Rocky franchise’s Creed 3 has a release date and a plot

The “Rocky” movie franchise has stood the test of time. This is due in part to the imaginative plots and endearing characters. The “Creed” sequels have allowed the series to expand while keeping its nostalgic appeal.

Michael B. Jordan played Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, in the first two “Creed” films. In the first movie, Adonis is trying to make it as a boxer while understanding who he is. Rocky Balboa, meanwhile, is dealing with cancer. Together, Adonis and Rocky fight for one another. In the second film, Adonis faces the biggest challenge of his life against Ivan Drago’s son, in a true throwback to ”
“Rocky IV.”

“Creed 3” was recently announced, with Jordan himself directing the movie. The past two films were directed by Ryan Coogler and Steven Caple Jr.

“Directing has always been an aspiration, but the timing had to be right,” Jordan told Deadline. “‘Creed III’ is that moment — a time in my life where I’ve grown more sure of who I am, holding agency in my own story, maturing personally, growing professionally, and learning from the greats like Ryan Coogler, most recently Denzel Washington, and other top-tier directors I respect.

“All of which sets the table for this moment. This franchise and in particular the themes of ‘Creed III’ are deeply personal to me. I look forward to sharing the next chapter of Adonis Creed’s story with the awesome responsibility of being its director and namesake.”

Jordan will also reprise his role as Adonis Creed in the third movie, Tessa Thompson will play his wife. Bianca Taylor, and Wood Harris will play Tony “Little Duke” Evers.

The plot for “Creed 3” has yet to be revealed. Stallone informed TMZ that he was considering casting former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder as the son of Clubber Lang (from “Rocky 3”) in the film. Wilder himself told TMZ that he enjoys acting and would be interested in the part if it were offered to him.

Adonis and Bianca are currently caring for their daughter, Amara, in Los Angeles.