The script is based on an outline by Ryan Coogler, and 'Creed III' will be the ninth overall film in the Rocky series, arriving 46 years after the original.
'Creed II' will bring the 'Rocky' series to eight movies strong. Let's take a look at how the franchise has managed to go the distance.
The 2010s have brought to cinema an almost exponential rise in diversity, renowned directors have released acclaimed opuses, and while the Marvels and Star Wars of the industry have gobbled up studio budgets, independent creators have still been getting it done. Don't listen to the haters--cinema is alive and well.