Will a Creed III...


Mean the death of Rocky? Do they let it get to a 3rd one?

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I saw creed 2 twice yesterday.I love the rocky films and I dont want to see the death of rocky balboa but being Stallone continues this legacy even though its not a typical rocky movie I dont see no other reason to have rocky fighting past opponents kids!i have a feeling the next movie he will die of cancer and we will see all his past opponents at his funeral!its a shame because i would have liked to see either clubber lang or thunderlips in the audience like mike tyson was in rocky balboa!!

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Rocky got a happy ending, why not just leave it at that?

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It's hard to think of new ways to end the movie.

Rocky. He loses but still 'wins'.
Rocky II. He beats the champ.
iRocky III. He loses due to arrogance, redeems himself with a win. Mick dies.
Rocky IV. Rocky wins the Cold War.
Rocky V. He wins... a street fight?
Rocky Balboa. He loses, but still 'wins' the heart of the people with a split decision.
Creed. He beats the champ.
Creed II. He wins... barely and after the towel is thrown in.
Creed III. ???

The only theme/idea they haven't fully covered is the idea of walking away at the top of your game, knowing when to quit with your head held high and not letting pride run your life.

In my script, Creed III would be the last.

There would be a great final scene between him and Rocky. Rocky's on his deathbed due to his cancer, Creed is weeping for the loss of his friend, Rocky tells him gently: "It's okay kid. It's time for me to let go. Sometimes... it's okay to let go." Rocky dies, Creed walks out of the hospital looking thoughtful.

During the final fight, Creed has the chance to fully beat the challenger, but hesitates and doesn't take it. The challenger beats him on a split decision.

The challenger wants a re-match to win by a KO and prove he's better than Creed. Creed turns him down and tells him simply: "Not me. A good friend told me that sometimes it's okay to let go. I'm letting go... you're the new champ, now go prove it."

Creed takes Rocky's advice to heart, retires from the game to live out the rest of his life with his wife and child.

Closing credits...

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Good post, but I don't care for what sounds like Creed throwing his last fight just because he's ready to "let go." That's not in the spirit of the character or even good sportsmanship.

If he loses, that's fine, but it needs to be after a grueling, hard-fought battle where both guys put everything they had into it.

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I see your point... I'm not suggesting that Creed throws the fight, only that the hesitation costs him the fight.

If Creed "let's go" while on top, it has less emotional impact. He's playing it safe, denying any contenders the chance to prove that they are the better fight. It's easy to go out 'on top'.

If he "let's go" while at the bottom, it carries more weight because he well and truly has to put his pride aside, and make peace with the label of EX-champion.

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EDIT: Looks like Stallone is done for good with his Rocky character.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/say-aint-sly-stallone-announces-rocky-balboas-retirement-instagram-220633038.html

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He's said this sort of thing before, but I think he actually is done. He'll probably die off screen. Which is fine, I don't want to watch Rocky die. If they even make more Creed movies.

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This is what should go down in Creed 3...

Drago tries to put the past in the past but he is just too mad to let it go, so he kills his son for his failure. Afterwards he goes to Moscow and invades the Kremlin, there he finds Vladimir Putin and kills him, then after that he takes over as the new Russian President and decides nuke Philadelphia and Los Angeles to go rid of both Rocky and Creed and declares war on America.

Fortunately for Rocky and Creed they live in Vancouver now. Days after the catastrophe Rocky is visited by a man who claims to be his long lost brother and they were separated at birth. Rocky doesn't believe him until his brother says "look in the mirror asshole, tell me it's not true" Rocky say's yea there is a resemblance, sorry I have been hit in the head too much. Rocky asks his name and he says " I'm John Rambo" Listen bro we Drago has lost his mind and we need to put an end to him once and for all. I've assembled a team mercenaries called the expendables, it was founded by our other brother separated at birth but he was killed in combat and Drago's long lost brother is also a member of team but he's don't worry he's one of the good guys. We want you and Adonis to come with us to invade Russia and take down President Drago.

Rocky and Adonis join the team and they fly to Moscow right away. The team puts up a good fight but is ultimately conquered accept for Rocky and Adonis. They manage to corner Drago in his office, but Drago has captured Creed's wife and claims he will kill her right now unless Creed agreed to meet him the ring the next day in a fight to the death. Creed agrees and him and Rocky show up to the arena the next day. While Creed is in the back prepping for the fight he meet his father for the first time. The ghost of Apollo creed requests Adonis do him a favor to honor him before he steps in the ring with Drago. Apollo whispers it in his ear and his son laugh's and says that's the stupidest shit I ever

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That sounds awesome!

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heard but whatever I love you Pops. Adonis is lowered to the ring on a platform while sporting a large uncle Sam hat and him and his father dance like fools together while ghost of James brown sings Living in America.
Adonis tells Drago time to go school and Drago tells him he will lose. The fight begins Adonis gets his ass kicked the first round. Rocky says we need to stop this fight. Adonis says don't stop it no matter what. Rocky says "are you a big a fool as your father" Adonis says Well it would seem so after that ridiculous entrance' Round 2 Drago beats creed senseless but right before the killing bow Rocky throws the towel. Apollo appears in front of Rocky and says " Damn Stallion wish you do that for me" Rocky says" You told me not to stop the fight" Apollo says believe me stallion I would've gotten over it and after my hospital stay you could've taken me out to Applebees and we would've called it day.

Rocky says" sorry Apollo it was the worst decision of my life" Apollo says nah I think the worst decision of your life was letting your scumbag alcoholic brother in law ruin your finances. Well either that or having a street fight with Tommy gunn instead of fighting him in the ring. If your gonna get your head bashed in at least get paid for it. Rocky say's alright Action Jackson I've heard enough. Apollo laugh's and says I may have starred in Action Jackson but at least I didn't star in Stop or my mom will shoot. later stallion

Rocky calls out to Drago "hey Drago you knocked him down why don't you try knocking me down" Drago's says get in the ring" Rocky says "my rings outside" Drago laughs and says no Rocky unlike you and that fool Tommy Gunn I will get paid for this. Adonis gives Rocky his trunks, boots, and gloves and Rocky gets in the ring. Drago say's I must break you and your franchise. Rocky says' too late it's broken already" Rocky and Drago go at it and it pretty much plays out like their first fight. Rocky knocks him out in the 15th round and then

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Rocky gives a speech. "During this fight I've seen a lot of changing the way you felt about me and the way I felt about you. What I'm trying to say is if I can change and you can change everybody can change"

Drago get's up says " Wow Rocky how original, you beat me though and I step down, you are now new Russian President " Rocky says nah resurrect Putin and give it back to him, I'm going back to Philly to try and resurrect this franchise. Drago says "after fans see this piece of shit you will have to worry about resurrecting your career let alone this franchise"

Rocky returns to his old restaurant and is informed by the hostess that a mean black guy with a mohawk is waiting for him.

Rocky say's Is that you Clubber. Clubber say's because of you I lost everything, but I have a mean ass son and he's gonna kick yo boys ass, and I pity the fool. Rocky says" Ya know it's been a long day and I think this conversation is over" Clubber say's I knew you would reject the challenge because frankly Balboa you are no challenge"

Rocky say's "well lets do this for the next sequel. Apollo was right it's time I get paid"




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It should happen offscreen. Give Jordan a chance to prove his acting chops when Adonis gets the phone call that Rocky has passed.

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