Creed II (2018)
Kernel Score: 78% · 5,716 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Action
Released: 2018-11-21
Runtime: 130 minutes
Is Creed II worth watching?
Worth watching. A solid boxing sequel that brings back the family history behind the first fights. It follows the Rocky formula closely, and the training and fights are well done. Franchise fans will be happier than casual viewers.
Watch it if you
- follow the Rocky and Creed films
- like boxing sequels with family stakes
- want a straightforward sports drama
Skip it if you
- want surprises
- haven't seen the earlier Creed film
Best for: Sports night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Creed II
- Stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.
Creed II parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Creed II is a PG-13 sports drama centered on a boxing rivalry tied to family history.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Contains boxing match violence in the ring as the central sport of the film, consistent with its PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Creed II
If you liked Creed II, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Creed III (2023) — 79%: The next Creed film, continuing Adonis's story.
- Rocky IV (1985) — 79%: The earlier fight whose history this story reaches back to.
- Big George Foreman (2023) — 86%: Boxing comeback story built on a real career.
- The Hurricane (1999) — 85%: A boxer's fight against the odds, grounded in true events.
- Real Steel (2011) — 79%: A father-son story with a boxing core.
Director
Steven Caple Jr.
Cast
- Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson
- Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
- Tessa Thompson as Bianca
- Wood Harris as Tony 'Little Duke' Evers
- Russell Hornsby as Buddy Marcelle
- Phylicia Rashād as Mary Anne Creed
- Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago
- Florian Munteanu as Viktor Drago
- Andre Ward as Danny 'Stuntman' Wheeler
- Brigitte Nielsen as Ludmilla Drago
Creed II FAQ
Is Creed II worth watching?
Worth watching. A solid boxing sequel that brings back the family history behind the first fights. It follows the Rocky formula closely, and the training and fights are well done. Franchise fans will be happier than casual viewers.
Where can I watch Creed II?
In the US you can stream Creed II on Prime Video, Hulu and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Creed II OK for kids?
Creed II is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Creed II is a PG-13 sports drama centered on a boxing rivalry tied to family history.
What movies are like Creed II?
If you liked Creed II, try Creed III, Rocky IV, Big George Foreman and The Hurricane.