Creed 3 review: new Rocky movie punches above its weight without its star attraction
Creed 3: key information - Launches in theaters worldwide on Friday, March 3 - Third film in Creed series - Ninth movie in Rocky-Creed franchise - Stars Michael B Jordan, Tessa Thompson, and Jonathan Majors - Written by Keegan Coogler and Zach Baylin - Directed by Michael B Jordan Few film franchises have endured as long as Rocky . In an era where trilogies are the go-to formula for movie studios – outside of Universal’s Fast & Furious franchise, anyway – the Rocky series keeps finding new ways to squeeze more sports drama-based juice out of its straightforward premise. It helps that the Creed film franchise – a continuation of, and spiritual successor to, Rocky ’s story – has revitalized the stagnant series in recent years. Now, all eyes are on Creed 3 to see if it can both honor Rocky ’s legacy and shape the series’ future. For the first time in its history, Sylvester Stallone’s legendary boxer-turned-coach isn’t part of the cast. Creed 3 also takes creativ...