TheCreedmovies grew out of theRockymovies but may have just surpassed them, and their next installment could prove that beyond doubt.The best boxers inRockyandCreedall have a few key things in common - a rough internal struggle underlying the one in the ring, determination, and abs of steel. While this popular formula for a boxing movie character has succeeded over and over again since the release ofRocky, the older movies didn’t always make good use of it. Meanwhile,Creed 4may sustain the franchise’s success.
With the release oftheCreed 4moviebeing speculated by the industry and fans alike, it seems not unlikely that it will eventually see the light of day. With the first everRockymovie released in 1976 and sequels released in 1979, 1980, 1985, and 1990, this original franchise utilized effects and embodied values that changed a lot over the years. Launched in 2015, the firstCreedmovie centers on Apollo Creed’s son. A classic sports movie hero, Adonis Johnson, played by Michael B. Jordan, may well prove howCreedbeatsRockyinCreed 4.
The Creed Franchise Is Already More Consistent Than The Rocky Movies
The Creed Movies Never Let Up The Pace
Creedis more consistently good than theRockyfranchise ever was, despite being its successor. As sports thrillers, emotional dramas, and action-packed motivational fables,theRockyandCreedmoviesmoved a world to get off the sofa and make an effort to change their lives. However, while theRockymovies suffered the Hollywood upheaval of the ’80s and ’90s, fluctuating hugely in tone, genre, and quality,Creedalways knew its identity.Rocky IIwasn’t bad, butCreed IIwas amazing, proving thatCreedhad learned many lessons from its predecessor.
After Creed 3, I’m Confident That Creed 4 Will Be Just As Good As The First Three
Creed 4 Has Huge Potential
I loved everyRockymovie for what it was, despite the flaws of the later additions, but I’m feeling quite confident thatCreed 4will actually be a genuinely amazing sequel toCreed III.Creed IIbeatRocky II, whileCreed IIImaintained the quality of the first twoCreedmovies, exceptionally. Meanwhile,Rocky IIIfelt a bit like more of the same, without adding anything much of new or original value to the boxing drama recipe.Creed’s expansion plandoesn’t seem to have the same issuesRockyhad, so fans can be optimistic about the sequel franchise’s future.
Creed 4 Can’t Keep Ignoring These 2 Important Rocky Characters That The Franchise Has Forgotten About
The Creed franchise has beautifully explored themes of family and legacy, but there are two important characters from the Rocky movies still missing.
Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa and also created theRockyfranchise, was never sure about when to end it. This was obvious, especially inRocky IVandRocky V, which are so radically different, it os like they belong to a different franchise each.Creedwisely copies the originalRockymoviein many ways but opts for consistency going forward, unlikeRocky, which played around with different directions trying to find its relevance.Creed4will keep building on the story ofCreed III, keeping the fans that have stayed with the series since 2015.
Creed
TheCreedfranchise, a continuation of theRockyseries, centers on Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, as he rises in the boxing world under the mentorship of Rocky Balboa. The series explores Adonis’s personal growth, relationships, and rivalries.Creed(2015),Creed II(2018), andCreed III(2023) combine intense boxing drama with character-driven storytelling, with Michael B. Jordan leading as both star and director of the latest installment. The series is praised for bringing new energy to theRockylegacy, with further sequels and spin-offs under consideration.
