Creed 2 Trailer Sets Up An Iconic Rivalry For Michael B. Jordan

The first trailer for Creed II is here. The sequel to 2015's hit spin-off from the Rocky series arrives in theaters in November. It stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone as veteran boxer Rocky Balboa, with Dolph Lundgren reprising his role from 1985's Rocky IV as Russian heavyweight Ivan Drago.

The trailer shows Creed after he's suffered defeat and is trying to fight his way back. Adonis is also struggling with his legacy, trying not to make the same mistakes his father did. His mentor, Rocky Balboa, advises him to reconsider fighting, indicating that Creed's opponent may be too dangerous. That opponent happens to be Viktor Drago, son of Rocky's former nemesis Ivan Drago. And thus, another underdog story is set up. Check it out above.

Creed II also stars Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok, Westworld), Wood Harris (The Wire), and Phylicia Rashad (Empire). The movie is directed by Steven Caple Jr., who previously made the acclaimed 2016 indie hit The Land.

Stallone himself was originally set to direct--as well as co-write--the movie, but he ultimately stepped aside. In December, the action icon explained this decision. "The character of Adonis Creed reflects this generation and its challenges," he said. "I believe it's important for the director to also be a part of this generation like I was in mine, to make the story as relatable as possible."

Stallone won a Golden Globe for his performance as the aging Rocky in Creed and also received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The movie made $173.6 million at the worldwide box office. Creed II hits theaters on November 21.