Rocky / Creed - Watch Order: Creed Focus
This watch order follows Adonis Creed's story while including the essential Rocky films needed for context. Beginning with Rocky's origin and the key films that establish his relationship with Apollo Creed, this order provides the necessary background to fully appreciate Adonis's journey.
The watch list is meant for viewers who want to focus on the modern Creed trilogy while understanding the legacy and relationships that drive the story, particularly the connection between the Creed and Balboa families.
Rocky III
After an intense fight with Clubber Lang and the death of his trainer Mickey, Rocky Balboa is left devastated. Former rival Apollo Creed steps in to help Balboa get back his fighting spirit.
Creed
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
Creed II
Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.
Creed III
After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has thrived in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter with nothing to lose.
Other Film Series
A Better Tomorrow
A landmark Hong Kong action series exploring themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption through stylized gunplay and emotional drama.
Bourne Series
An amnesiac CIA assassin discovers his deadly past while being hunted by his former agency.
Django
A sprawling collection of Spaghetti Westerns featuring the enigmatic gunslinger Django across multiple timelines and interpretations.
Lone Wolf and Cub
A legendary samurai saga following Ogami Ittō and his son Daigoro as they travel Japan seeking vengeance and justice.
No Retreat, No Surrender
A trilogy of standalone martial arts action films connected only by title and shared themes of underdog fighters facing overwhelming odds.
Planet of the Apes
A science fiction franchise that explores the complex relationship between humans and intelligent apes across multiple timelines and eras.