Creed III (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

40%

Creed III2023

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What We Think

"Creed III" manages to avoid falling into most heavy-handed, woke pitfalls. Its narrative is largely character-driven and honors personal growth, family, and tradition with some contemporary touches. Hardly a woke fever dream by modern Hollywood standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While "Creed III" does emphasize themes of identity and overcoming unfair systems, the narrative focuses more on personal growth, rivalry, and accountability. Diverse casting is organic to the story and doesn't feel shoehorned in, though some could argue a bit of modern identity focus at times.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film generally respects themes of family, masculinity, responsibility, and redemption. Traditional values are present; Adonis struggles with fatherhood and legacy. No overt subversion or mockery of cultural foundation occurs, though the story does slightly lean away from classic tough-guy tropes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives aren't demonized, and the antagonist has complexity, not just villain tropes. There's no obvious ideological monologue or groupthink; moral lessons focus on personal responsibility, not activism or collectivist dogma.

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