The sixRockymovies follow the life of boxer Rocky Balboa, who was portrayed by Sylvester Stallone.

TheRockyfranchise was presumed dead for many years, but was revitalized in spectacular fashion with 2015’sCreed.

Years before Jordan joined the franchise,Stallone directed four of the sixRockymovies that he starred in.

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In doing so, Stallone cemented himself as not only a leading man, but also a skilled director.

TheCreedmovies have been applauded for telling very personal stories, andCreed IIIcontinued this trend.

The story ofCreed IIIfollows Adonis, who ends up getting challenged by his childhood friend, Damian.

An edited image of Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in the Creed movies.

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By directingCreed 4, Jordan is perfectly following in the footsteps of Stallone.

In the sequel to 2018s Creed II, Adonis life is going well both inside and outside the ring.

Tessa Thompson returns as Adonis wife, Bianca, along with Phylicia Rashad as his mother, Mary-Anne Creed.

Michael B Jordan as Adonis Creed Wearing a Red White and Blue Hood in Creed III

Creed III marks the directorial debut of Michael B. Jordan, who returns as his Rocky character Adonis Creed. In the sequel to 2018’s Creed II, Adonis’ life is going well both inside and outside the ring. But when Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors) is released from prison, he makes an enemy of his childhood friend. Tessa Thompson returns as Adonis’ wife, Bianca, along with Phylicia Rashad as his mother, Mary-Anne Creed.

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