It’s no easy task to have the ninth installment in a franchise feel like a worthy addition, especially when a first-time director is on board. But judging from the first reactions toCreed 3, it appears Michael B. Jordan’s boxing film is another knockout.Set years after the events ofCreed 2,MGM’sCreed 3sees the return of Jordan as Adonis, who continues to dominate the boxing world and thrive in his family life. But when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy (played by Jonathan Majors) returns, he must put that aside to battle his former friend in a fight that is more than just about boxing.RELATED:Black Panther 2 Director Praised Michael B. Jordan’s Creed 3Ryan Coogler’sCreedreceived overwhelmingly positive acclaim from critics and fans, who called it arevamping of theRockyfranchise.Creed 2followed in that film’s footsteps, providing another worthy addition filled with plenty of heart. As forCreed 3, it appears the success will keep on rolling. Many reviewers who attended an early screening are calling it another emotional story with terrific performances from Jordan and Majors and top-notch direction.[EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff/status/1623918154929033217?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/therealsupes/status/1623912289291341825?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/treymangum/status/1624040997452668938?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/JackKennedy/status/1624081662614159361?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/NextBestPicture/status/1623945963529281537?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER]Much of the praise is pointed towardtheCreed 3boxing sequences, which Jordan knew he wanted to focus on to have the film stand out. Jordan previously noted that his behind-the-scenesCreed3 team was essential to helping craft the boxing scenes, which he said were easier to direct because he could do so while acting. Jordan has also shared that he gained helpful tips from successful actors-turned-filmmakers such as Denzel Washington and Bradley Cooper.Jordan previously teasedCreed 4and suggested further spinoffs to theRockyfranchise could happen. Of course, fans will have to wait and see howCreed 3unfolds before they can get an idea of what the future holds for theRockyuniverse. In addition to its two leads,Creed 3stars Tessa Thompson as Bianca Taylor, Wood Harris as Tony “Little Duke” Evers, Phylicia Rashad as Mary Anne Creed, Florian Munteanu as Viktor Drago, and Tony Bellew as “Pretty” Ricky Conlan. Ryan Coogler, Keenan Coogler, and Zach Baylin wrote theCreed 3story, with Keenan Coogler and Baylin penning the screenplay.Creed 3will be released in theatres on August 03, 2025.MORE:What To Know Before Seeing Creed 3Source:Creed 3/Twitter