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''Creed II'', occasionally known as ''Rocky VIII''', is the sequel to 2015's ''Film/{{Creed|2015}}'', the second SpinOff of the ''Franchise/{{Rocky}}'' franchise, and essentially the follow-up to ''Film/RockyIV'', written by Creator/SylvesterStallone and Creator/CheoHodariCoker and directed by Steven Caple Jr.

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''Creed II'', occasionally known as ''Rocky VIII''', VIII'', is the sequel to 2015's ''Film/{{Creed|2015}}'', the second SpinOff of the ''Franchise/{{Rocky}}'' franchise, and essentially the follow-up to ''Film/RockyIV'', written by Creator/SylvesterStallone and Creator/CheoHodariCoker and directed by Steven Caple Jr.
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''Creed II'' is the sequel to 2015's ''Film/{{Creed|2015}}'', the second SpinOff of the ''Franchise/{{Rocky}}'' franchise, and essentially the follow-up to ''Film/RockyIV'', written by Creator/SylvesterStallone and Creator/CheoHodariCoker and directed by Steven Caple Jr.

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''Creed II'' II'', occasionally known as ''Rocky VIII''', is the sequel to 2015's ''Film/{{Creed|2015}}'', the second SpinOff of the ''Franchise/{{Rocky}}'' franchise, and essentially the follow-up to ''Film/RockyIV'', written by Creator/SylvesterStallone and Creator/CheoHodariCoker and directed by Steven Caple Jr.
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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Adonis is awarded one when Viktor hits him while he's down. This means that Adonis retains his title, but it's obvious to everyone that it's a technicality, and Viktor would have easily won otherwise.
* EveryoneHasStandards: While Buddy Marcelle was aggressively pushing the fight for publicity, he is noticeably unnerved by the brutal beating Adonis receives.

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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: During their first fight, Adonis is awarded one when falls to his knees after a devestating shot to the ribs, and an enraged Viktor hits deals a final blow to finish him while he's down. This means that off, knocking Adonis retains completely unconscious. Viktor is subsequently disqualified for hitting his opponent while he was down, allowing Adonis to retain the title, but though it's obvious clear to everyone that it's Adonis only "won" on a technicality, technicality and Viktor would have had otherwise easily won otherwise.
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* EveryoneHasStandards: While Buddy Marcelle was aggressively pushing the fight for publicity, and frequently makes snide comments about the tragedy of Apollo's death, even he is noticeably unnerved by the brutal beating that Adonis receives.receives from Viktor.



** Adonis' first fight with Viktor leaves him horribly injured, having to be taken home in a wheelchair, being unable to perform basic tasks for months, and urinating blood. He also screams in pain and drops to his knees when he takes a particularly nasty gut shot, which leads to two broken ribs and a ruptured kidney. This is all the more jarring because Rocky was usually nigh-invulnerable.

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** Adonis' first fight As a stark contrast to the nigh-invulnerability that Rocky displayed during his fights, Adonis suffers numerous severe injuries during his fights with Viktor leaves him horribly injured, having to be taken home in a wheelchair, being unable to perform basic tasks for months, Viktor, and urinating blood. He also screams in pain and drops is shown falling to his knees and yelling out in pure agony when they happen. After their first bout in particular - where he takes a particularly nasty gut shot, which leads to sustains two broken ribs and a ruptured kidney. This is all kidney - Adonis spends an extended amount of time in the more jarring because Rocky was usually nigh-invulnerable.hospital before being taken home in a wheelchair, he is shown urinating blood, and is in no shape to fight or even to perform basic tasks for several months.
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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A [[Film/CreedIII third installment]] in the ''Creed'' series, helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, was released on March 3, 2023. This film is the first in the ''Rocky'' universe to not feature Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.

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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A [[Film/CreedIII third installment]] in the ''Creed'' series, helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, was released on March 3, 2023. This film It is the first film in the ''Rocky'' universe to not feature Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.
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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A [[Film/CreedIII sequel]], to be helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, was released on March 3, 2023. The sequel is the first film in the ''Rocky'' universe without Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.

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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A [[Film/CreedIII sequel]], to be third installment]] in the ''Creed'' series, helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, was released on March 3, 2023. The sequel This film is the first film in the ''Rocky'' universe without to not feature Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.
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''Creed II'' is the sequel to 2015's ''Film/{{Creed}}'', the second SpinOff of the ''Franchise/{{Rocky}}'' franchise, and essentially the follow-up to ''Film/RockyIV'', written by Creator/SylvesterStallone and Creator/CheoHodariCoker and directed by Steven Caple Jr.

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''Creed II'' is the sequel to 2015's ''Film/{{Creed}}'', ''Film/{{Creed|2015}}'', the second SpinOff of the ''Franchise/{{Rocky}}'' franchise, and essentially the follow-up to ''Film/RockyIV'', written by Creator/SylvesterStallone and Creator/CheoHodariCoker and directed by Steven Caple Jr.

