Creed II

Creed II is currently streaming in Australia on Stan and FilmBox+, and in the US on Netflix and FilmBox+, and it earns its set pieces rather than just delivering them. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 5,836 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. No filler scenes, no spinning wheels between the action. Put it on tonight on Stan and see for yourself.

Creed II arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The set pieces are impressive, but it is the story underneath them that gives Creed II its staying power. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life. Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone lead a cast that gives the action real stakes. Creed II came out in 2018. What separates Creed II from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want their entertainment to move fast and not waste a scene, Creed II respects your time. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Michael B. Jordan is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action the context it needs to land. The action holds up because the character work underneath it never lets up.