Creed III (2023)

Kernel Score: 79% · 2,818 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Drama, Action

Released: 2023-03-01

Runtime: 116 minutes

Is Creed III worth watching?

Worth watching. A solid, well-staged boxing drama where the villain is a wounded old friend rather than a cartoon rival. It's not as fresh as the first Creed, but the fights and the emotional core land.

Watch it if you

  • liked the earlier Creed and Rocky films
  • enjoy sports dramas with real emotional stakes
  • want sharp, cinematic fight scenes

Skip it if you

  • are tired of the underdog boxing formula
  • haven't seen the earlier films and want a fresh start

Best for: Action movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Creed III

  • 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

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has thrived in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter with nothing to lose.

Creed III parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Creed III is a PG-13 boxing drama with intense fight sequences and themes of rivalry and redemption.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Boxing matches include intense, sustained physical fighting between the two leads.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Creed III

If you liked Creed III, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Creed (2015) — 84%: The film that started Adonis's story, with a stronger emotional hook.
  • Creed II (2018) — 78%: Direct sequel setting up Adonis's family and legacy.
  • Rocky (1976) — 88%: The original underdog boxing drama this series grew from.
  • Rocky II (1979) — 81%: Rocky's rematch story, similar rivalry and redemption beats.
  • The Hurricane (1999) — 85%: Boxing drama about a man fighting a system as well as opponents.
  • Big George Foreman (2023) — 86%: True-story boxing comeback with heart and humour.

Cast

  • Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed
  • Tessa Thompson as Bianca Creed
  • Jonathan Majors as Damian 'Dame' Anderson
  • Phylicia Rashād as Mary-Anne Creed
  • Mila Davis-Kent as Amara Creed
  • Wood Harris as Tony 'Little Duke' Evers
  • José Benavidez Jr. as Felix Chavez
  • Florian Munteanu as Viktor Drago
  • Selenis Leyva as Laura Chavez
  • Thaddeus J. Mixson as Adonis Creed (15)

Creed III FAQ

Is Creed III worth watching?

Worth watching. A solid, well-staged boxing drama where the villain is a wounded old friend rather than a cartoon rival. It's not as fresh as the first Creed, but the fights and the emotional core land.

Where can I watch Creed III?

In the US you can stream Creed III on Prime Video, Hulu and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Creed III OK for kids?

Creed III is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Creed III is a PG-13 boxing drama with intense fight sequences and themes of rivalry and redemption.

What movies are like Creed III?

If you liked Creed III, try Creed, Creed II, Rocky and Rocky II.