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Creed universe grows: Creed 4 development and a new Amazon series
Michael B. Jordan has officially signaled that the Creed franchise is far from finished. While Creed 4 remains in active development with no release date announced, Jordan revealed a major expansion: Amazon is backing a spin-off series centered on Amara, the daughter of Adonis Creed. For fans of the Rocky/Creed legacy, this confirms the world will continue to evolve beyond the ring.
Where Creed 4 stands
Jordan — who first took on Adonis Creed in 2015 and most recently headlined Creed III (2023) — told Variety that a fourth film is coming, though it’s still in the developmental phase. He praised MGM and long-time franchise producer Irwin Winkler, and suggested that new story threads remain to be explored. Jordan’s tone balanced gratitude with ambition: the Creed films have been pivotal in his career, but he’s open to changing how his character is used going forward.
"Do I want to be in the ring for the next 15 years? Not really," Jordan admitted, adding that the franchise can sustain fresh angles and characters that don’t necessarily keep Adonis as the central boxer. That indicates Creed 4 might shift tone, introducing richer emotional or generational arcs rather than repeating the same boxing beats.
Amara takes center stage — the Amazon spin-off
The most newsworthy development is the Amazon-backed series focusing on Amara, Adonis’s young daughter. Jordan described the project as a way to expand what he calls the "Creed world," creating smaller, character-driven stories that keep the franchise alive without relying solely on his presence in the ring. This move mirrors modern franchise strategies where cinematic universes expand through streaming shows — think how the Marvel movies use Disney+ series to explore secondary characters.
How this fits into current industry trends
This hybrid approach—big-screen tentpoles paired with streamer spin-offs—has become increasingly common as studios look to monetize IP while deepening fan engagement. For a boxing drama rooted in the Rocky legacy, shifting some narrative weight to a younger protagonist like Amara opens doors for coming-of-age themes, cross-generational drama, and even broader cultural conversations about legacy and identity.
Comparisons, context, and fan reaction
Like Creed’s earlier shifts (bringing a fresh voice with Ryan Coogler in Creed and a personal auteur approach in Creed III), the Amara series could echo how other franchises have successfully pivoted to television for character work — for example, how the Star Wars and Marvel universes gave side characters their own shows. Fans online have quickly split between excitement for a deeper family story and curiosity about whether the tone will remain true to Creed’s grittier boxing roots.
Cinema historian Marko Jensen weighs in: "Expanding Creed through a focused TV series is a smart creative and commercial move. It allows the franchise to nurture new talent and stories while preserving the cinematic events for special theatrical moments."
What to expect next
Don’t expect dates yet. Production timelines for both the feature and the Amazon series will depend on scripting, casting, and how Jordan and producers choose to divide their attention. If the franchise follows recent patterns, the TV series could arrive first to build anticipation for a cinematic sequel that redefines Adonis’s role.
Whether you’re a boxing-drama purist or a storytelling enthusiast, the Creed franchise’s next chapter looks set to explore family, legacy, and fresh perspectives. Jordan’s openness to reimagining his involvement suggests we’ll get bold storytelling choices rather than a safe retread.
Short take: Creed is evolving. Creed 4 is coming but may reshape Adonis’s role, and an Amazon-backed Amara series promises a new, more intimate angle on the franchise.
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atomwave
wow didnt expect an Amara series, kinda excited but also nervous. if they lose the grit itll feel hollow, hope they keep it real
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