First CREED Poster Features Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone The movie doesn’t bare his name, but Rocky Balboa es an essential part of the new film, as the first CREED poster clearly shows. WBros. has also announced that an all-new preview/spot will debut during tonight’s Season Premiere of EMPIRE. The film, directed by Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station), stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Graham McTavish, Tessa Thompson, and Phylicia Rashad. CREED will be released in theaters on November 25. The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Creed, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.