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Release Date:
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Nationwide
sports action violence, language, and a scene of sensuality
Plot: What's the story about?
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 II is 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.
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Who stars in Creed II: Cast List
Sylvester Stallone ... Rocky Balboa
Expend4bles, Zookeeper
Michael B. Jordan ... Adonis Johnson
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Black Panther
Tessa Thompson ... Bianca
The Listener, Hedda
Phylicia Rashad ... Mary Anne
Soul (re-release), Creed III
Wood Harris ... Tony 'Little Duke' Burton
Creed III, Shooting Stars
Andre Ward ... Danny 'Stuntman' Wheeler
Florian Munteanu ... Viktor Drago
Borderlands, Creed III
Dolph Lundgren ... Ivan Drago
Come Out Fighting, Altitude
Russell Hornsby ... Buddy Marcelle
Fences, The Hate U Give
Who's making Creed II: Crew List
A look at the Creed II behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steven Caple Jr. last directed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and The Land. The film's writer Sylvester Stallone last wrote Rambo: Last Blood and Homefront.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
William ChartoffKevin King-Templeton
Sylvester Stallone
Charles Winkler
David Winkler
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Production: What we know about Creed II?
Key Facts
- "When I wrote and directed Creed, I wanted to tell a human story about a family from a new perspective, while also paying homage to the Rocky characters we've all grown up knowing and loving. I've known Steven was an amazing filmmaker since our days at USC film school together, so I can't wait to see what he, Sly, Mike and Tessa bring to this next chapter," said executive producer Ryan Coogler (4/2/18).
- Creed II is the continuation of the Rocky saga and sequel to the 2015 critically acclaimed and crowd-pleasing 2015 hit Creed, which took in more than $170 million at the worldwide box office.
- Rocky IV's antagonist, Russian boxer Ivan Drago, could factor into the plot of the next Creed film, per Sylvester Stallone (Instagram, 7/1/17).
- One version of the story would take place in the past (possibly with Carl Weathers to play Apollo Creed), or a linear story with Apollo’s son Adonis (Michael B. Jordan) taking on another challenger (Variety, 1/5/16).
- Per Variety (1/5/16), it's not clear if Ryan Coogler, who is in negotiations for Marvel’s Black Panther, will return as director of the next Creed. Coogler and Stallone have already discussed sequel ideas.
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2018 - June: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2018 - April: The film was set to Production status.
Production begins April 2, 2018 in Philadelphia. Filming will take place primarily in Philadelphia with additional locations in New Mexico.
- 2017 - July: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2016 - January: The film was set to Development status.
- 2016 - January: The film was set to Announced status.
"There’s no doubt that we’re making a 'Creed 2,'" says MGM CEO Gary Barber, per Variety.
Creed II Release Date: When was the film released?
Creed II was a Nationwide release in 2018 on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Ralph Breaks the Internet, Robin Hood and The Front-Runner.
Creed II DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Creed II was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 .