The recent release of the “Creed 3” trailer has sparked controversy among fans of the “Rocky” franchise. The film, which is set to be released on March 3 3023, is the latest installment in the “Creed” series, which follows the story of Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis Johnson. However, fans of the original “Rocky” franchise have taken to the internet to express their disappointment with the latest film.
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Sylvester Stallone recently said that he will retire from acting in self-produced projects after Tulsa King and focus on directing and producing.
Moreover, Stallone will not be a part of the latest Creed franchise, and fans are not happy about it.
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Since Rocky Balboa or Sylvester Stallone is the main attraction of the franchise, fans let their feelings known about his absence from the latest edition.
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Creed 3: What are the complaints?
One of the main complaints among fans is the absence of Sylvester Stallone, who played the iconic character of Rocky Balboa in the original franchise.
Stallone stepped away from the “Creed” franchise after “Creed 2” and has expressed regret about not being a part of the latest film. Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment with Stallone’s absence and have criticized the latest film for not having the same heart and soul as the original “Rocky” films.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 20: Sylvester Stallone of MTV Ent Studios/101 Studios during a visit to BAFTA headquarters to celebrate the launch of Paramount+ UK at BAFTA on June 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Despite these criticisms, the trailer for “Creed 3” has gone viral on the internet, with a section of the fanbase eagerly anticipating the release of the film.
The film is directed by newcomer, Zach Baylin, and stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson, as well as a cast of new and returning characters.
It is important to remember that ‘Creed 3’ is it’s own film separate from the Rocky franchise.
In conclusion, “Creed 3” has sparked controversy among fans of the “Rocky” franchise. Despite the absence of Sylvester Stallone and criticisms of the storyline, most people are eagerly anticipating the release of the film.
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It remains to be seen whether “Creed 3” will live up to the expectations of fans. However, It remains to be seen if people would go to watch the movie with an open mind.