Whether in victory or defeat, there’s always time for screaming. The emotions may be different. but the sound is usually the same. And it’s hard to tell if Adonis Creed is on the winning end of his big fight in the upcomingRockyspinoff sequelCreed 2.
We have the new poster forCreed 2, which showsMichael B. Jordanon his knees, in the ring, letting out one tortured yelp for mankind. He’ll be going up against Drago Jr. in this true sequel to 1985’sRocky IV, which was one of the biggest blockbuster beasts of that year, knocking lesser 80s movies out of the ring.
Life has become abalancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring.
Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together,Rocky and Adoniswill confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family.Creed 2is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you may’t escape your history.
Creed 2is this year’s big Thanksgiving Day release, and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser for the entire family, from those whose generation begins with the firstCreedmovie to those who’ve been through this entire ride throughout the 70s, 80s and into the teens. The sequel will hit theater screens on November 21. And it’s sure to be just as big of a hit as previousRocky movies, as fans are excited to see the Creed vs Drago match that has been thirty-three years in the making.
Steven Caple Jr. directs this hard-hitting action drama, which brings back Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa for an amazing 8th time. Along with Michael B. Jordan, the pair are joined by returning cast member Tessa Thompson. Other cast members include Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu, Andre Ward, Phylicia Rashad, and the great Dolph Lundgren,who reprises his role as Ivan Drago from Rocky IV.
We’re not sure if Rocky and Drago will get to throw any punches at each other, but if they don’t you may always blame Sylvester Stallone, as he produced the sequel along with Kevin King-Templeton, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, and Irwin Winkler.Black Pantherdirector Ryan Coogler, who directed the firstCreed, is back on the scene as an executive producer, working with Michael B. Jordan, and Guy Riedel.
We get this awesome new poster direct fromMGM and Warner Bros. Pictures, who are sharing distribution on the epicRockyfranchise now. The movie is sure to be a crowd pleasure, but it’s expected that the sequel will go deep, and dark as Adonis confronts his past while trying to secure his future.
