A fourth “Creed” film is in the works, and Michael B. Jordan is set to direct the upcoming installment as revealed by franchise producer Irwin Winkler. Jordan, who made his directorial debut with “Creed 3,” also starred as heavyweight champion Adonis Creed in the third installment. “Creed 3” achieved a remarkable $58 million debut weekend at the box office, setting a record for the boxing franchise.
While MGM has not officially commented on “Creed 4,” the success of the previous films, both critically and commercially, suggests continued enthusiasm for the franchise. Michael B. Jordan’s dual role as director and actor has been well-received, making his involvement in the director’s chair for the fourth film an anticipated development. the upcoming installment
Back in March, Variety reported that Jordan and Amazon were in talks for a film and TV universe expanding the “Creed” boxing world.
Following Amazon’s acquisition of MGM, discussions are underway to explore potential projects capitalizing on the success of the film franchise on Prime Video. While specific details about the projects remain limited, it has been reported that conversations are taking place to leverage the MGM film franchise’s popularity on the streaming platform.
Irwin Winkler, the producer of the “Creed” franchise, announced that “Creed 4” is in the works. Although specific plot details are not provided, Winkler expressed confidence in having a compelling story. He mentioned that plans were delayed due to strikes but anticipated going into pre-production approximately a year from now. The news comes as part of ongoing efforts to leverage existing film franchises following major acquisitions in the entertainment industry.