'Creed III': Cast, Release Date, & Everything We Know So Far

Michael B. Jordan is making his directorial debut with the third installment in the Rocky spin-off Creed franchise.

He plays the son of Apollo Creed, Rocky's nemesis turned friend.

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He also introduced a new brand with his brand name in Adonis Creed.

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Adonis turned down a promising career to pursue his passion for professional boxing but wanted to do it without standing in his father's shadow.

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He is looking for Rocky Balboa, who trains Adonis to be not only a great fighter, but also a good person.

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"Creed III" features a full cast of Hollywood stars.

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Audiences haven't seen Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa since 2006

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'Creed III' is a brilliant remake that expands on the previous characters in a remarkable way

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The series will focus on Adonis growing even further by becoming a better father to his daughter.

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Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad will reprise their roles as Adonis' girlfriend and mother.

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You'll want to see Donnie Creed's story before "Creed III" opens.

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