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, marking 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.The “Rocky” films have previously been available in China via downstream media, but “‘Creed II’ brings one of the most iconic movie franchises to China cinema for the first time,” said MGM executive vice president Jose Gutierrez.Directed by Steven Caple, Jr., the film stars Michael B.
Jordan and Sylvester Stallone, who throw their punches once more
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