The highly anticipated trailer of Creed 3 was recently released, sending boxing fans into a frenzy. It has been an extension of boxing’s most popular movie franchise, ‘Rocky’ featuring Sylvester Stallone. Syl has been the star of ‘Rocky’ in all of its movies. However, he has also played a major role in the extension as well.
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In Creed, Stallone becomes the trainer of the protagonist, Michael B. Jordan, guiding him through his journey to become a champion. However, it looks like ‘Rocky’ won’t be taking part in the third installment of the franchise, as he was nowhere to be found in the trailer.
🎬 CREED III Trailer ft @TonyBellew & @Canelo
🎥 @michaelb4jordan pic.twitter.com/zyZAoY9MyX
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 18, 2022
Moreover, this resulted in fans calling out Jordan, who is also the director of the film for not including Stallone despite his ever-lasting impact on the franchise.
Fans troll Creed 3 trailer for not including Sylvester Stallone
One fan expressed his disappointment in the trailer as he was expecting Stallone to appear following the ‘Rocky’ tune.
Was waiting for the rocky tune and Stallone to appear 🙁
— Corey (@Corey65099) October 18, 2022
Another fan also pointed out that Stallone was missing from the trailer. Moreover, he added that a guy in a scene had similar vibes to Rocky 5.
Oi…. Where’s the Italian stallion in all this?!…. Can’t be having no Rocky in all of this.
Also, the guy leaning on the car has R5 vibes in it.— IGY 🟩⬜️🟥 (@igyprince10) October 18, 2022
One fan stated that he couldn’t bear Stallone being cut off from the film, which made him lose interest in the movie altogether.
Man, I just can’t accept Sly not being on that movie! It made me lose like 90% of interst on it
— Carmello Conti (@CarmelloConti) October 19, 2022
Following this, one fan claimed that the movie would flop after people realize that ‘Rocky’ was not part of the film. However, it would do well among younger audiences who didn’t grow up watching the ‘Rocky’ franchise.
This gonna tank when the casual public catches wind Rocky isn’t in at all. But it will initially make some dollars off young ppl who like MBJ & Majors. Wont do well with the over 40 crowd w/o Stallone.
— Ⓜ️𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝔻𝕚𝕕𝕕𝕪 (@V_Cat1) October 19, 2022
However, one fan felt that this would be a test of Jordan’s star power. He stated that it was now up to him to carry the movie.
I think this will be a lesson in his Jordan’s star power. Can he hold the franchise without Stallone. Based off of this trailer I’d say not.
— eightiesfan (@Venkman41) October 18, 2022
Lastly, one fan wondered if Stallone died in the timeline. She also substantiated her claim, adding that a jump in the timeline could have proved this. However, she was intrigued to see what actually happened to Rocky.
Looks awesome! But looks like they wrote off Rocky completely? Aka he died off screen? In Rocky 3. Mickey died. So since we got a tjmejump I guess Rocky passed during this time.
Kinda a shame honestly. We'll see what they did. Still hype but ya I'd like to know.— ChaoticHelleaven (@CHelleaven) October 20, 2022
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The story of Creed 3 takes place years after Creed’s victory over Victor Drago and also features professional boxers like Canelo Alvarez and Tony Bellew. However, the fans feel that Stallone should not have been snubbed in favor of other stars as he was the one who made the franchise into the success it is.
What did you think about Stallone not being included in the trailer for Creed 3? Let us know in the comments.
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