Since hanging up his gloves, Adonis “Donnie” Creed has built a growing legacy—not just as a boxer, but as a mentor. He runs a gym in Philadelphia, helping young fighters find their way, all while balancing family life: Bianca, his music career, and their daughter Amara, who’s starting to show interest in boxing. Though Adonis has tried to stay retired from the ring, whispers of a new threat are growing louder.
A brash, undefeated fighter from Mexico—Alejandro “El Sombra” Ramirez—emerges with an aggressive campaign: taunting that the Creed name is past its prime. Alejandro doesn’t just want to beat Creed in the ring; he wants to humiliate the legacy. This public challenge and the media storm force Adonis to reconsider. Torn between staying retired for his family’s sake and protecting the Creed name, Adonis must confront the question: how much is he willing to risk?
While preparing, Adonis deepens his bond with his daughter Amara, who trains secretly under him, trying to prove she’s more than just “Rocky’s granddaughter.” Her journey adds emotional weight, especially as Bianca confronts her own fears—will Adonis put his family through another fight? And will Amara follow in his footsteps or chart her own path?
Adonis seeks guidance from his old mentors and teammates, including Tony “Little Duke” Evers. Training montages take him across different terrain—mountains, ring gyms abroad—and push his body to its limits. At each step, he faces not only physical obstacles but ethical ones: Alejandro uses dirty tactics; Adonis must decide whether to fight fair or retaliate. The film explores whether legacy is about winning or about how you win.
The climactic bout is set in Mexico City, in front of a raucous crowd. Adonis faces Alejandro in a grueling match where every punch counts. There are moments when Donnie nearly loses faith, when he’s tempted to quit—for the Creeds, for legacy, for family. But he digs deeper. In the final round, with everything on the line, he pulls off a win—not by brutal knockout, but by heart, tenacity, and the Creed spirit. Afterwards, in a quiet moment, Amara reveals she wants to keep fighting, not to replace Adonis, but to honor what he’s built—ensuring the Creed legacy is more than just one man’s story; it’s a torch passed on.