Sylvester Stallone's Creed is proving to be an unstoppable force in the streaming world. The 2015 film, which revitalized the Rocky franchise, has now spent an impressive 70 days in the Pluto TV top ten in the U.S., cementing its status as a fan favorite that refuses to fade.
The movie's success comes on the heels of Stallone's recent return to television in Tulsa King's fourth season, where he reprises his role as Dwight "The General" Manfredi. The season premiere, "W.W.D.D.," written by Terence Winter and directed by Guy Ferland, shot to the top of Paramount+ and continues Taylor Sheridan's winning streak. Critics have given the new season an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes after the first three episodes, making it the series' second-highest rated season to date.
While Tulsa King has added another iconic character to Stallone's legendary career, it's Rocky Balboa that remains his defining role. The original 1976 film was a cultural phenomenon, earning ten Academy Award nominations and taking home the coveted Best Picture prize. The sequels that followed, however, never quite matched the original's magic.
That all changed in 2015 when director Ryan Coogler, fresh off his acclaimed drama Fruitvale Station, was handed the keys to the Rocky universe. Coogler brought Michael B. Jordan on board to play Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo Creed, who seeks out Rocky as his trainer and mentor. The result was a fresh, emotionally resonant reboot that breathed new life into the franchise.
Now, 11 years later, Creed is still finding new audiences on Pluto TV, where its 70-day run in the top ten proves that great storytelling never goes out of style. The film's enduring popularity is a testament to Coogler's direction, Jordan's breakout performance, and Stallone's ability to evolve his most famous character.
Since Creed, Jordan and Coogler have continued to collaborate, reaching new heights with this year's Sinners, a genre-bending vampire musical horror that swept the Academy Awards. Jordan took home the Best Actor trophy, while the film also won for Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Original Screenplay, among other major honors.
For fans of Stallone's action hero legacy, Creed is a must-watch, and its streaming success is a clear sign that audiences agree. Whether you're revisiting the film or discovering it for the first time, it's a knockout that keeps delivering.
If you're in the mood for more high-octane action, check out our list of action films that grab you in the first ten minutes, or dive into classic thrillers that keep you hooked. And for those who can't get enough of Stallone, his Tulsa King is still going strong on Paramount+.
