Movie review
March 1, 2023 · 116 min · PG-13
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
Creed III follows retired boxing champion Adonis Creed as he faces off against his childhood friend Damian Anderson, a former prodigy released from prison after taking the fall for a youthful crime. The story centers on personal guilt, redemption, family loyalty, and a championship fight that forces both men to confront their shared past. Themes of Black masculinity and intra-community class dynamics surface through character relationships and backstories.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Creed III.
Woke representation / casting
Casting naturally fits the story world with no forced diversity.
Woke political dialogue
No activist dialogue.
Identity-driven story themes
Themes explore Black masculinity and class dynamics but remain tied to personal drama.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Touches on emotional vulnerability in masculinity expectations without activist institutional attack.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
No notable woke complaints or backlash reported.
Creator track record context
Ryan Coogler has a pattern of projects exploring Black social and identity themes.
Production
