Rocky and Creed films in order

release order

First-time order

Watch these seven supported films in release order. The first six trace Rocky's boxing and family life; Creed then transfers the central legacy to Apollo's son while keeping Rocky as mentor.

1. 1

   film / 1976

   Rocky

   Begin with Rocky Balboa's first challenge to Apollo Creed.

2. 2

   film / 1979

   Rocky II

   Continue with the rematch and Rocky's first championship.

   Sequel
3. 3

   film / 1982

   Rocky III

   Follow Rocky through Clubber Lang, Mickey's death, and Apollo's training.

   Sequel
4. 4

   film / 1985

   Rocky IV

   Continue with Apollo's final fight and Rocky's challenge to Ivan Drago.

   Sequel
5. 5

   film / 1990

   Rocky V

   Return to Philadelphia as Rocky mentors Tommy Gunn.

   Sequel
6. 6

   film / 2006

   Rocky Balboa

   Finish Rocky's lead sequence with his exhibition against Mason Dixon.

   Sequel
7. 7

   film / 2015

   Creed

   Then begin Adonis Creed's story as Rocky becomes his trainer.

   Sequel

What to know: This keeps the character and story developments in the order the films reveal them.