The firstRockymovie received exceptional reviews, and even won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

However, after nine years, Rocky returned in the firstCreedmovie.

2015’sCreedtransferred the spotlight from Rocky to Adonis, theson of legendary boxer Apollo Creed.

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

However, after appearing in the first twoCreedmovies,Stallone did not star inCreed III.

As reported byVariety, Stallone did not agree withCreed III’screative direction.

Therefore, he would have taken the franchise in a different direction.

Dean Winchester looking sad with Supernatural scenes in an orange cracked background

Its a different philosophy Irwin Winklers and Michael B. Jordans.

I wish them well, but Im much more of a sentimentalist.

I like my heroes getting beat up, but I just dont want them going into that dark space.

Taylor Sheridan as Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone in front of clapper boards and a rural background

I just feel people have enough darkness.

For a long time, Stallone has wanted the rights to theRockyfranchise.

However, Winkler has refused.

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

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Since Ivan killed Apollo in a fight, Rocky is worried that Adonis will meet the same tragic fate.

However,at the end ofCreed II, Adonis miraculously defeats Viktor Drago after a hard-fought boxing match.

Furthermore, at the end ofCreed II, Rocky visits his son in Vancouver and finally meets his grandson.

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Despite not including Rocky,Creed IIIreceived exceptional reviews.

The series explores Adonis’s personal growth, relationships, and rivalries.

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