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CREED II script analysis

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Adonis Creed, fresh off a championship win, is drawn into a rematch challenge by the Drago camp, testing his legacy, relationships, and resolve. Guided by Rocky and supported by Bianca, Adonis navigates training, personal doubts, and betrayal before reclaiming his title. The story concludes with redemption in the ring and a respectful moment with his rivals.

85 Save the Cat fit score 62% analysis confidence / 33 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

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Adonis wins the Light Heavyweight Championship, establishing his new peak.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 2 / 5% target

60%

Brotherhood and legacy are highlighted when Anthony tells Adonis he fought like their father.

You looked great, brother, like our Pops.
3

Set-Up

Scene 3 / Page 3 / 10% target

60%

Adonis proposes to Bianca, showing his stable personal life before conflict.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 4 / 12% target

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Buddy King offers Drago a rematch opportunity, initiating the main conflict.

I'd like to think there's a great opportunity for you both to capitalize on the Drago name that...
5

Debate

Scene 5 / Page 5 / 20% target

50%

Adonis’s family pressures him to respond publicly to Drago’s call-out on TV.

6

Break into Two

Scene 7 / Pages 6-7 / 25% target

60%

The Drago camp arrives in Philadelphia, officially launching Adonis’s second act opponent.

7

B Story

Scene 6 / Pages 5-6 / 30% target

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Rocky’s mentorship and fatherly role deepen when he shows his apartment to Robert and Logan.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 12 / Page 9 / 40% target

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Training montage and tension build as Adonis practices under Rocky’s watch.

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Midpoint

Scene 17 / Page 13 / 50% target

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Adonis confronts Rocky about orchestrating a fight setup, raising stakes in their relationship.

I paid that promoter. I wanted this to happen...
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Bad Guys Close In

Scene 20 / Page 14 / 65% target

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The medical scan threatens Adonis’s physical ability, tightening external pressure.

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All Is Lost

Scene 21 / Page 15 / 75% target

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Adonis suffers a vision of Apollo, representing his deepest fear of failure.

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Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 24 / Page 16 / 80% target

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Rocky’s encounter with Lil Duke mirrors Adonis’s isolation and doubt before the final fight.

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Break into Three

Scene 26 / Page 17 / 85% target

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Vitor’s drug scandal revelation renews Adonis’s resolve to fight a clean, fair battle.

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Finale

Scenes 30-32 / Pages 18-20 / 95% target

70%

Adonis battles Vitor through adversity, adapts his style, and ultimately wins back his title.

I wanna give a shout out to Rocky, who helped me get it back, and Bianca, mother of...
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Final Image

Scene 33 / Page 21 / 99% target

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In the locker room, mutual respect is shown between Adonis, Rocky, and the Dragos, closing the character arcs.