Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Dolph Lundgren, and Florian Munteanu. Director: Steven Caple Jr.. Themes and Legacy

(released in 2018) is the high-stakes sequel to the 2015 hit Creed and the eighth installment in the legendary Rocky film series. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., the film is a powerful sports drama that bridges the past and present of the franchise by revisiting one of its most tragic chapters. Plot Overview

The story follows (Michael B. Jordan), the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion, as he faces his most personal challenge yet. He is challenged by Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren)—the man who killed Adonis' father, Apollo Creed, in the ring 33 years prior.