Rocky / Creed Movies: Release Order

Other Watch Orders:
1976 - 20239 Films16h 55m4.1 Average

The complete Rocky/Creed franchise spans nearly five decades, chronicling the boxing world from Rocky Balboa's unlikely rise in 1970s Philadelphia to Adonis Creed's modern-day journey. This popular saga combines underdog sports drama with themes of perseverance, legacy, and mentorship.

The franchise follows a linear timeline, with each film building upon the previous entries, creating one continuous story that transitions from Rocky's complete arc through to the next generation's challenges and triumphs in the ring.

There are 2 other watch orders available – see the links up above.

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Rocky

19762h4.7
Director: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith

An underdog boxer from Philadelphia gets an unexpected shot at fighting the world heavyweight champion in this inspiring sports drama.

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Rocky II

19792h4.3
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith

After going the distance with champion Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa struggles to build a life outside the ring while Creed demands a rematch to restore his reputation. The two fighters are inevitably drawn into a climactic rematch that will test both men to their limits.

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Rocky III

19821h 39m3.9
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Mr. T

After suffering a devastating loss and personal tragedy, Rocky Balboa must rebuild his fighting spirit with help from former rival Apollo Creed to reclaim his championship glory.

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Rocky IV

19851h 31m4.1
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young

When Apollo Creed is killed in the ring by Soviet boxer Ivan Drago, Rocky Balboa must overcome his grief and travel to Russia to face the formidable opponent in a fight for honor and revenge.

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Rocky V

19901h 44m3
Director: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Richard Gant, Tommy Morrison

After a career-ending injury and financial ruin, Rocky Balboa finds new purpose as a trainer, mentoring a promising young boxer while dealing with his family's struggles.

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Rocky Balboa

20061h 42m3.9
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Geraldine Hughes, Milo Ventimiglia

Aging former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement to face current titleholder Mason Dixon in a nationally televised exhibition bout. Despite being thirty years older than his opponent, the legendary fighter proves he still has plenty of heart left in him.

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Creed

20152h 13m4.4
Director: Ryan Coogler
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashād, Andre Ward

The son of legendary boxer Apollo Creed seeks out Rocky Balboa to train him as he pursues his own boxing career, continuing the legacy of two fighting families.

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Creed II

20182h 10m4.1
Director: Steven Caple Jr.
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby

Adonis Creed faces his toughest challenge yet when he must train for a fight against an opponent connected to his family's history, while balancing his personal responsibilities.

DramaAction
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Creed III

20231h 56m4.1
Director: Michael B. Jordan
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Phylicia Rashād, Mila Davis-Kent

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed faces his toughest challenge when his childhood friend Damian Anderson emerges from prison, eager to claim his shot at the title. The confrontation between former friends becomes deeply personal as both fighters have everything to prove.

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