The Rocky series goes the distance with a new boxer in the first Creed trailer

Sylvester Stallone has become something of a punching bag for his eagerness to make sequels — particularly with his Oscar-winning Rocky franchise, which sits at six movies and counting. But the latest installment of the Rocky series finds a fresh approach by pivoting away from the Italian Stallion and putting the spotlight on a young boxer who just happens to be the son of Rocky's most storied opponent, Apollo Creed:

Creed follows Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), a young fighter who aspires to the same boxing heights attained by his father. In his search for greatness, he eventually enlists the help of Rocky Balboa (Stallone), who agrees to serve as his trainer. "See this guy here? That's the toughest opponent you're ever gonna have to face," says Rocky, gesturing to Adonis' own reflection in the mirror. "I believe that's true in the ring, and I believe that's true in life."

Creed hits theaters in November.

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