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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Adonis is awarded one when Viktor hits him while he's down. This means that Adonis remains the belt, but it's obvious to everyone that it's a technicality, and Viktor would have easily won otherwise.

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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Adonis is awarded one when Viktor hits him while he's down. This means that Adonis remains the belt, retains his title, but it's obvious to everyone that it's a technicality, and Viktor would have easily won otherwise.
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JustforFun/{{The one|with}} where Drago [[PassingTheTorch passes the torch]].

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JustforFun/{{The one|with}} one|With}} where Drago ''[[Film/RockyIV Drago]]'' [[PassingTheTorch passes the torch]].
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* StageDad: Ivan is one to Viktor. Slightly more sympathetic than most examples, since his own life was destroyed by his loss to Rocky. But it’s obvious that he views Victor as his own chance for redemption. He does get redemption at the end as well when he throws in the towel and then immediately goes to comfort Victor, acting much more like his father than his coach.

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* StageDad: Ivan is one to Viktor. Slightly more sympathetic than most examples, since Viktor, seeing his own life was destroyed by son as a way to restore his loss to Rocky. But it’s obvious that he views Victor as his own chance for redemption. He does get redemption at lost glory and pushing him relentlessly. [[spoiler:He's ultimately redeemed in the end as well final match, when he throws in the towel and then immediately goes to comfort Victor, acting much towel, putting his son's safety ahead of a shot at victory. Their last scenes together show him behaving more like his a father than his coach.a trainer.]]



* WonTheWarLostThePeace: From a purely physical perspective; Rocky beat Drago, but while the latter is still in great shape and apparently emerged from their match without significant injuries despite losing, Rocky was [[DentedIron permanently debilitated]] by the fight ("He broke things in me that ain't never been fixed").

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* WonTheWarLostThePeace: From a purely physical perspective; Despite having won the original match in ''Film/RockyIV'', Rocky beat Drago, but while the latter is still doesn't seem very triumphant in great shape and apparently emerged from their match without significant injuries despite losing, Rocky was restrospect, having been [[DentedIron permanently debilitated]] hurt]] by the fight ("He broke things in me that ain't never been fixed").
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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Adonis is awarded one when Viktor hits him while he's down.

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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Adonis is awarded one when Viktor hits him while he's down. This means that Adonis remains the belt, but it's obvious to everyone that it's a technicality, and Viktor would have easily won otherwise.
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* FairWeatherFriend: [[spoiler:A rare parental case of this trope. Ivan's ex-wife reappears in his and Viktor's life after Vik's near-victory against Adonis, and is in attendance during the rematch. As soon as it becomes clear that Viktor is losing, however, she packs up her proverbial shit and walks right out.]]
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** When Rocky is trying to emphasize how bad of an idea it is to go against Ivan, Adonis [[Film/RockyII repeats his father's words verbatim:]]
--> ''I'm dangerous!''
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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A [[Film/CreedIII sequel]], to be helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, will be released on March 3, 2023. The sequel is set to be the first film in the ''Rocky'' universe without Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.

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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A [[Film/CreedIII sequel]], to be helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, will be was released on March 3, 2023. The sequel is set to be the first film in the ''Rocky'' universe without Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.
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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A sequel, to be helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, will be released on March 3, 2023. The sequel is set to be the first film in the ''Rocky'' universe without Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.

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The film was released on November 21, 2018. A sequel, [[Film/CreedIII sequel]], to be helmed by Jordan in his directorial debut, will be released on March 3, 2023. The sequel is set to be the first film in the ''Rocky'' universe without Rocky Balboa himself; Stallone has left open the possibility of continuing Rocky's story in a film separate from the ''Creed'' series.
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Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed (Creator/MichaelBJordan). Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa (Stallone) is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family.

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Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed (Creator/MichaelBJordan). Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing Viktor Drago (Creator/FlorianMunteanu), an opponent with ties to his family’s family's past since he's the son of Ivan Drago (Creator/DolphLundgren), only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa (Stallone) is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s nothing's more important than family.
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* [[StageMom Stage Dad]]: Ivan is one to Viktor. Slightly more sympathetic than most examples, since his own life was destroyed by his loss to Rocky. But it’s obvious that he views Victor as his own chance for redemption. He does get redemption at the end as well when he throws in the towel and then immediately goes to comfort Victor, acting much more like his father than his coach.

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* [[StageMom Stage Dad]]: StageDad: Ivan is one to Viktor. Slightly more sympathetic than most examples, since his own life was destroyed by his loss to Rocky. But it’s obvious that he views Victor as his own chance for redemption. He does get redemption at the end as well when he throws in the towel and then immediately goes to comfort Victor, acting much more like his father than his coach.

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