MGM and Warner Bros. have released the first poster and official synopsis forCreed 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 sports drama that served as a sequel/spinoff of theRockyfranchise. Officially framed as “Creed II,” the film findsMichael B. Jordanreprising his role as Adonis Creed, squaring off against the son of Ivan Drago withDolph Lundgrenreprising his role as theRocky IVvillain.
WhileRyan Cooglermade waves writing and directing the firstCreed, he was busy makingBlack Pantherat the time that MGM and Warner Bros. wanted to getCreed 2off the ground, so he only serves as an executive producer on the sequel. In his stead,Steven Caple Jr.(The Land) is in the director’s chair, working from a screenplay written bySylvester Stallone. Indeed, Stallone is back in front of the camera as well, as Rocky Balboa is still at Adonis Creed’s side in the ring.
Check out the first poster below, followed by the film’s first synopsis, and check back tomorrow to see the first trailer.Creed IIalso starsTessa Thompson,Wood Harris,Russell Hornsby,Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu,Andre Ward, andPhylicia Rashadand opens in theaters on November 21st.
Here’s the official synopsis forCreed II:
Life has become a balancing 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 Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family.Creed IIis 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 can’t escape your history.
