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A spin-off of a spin-off — the world might as well be ready to accept the reign of the Rocky Cinematic Universe, asCreedgets a descendant film announced, currently in the works. The first installment, which was released back in 2015, followed the story of Adonis Johnson, who seeks boxing consultancy from his father’s old rival Rocky Balboa. Robert Lawtonis the one who will work on theCreedspin-off,Drago.
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Robert Lawton To Write Drago
Screenwriter Robert Lawton is said to be working onDrago. While the details are not clear yet, the film may focus on Ivy Drago and his son Viktor Drago; the former of the two was the antagonist inRocky IV: Rocky vs Drago,while the latter was seen inCreed 2.
According to IMDB, Robert Lawton has been working on a project titled,Becoming Rocky, not to be confused with the well-acclaimed docu-film directed by Derek Wayne Johnson,40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, which is also commonly regarded asBecoming Rocky. Lawton’s endeavor implies that he is passionate about the franchise and might let his brilliance shine in the spin-off.
Dolph Lundgren, who played Ivan Drago, previouslyin an interviewhad speculated and teased a potential spin-off that would mark an exploration of his character, and if the insiders are right about their information, then the rumors do align with the actor’s statements.
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Creed Producers Irwin Winkler and David Winkler vs. Sylvester Stallone
WhileDragoseems to be an under-going process, something else has become a matter of contention, and this time it involves the legend of the franchise himself — Sylvester Stallone. In anow-deleted Instagram post, the actor had called out the Winklers. He even stated that the crew he had been working with, which involved Irwin Winkler and David Winkler — producers ofCreed, were“the worst unhuman beings”he had ever met. Remarkable is how Stallone was full of praises when it came to the late producer-partner, Robert Chartoff.
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Following is an excerpt of what the uber-talented actor had to say about Irwin Winkler, and his son in his now-deleted Instagram post:
“After IRWIN controlling ROCKY for over 47 years, and now CREED, I really would like have at least a little WHAT’s LEFT of my RIGHTS back, before passing it on to ONLY YOUR CHILDREN – I believe That would be a FAIR gesture from this 93 year old gentleman.”
While he did express his disapproval for the Winklers,theSamaritanactoremphasized his support for the loyal fans who have kept the franchise alive for decades now.
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Fans Are Excited For Drago
Twitter fans of the franchise had a 50/50 split reaction to the news ofDragobeing a potential spin-off ofCreed, which also happens to be a spin-off ofRocky. While many of them are ready to delve deep into the Rocky Cinematic Universe, some are pretty hesitant.
Spin off of a spin off lol
— TG (@raysfantg)July 19, 2025
What people are forgetting to mention – this means the studio loves Creed 3 if they plan on making more movies in the franchise
— John Ruggiero (@JohnRuggiero3)June 20, 2025
Stallone about to be so pissed
— Jared (@TheJaredDG)August 24, 2025
While fans await the making ofDrago,Creed III, which marks the ninth installment in the Rocky franchise and stars Michael B. Jordan, is scheduled to release on 23rd November 2022.
Source:TwitterandThe Wrap
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