Is 'Creed III' a knockout? : Pop Culture Happy Hour In Creed III, Michael B. Jordan is back as Adonis "Donnie" Creed, the scrappy underdog-turned-world champion boxer from the Rocky franchise. Adonis has decided to retire on top and focus on family. But his plans are blown up when an old friend, played by Jonathan Majors, suddenly reappears. The film is also Jordan's directorial debut.

Is 'Creed III' a knockout?

Is 'Creed III' a knockout?

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Michael B. Jordan stars in Creed III, his directorial debut. Eli Ade/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios hide caption

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Michael B. Jordan stars in Creed III, his directorial debut.

Eli Ade/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios

In Creed III, Michael B. Jordan is back as Adonis "Donnie" Creed, the scrappy underdog-turned-world champion boxer from the Rocky franchise. Adonis has decided to retire on top and focus on family. But his plans are blown up when an old friend, played by Jonathan Majors, suddenly reappears. The film is also Jordan's directorial debut.