‘Creed II’ to Bring ‘Rocky’ Franchise to China in January

More than a month after its U.S.

debut, MGM’s boxing drama “Creed-II-2018-movie-posters/”>Creed II” is set to step into the ring in China on Jan.

4.

That marks the “Rocky” franchise’s debut in mainland theaters.The sequel to 2015’s “Creed” has so far brought in about $134 million at the global box office since its U.S.

debut on Nov.

21, but has yet to surpass its predecessor’s $173 million global box office total.

With the power of the China market behind it, however, “Creed II” could be set to break the franchise’s record.

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