Ivan is clearly heartbroken while Viktor storms out, leading the two to argue. That's when Ludmilla makes an unexpected appearance, shocking them both. That perception changes around the midway point, where Viktor beats Adonis and Ivan and Viktor are later invited to dinner with some Russian elites to celebrate.Ĭreed 2's Russian dinner scene sees them both look out of place, with Ivan in an ill-fitting suit and Viktor holding back barely concealed contempt for the people who cast his father aside. While he's no longer the larger than life cartoon of Rocky IV, Drago is still presented in somewhat villainous terms, with his reunion scene with Rocky seeing him blame the boxer for ruining his life and that Viktor will 'break' Adonis when they fight. Drago raised his son in Ukraine and they lived a tough life as he trained Viktor to be a fighter. That's why some considered it a risk when it was announced Ivan Drago was returning for Creed 2, which saw his son Viktor fighting Adonis.Ĭreed 2 does much to humanize Ivan Drago, establishing that after he was defeated by Rocky he was outcast, with his wife Ludmilla (Brigitte Nielsen) leaving him to raise their son Viktor on his own. Drago himself became an iconic movie figure and made Lundgren a movie star, but the monosyllabic boxer was more of a walking symbol of the Soviet Union than a person. That sequel saw Apollo Creed killed in the ring by Russian boxer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), with Rocky later facing the Russian giant for revenge. Related: What Creed II Doesn't Tell You About Rocky IVĬreed also did the impossible by somewhat grounding the events of 1985's cartoonish Rocky IV. Creed turned out to be one of the best entries in the entire series, fronted by excellent performances and heartfelt drama. Jordan's Adonis Creed - the son of his late rival turned best friend Apollo (Carl Weathers). This focused on Rocky training Michael B. That's until Stallone was lured back for 2015 spinoff Creed from director Ryan Coogler. After Stallone redeemed the franchise's reputation with belated 2006 sequel Rocky Balboa - following the disappointment of 1990's Rocky V - that seemed to be that for the series.

Creed 2 subtitle script