Yes, Creed II is a boxing film. Yes, it is a story that we have seen played out at least seven previous times. But there is so much more under the surface, and that is where Creed II shines.

| Original Score: B+ | Aug 1, 2024

Watching the characters struggle to manage the consequences of the past with the responsibilities of the future is both interesting and dramatic.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 14, 2024

In conclusion, Creed II is a solid film with a convincing performance of Michael B. Jordan who asserts himself in the character. This sequel is what the fans expected, but it must be admitted that it provides few innovative elements.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Dec 28, 2023

This film is the return of a Ford Mustang and a grudge match between Adonis Creed with the son of the man who killed his father, Viktor Drago, is predictable and you wonder if these two would be in the same division.

| Original Score: 2/3 | Mar 8, 2023

...essentially a remake of Rocky IV.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 4, 2023

The movie adheres to every narrative beat predictably, including a climactic bout that proves deflated and visually uninspired.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Feb 22, 2023

Creed II is an overall blast. With well-defined characters, thrilling action, and stunning cinematography, audiences will be treated to a dramatically compelling and fun time in the theater.

| Original Score: 9/10 | Jan 17, 2023

Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of “Creed II” is that you don’t feel the absence of Ryan Coogler. That’s not a knock on Coogler, but high praise for Caple, Jr.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 19, 2022

Episode 20: When Jeff Tried To Save The World / Creed II / The Ballad of Buster Scruggs / The World Is Yours / Burning

| Original Score: 50/100 | Sep 3, 2021

Beyond all the trimmings of its Rocky rematch, the film packs a surprisingly powerful punch and offers a layered story about the power we give the past.

| Jul 13, 2021

The magnetism of Michael B. Jordan and the history of the various characters keep the film from ever going underwater, making it plausible for this version of the franchise to become a trilogy in the near future.

| Apr 29, 2021

This feels like Stallone handing over the gloves to Jordan and they're going onto capable hands.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 29, 2021

Reverberates with echoes of Rockys past but transcends being an exercise in déjà vu by amping up the emotional content to TKO levels. Neither a rehash nor completely original work it's simply another puzzle piece in the feel good Rocky saga.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 3, 2021

Everything about the film happens like clockwork; there's not a single moment that isn't entirely anticipated.

| Original Score: 3/10 | Dec 5, 2020

"Creed II" not only does the franchise justice, it's further proof of Stallone's lasting creation. I predict at least one more "Creed," then possibly a "Million Dollar Baby" style spinoff series with Adonis' daughter Amara to keep the franchise running.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 29, 2020

A highly entertaining, very emotionally satisfying second round that lands most of its punches, proving to be a sequel that is bound to get audiences pumped.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 28, 2020

If the film had been called Drago, it could have taken a more original, nuanced look at busting open the bad guy mythology and rising above a generically entertaining structure.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 19, 2020

This could be a fascinating look at the franchise's own cyclicality, but Stallone and Taylor don't inject much of any self-awareness in their script. They rely on formula.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 25, 2020

Creed II, like the second Rocky film, is a comeback story. It's the tale of a rematch. Unfortunately for the audience, the trajectory of Creed II so closely resembles Rocky II that the film becomes painfully predictable.

| Jul 24, 2020

Not quite living up to its predecessor, the Rocky hardcore fan base will still get a major kick at this nostalgic fight back. More Rocky 7 than Creed 2, the first half missed the brilliance of Coogler, but it came back fighting in the second half.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 22, 2020