It's no easy task to have the ninth installment in a franchise feel like a worthy addition, especially when a first-time director is on board. But judging from the first reactions to Creed 3, it appears Michael B. Jordan's boxing film is another knockout.Set years after the events of Creed 2, MGM's Creed 3 sees the return of Jordan as Adonis, who continues to dominate the boxing world and thrive in his family life. But when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy (played by Jonathan Majors) returns, he must put that aside to battle his former friend in a fight that is more than just about boxing.RELATED: Black Panther 2 Director Praised Michael B. Jordan's Creed 3 Ryan Coogler's Creed received overwhelmingly positive acclaim from critics and fans, who called it a revamping of the Rocky franchise. Creed 2 followed in that film's footsteps, providing another worthy addition filled with plenty of heart. As for Creed 3, it appears the success will keep on rolling. Many reviewers who attended an early screening are calling it another emotional story with terrific performances from Jordan and Majors and top-notch direction.[EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff/status/1623918154929033217?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/therealsupes/status/1623912289291341825?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/treymangum/status/1624040997452668938?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/JackKennedy/status/1624081662614159361?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER][EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/NextBestPicture/status/1623945963529281537?s=20&t=_x6BvSQH7jTWsJ28WxoWew[/EMBED_TWITTER]Much of the praise is pointed toward the Creed 3 boxing sequences, which Jordan knew he wanted to focus on to have the film stand out. Jordan previously noted that his behind-the-scenes Creed 3 team was essential to helping craft the boxing scenes, which he said were easier to direct because he could do so while acting. Jordan has also shared that he gained helpful tips from successful actors-turned-filmmakers such as Denzel Washington and Bradley Cooper.Jordan previously teased Creed 4 and suggested further spinoffs to the Rocky franchise could happen. Of course, fans will have to wait and see how Creed 3 unfolds before they can get an idea of what the future holds for the Rocky universe. In addition to its two leads, Creed 3 stars Tessa Thompson as Bianca Taylor, Wood Harris as Tony "Little Duke" Evers, Phylicia Rashad as Mary Anne Creed, Florian Munteanu as Viktor Drago, and Tony Bellew as "Pretty" Ricky Conlan. Ryan Coogler, Keenan Coogler, and Zach Baylin wrote the Creed 3 story, with Keenan Coogler and Baylin penning the screenplay.Creed 3 will be released in theatres on March 3, 2023.MORE: What To Know Before Seeing Creed 3 Source: Creed 3/Twitter