The Creed-Verse: A Universe of Possibilities
The Rocky franchise, now the Creed-Verse, has captivated audiences with its epic comeback stories and memorable moments. With Michael B. Jordan taking on the mantle, the series has seamlessly continued into the Creed films, and the box office has been booming. Jordan's love for anime and his directing style influenced by anime shows like Naruto and Dragonball Z opens up exciting possibilities for the franchise. An anime series could explore different scenarios from the Rocky/Creed films, such as what if Rocky had won the first fight against Apollo or what if Drago had never killed Apollo? This would allow for a deeper exploration of the characters and their impact on the world.
A live-action series could also be an option, expanding into characters or places that fans already know about but haven't quite gotten the limelight they deserve. For example, a series about the Delphi Boxing Academy in Los Angeles, the gym that Donnie runs in Creed III and the home gym of his father, Apollo, could allow the franchise to step away from the Rocky/Creed narrative and give other boxers the spotlight. Additionally, a sequel starring Donnie's daughter, Amara, could keep the Creed-Verse going and provide representation for the deaf community.
The Drago spin-off movie, currently in development, could explore a potential prequel series centered around Viktor or his father Ivan's story. This would allow for a deeper exploration of their characters and their journey to becoming boxers. Sylvester Stallone's return to the franchise is also a possibility, with the actor sharing ideas for a prequel TV series and a feature film that would see Rocky befriending a young undocumented immigrant fighter.
The Creed-Verse has laid the groundwork for plenty of projects, and the question is not what project fans will get, but how many? With Jordan's vision and the franchise's rich history, the future of the Creed-Verse looks bright and full of possibilities.
