After six films, it seemed like the Rocky story had ended with the 2006 release of Rocky Balboa. But the franchise wasn’t finished. Nearly ten years later, Creed brought the series back, with Rocky now mentoring Adonis Creed, the son of his former opponent and friend, Apollo Creed. Creed was a huge success in 2015, earning critical praise and over $174 million worldwide on a relatively small budget of $35-40 million. It spawned two successful sequels, and now the Rocky universe is continuing on streaming platforms.
From June 1st to 7th, Creed III ranked as the second most popular movie on Netflix worldwide, earning 7.9 million views and a total of 15.4 million hours of watch time. This marked the first week the film appeared in the top 10. The original Creed also made the list, landing at number 10 with 4.5 million views and 10.1 million hours watched.
Why The Creed Movies Are Big Hits on Netflix
Netflix added all three Creed films this month, and that’s likely why two of them were among the most popular movies on the platform last week. When new titles become available, viewers often check them out first. The Creed movies, being well-known sports dramas, naturally attract a lot of attention—especially now that Michael B. Jordan’s popularity has increased since he won an Oscar this year for his work in Sinners. This adds even more interest to the Creed series.
The Creed movies are not only well-made, but they also stand out as some of the best films in the entire Rocky series. Both Creed and Creed III have received high praise from critics, with scores of 95% and 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively. Reviewers have highlighted their thoughtful stories, strong acting, and visually appealing style. These films breathed new life into the franchise, bringing it back to the more realistic and relatable feel of the original 1976 Rocky movie. They even improve how we view some of the older, more over-the-top Rocky films, like Rocky IV, by giving Apollo’s death more emotional weight. While the Creed films are generally serious in tone, they still have a lot of visual energy, especially in Creed III, where Michael B. Jordan, making his directorial debut, incorporated his love of anime to create exciting action sequences, like the final fight between Adonis and Damian.
It’s notable that Creed II is the only film in the trilogy not to reach the top 10 at the box office. While it received generally positive reviews (an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences weren’t as excited about it compared to the other two movies. The first Creed felt like a new direction for the series, but Creed II was seen by many as relying too heavily on familiar tropes—specifically, having Adonis fight Ivan Drago’s son. Still, Creed II is a worthwhile watch. One of its biggest strengths is developing the character of Drago, giving him more depth than the one-dimensional villain we saw in Rocky IV.
I’ve been noticing Creed doing really well on streaming, and like a lot of fans, I’m wondering if we’ll ever see a Creed IV. Michael B. Jordan has said he’s definitely open to it, but he’s not in any hurry. He wants to take his time and make sure they have a really compelling story before jumping back into the ring. Honestly, with how good the first three Creed movies have been, it would be a real letdown if the next one didn’t live up to that quality. I’m hoping we get to see Adonis fight again someday, but even if we don’t, the existing Creed trilogy is fantastic and tells a complete story – perfect for a rewatch!
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2026-06-13 16:41