The firstCreed 2trailer has been released, and it’s a knockout. Focusing on family drama with a big fight looming on the horizon, the sports sequel looks to continue the powerful legacy established by the original Oscars-winningRockyand the Oscar-nominatedCreed. The first trailer promises the same heart and personal battles delivered by the best installments in the franchise along with hard-punching bouts of boxing. And if all that wasn’t enough,Kendrick Lamar’s"DNA"drives the point home with style. We’re on board.
Directed bySteven Caple Jr., written bySylvester StalloneandCheo Hodari Coker(Luke Cage) and taking direct inspiration fromRyan Coogler‘s 2015 awards-worthy pic,Creed IIwill seeMichael B. Jordanreturn as Adonis Johnson, son of Apollo Creed, to continue his training under Rocky Balboa to prep for what’s sure to be a brutal fight against Vitor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren).Tessa Thompsonalso returns as Adonis’ love interest, Bianca, and Coogler is on board as an executive producer.
Check out theCreed 2trailer below. The film also starsPhylicia Rashadas Mary Anne,Wood Harrisas Tony ‘Little Duke’ Burton, andAndre Wardas Danny ‘Stuntman’ Wheeler. The new cast is rounded out withRussell Hornsbyas Buddy Marcelle.Creed 2opens November 21st.
Here’s the official synopsis forCreed 2:
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.
