Creed II
Creed II

Creed II

2018Movie130 minEnglish

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users87%
Director: Steven Caple Jr.Genres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

Adonis Creed is balancing his new life as a family man and rising boxing star when Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago who killed his father Apollo Creed in the ring, emerges to challenge him. Creed must confront his legacy and fight for his family, facing a powerful opponent who has his own motivations stemming from his father's past. The film explores themes of family, legacy, and redemption as Adonis grapples with the psychological and physical toll of the fight.

Critical Reception

Creed II was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, particularly Michael B. Jordan's, and its continuation of the Rocky legacy. While some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, the film was lauded for its emotional depth and thrilling boxing sequences, appealing to both long-time fans and new audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong performances and compelling emotional narrative.
  • The boxing sequences are intense and well-executed.
  • A worthy successor that effectively balances legacy with new storytelling.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated Creed II for its powerful performances, emotional storytelling, and the satisfying continuation of the Creed and Rocky sagas. Many viewers found the film to be an exciting and engaging sports drama that honored its predecessors while forging its own path.

Fun Fact

Dolph Lundgren, who reprises his role as Ivan Drago, was reportedly injured by Michael B. Jordan during a training scene, a nod to the real-life injury Lundgren inflicted on Sylvester Stallone during their original Rocky IV fight.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is the son of the grudge match, and it pitches the now reigning champion “Adonis” (Michael B. Jordan) against “Viktor” (Florian Munteau). Now this latter guy is the son of the “Drago” (Dolph Lundgren) and “Mrs. Drago” (Brigitte Nielsen...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

I like the 1st Creed alot. This one though is trying to be to much like the old rocky movie. He said he wants to be his own fighter. Yet the stories are just like the rocky movies.
Nathan

Nathan

Creed II takes pieces of the previous Rocky stories and is able to completely transform them into a better, more emotional story that can easily resonate with audiences. If I have one big complaint about this installment, it would be tha...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I finally got around to this, and I think my issue with it is Adonis Creed. I kind of passed it over in the first one, because, honestly, it was just nice to see another Rocky movie, and you did see Creed train and fight and struggle a b...
Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_Decent enough, but adheres far too rigidly to the_ Rocky _template_** > _I have not met one person who didn't like a_ Rocky _movie._ - Steven Caple Jr.; "How _Creed II_ Director Crafted His _Rocky IV_ Successor" (Mia Galuppo); _The...