Rocky / Creed Movies: Release Order
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.
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Rocky
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Creed III
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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Other Film Series
Airport
A 1970s disaster movie franchise featuring airline catastrophes and all-star ensemble casts.
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.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.
Top Gun
High-flying action films following Navy pilot Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell through his career at the elite Fighter Weapons School.
Vengeance
Park Chan-wook's acclaimed thematic trilogy exploring the moral complexities and devastating consequences of revenge through three standalone Korean films, plus an American remake.
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