Creed II

PG-13

Released Nov 21, 2018

2h 10m

Drama

Action

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83%

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313 Reviews

80%

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5,000+ Ratings

In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo's son Adonis Johnson accepts a challenge from Drago's son -- another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life -- a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Johnson and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man.

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Critics Consensus

Creed II's adherence to franchise formula adds up to a sequel with few true surprises, but its time-tested generational themes still pack a solid punch.

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

Battle fatigue sets in roughly halfway through this eighth installment of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky franchise.

Feb 22, 2020

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David Sims

The Atlantic

Creed II fits the mold of every Rocky sequel-competent, entertaining, and a little passionless

Dec 21, 2018

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Brooke Obie

Shadow and Act

There's... so much to enjoy in Creed II.

Dec 6, 2018

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Watching the characters struggle to manage the consequences of the past with the responsibilities of the future is both interesting and dramatic.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Denise Pieniazek

Metacultura (AR)

In conclusion, Creed II is a solid film with a convincing performance of Michael B. Jordan who asserts himself in the character. This sequel is what the fans expected, but it must be admitted that it provides few innovative elements.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 28, 2023

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

This film is the return of a Ford Mustang and a grudge match between Adonis Creed with the son of the man who killed his father, Viktor Drago, is predictable and you wonder if these two would be in the same division.

Rated: 2/3

Mar 8, 2023

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Jonathan K

So it's pretty slow in the middle section. I like the revenge story, with the sons of enemies fighting as a continuation for the franchise, but it's a little melodramatic in general. The Drago kid doesn't have enough crazy for me to believe he's as messed up as he kind of needs to be to be so obsessive about winning. I get the mommy issues but it's not developed well enough for me. It improves toward the end, especially in the final fight, but that side of the story is a little bit of a caricature. But let's be honest. What we're really here for is the training montage and the fights. The physical fitness of the two actors is so incredible, just an impressive amount of work they must have put in. But... Tessa Thompson's character doing a concert to walk Creed in to the final fight? In Russia?? So silly. But no doubt they wanted to move units of the soundtrack so, sure. Why the hell not. Anyway... when "Gonna Fly Now" starts playing though, c'mon, that's pretty freaking great.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Amy S

Rocky and Bianca’s relationship makes this movie deeper and overwhelming better. The relationship is so deep and the chemistry is chemistrying? lol

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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João Victor u

Uma cópia bem feita do primeiro filme da sequência.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Audience Member

moim zdaniem seria rockyego jest lepsza od serii creeda ale dalej trzyma bardzo wysoki poziom wiec 5

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/19/24

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Spike G

A really solid sequel

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Leaburn O

A solid instalment in the franchise. Sad to see a faded Rocky moping about with grey hair and slightly lost. Has some typical Rocky plot tropes in there but it just about survives those to be a decent enough watch. Saw on Etihad in flight entertainment.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Steven Caple Jr.

Director

Michael B. Jordan

Adonis Johnson

Sylvester Stallone

Rocky Balboa

Tessa Thompson

Bianca

Phylicia Rashad

Mary Anne Creed

Dolph Lundgren

Ivan Drago

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Synopsis

In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo's son Adonis Johnson accepts a challenge from Drago's son -- another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life -- a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Johnson and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man.

Director: Steven Caple Jr.
Producer: Sylvester Stallone, Kevin King Templeton, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone, Juel Taylor
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros.
Rating: PG-13 (Language|A Scene of Sensuality|Sports Action Violence)
Genre: Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $115.7M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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