Creed

A 2015 sports drama, both a spin-off and continuation of the Rocky franchise. Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) is the illegitimate son of legendary boxer Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), who died before he was born. Despite a promising business career, Adonis chooses to pursue boxing and travels to Philadelphia to seek out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)—his father’s former rival and closest friend. Now living a quiet life, Rocky hesitantly agrees to train the young fighter. Under Rocky’s mentorship, Adonis embarks on a grueling journey to prove himself, facing intense training, self-doubt, and the weight of his father’s legacy. The film delves into themes of legacy, self-discovery, and the bond between a mentor and his student.