rocky Balboa, is recreated in Creed, but this time it's Adonis Johnson who makes the ascent.