Michael B. Jordan's Controversial Rocky Retcon Saved Sylvester Stallone's Franchise

Sylvester Stallone’s Rockyfranchise remains the definitive example of an underdog sports story, which managed to gain a new lease of life following the release of the spin-off series Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan. Rocky has had a fascinating history, as the original 1976 film took home Best Picture at the Academy Awards and propelled Stallone to worldwide fame. Throughout the years, the series continued the story of Rocky Balboa as he faced fearsome foes time and again before passing the torch to his mentee, Adonis Creed, and taking on a supporting role in the spin-off films.