Creed in 35mm with Black Auteur Film Festival

Creed in 35mm with Black Auteur Film Festival is your chance to watch one of the most electric sports dramas of the last decade the way it was meant to be seen: on glorious 35mm film, with a crowd that’s ready to cheer every punch, flinch, and training montage.

This special screening of Ryan Coogler’s 2015 hit brings Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis Johnson back to the big screen, alongside icons Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, and Phylicia Rashad. Adonis never knew his legendary father, Apollo Creed, but he can’t escape the pull of the ring. Determined to step out of the shadow of a last name and build his own legacy, he seeks out an aging Rocky Balboa and convinces him to train him. Rocky, still carrying the weight of old battles inside and outside the ring, sees flashes of Apollo in Adonis—and maybe a chance at redemption of his own.

The film balances bone-rattling boxing sequences with intimate, human moments: the push-pull of romance, the weight of legacy, and the question at the heart of every underdog story—what does it really mean to have the heart of a fighter? On 35mm, the sweat, the grain, the sound of the crowd, and those long, fluid takes in the ring hit with an extra dose of cinematic adrenaline.

Co-presented by the Black Auteur Film Festival (BAFF), this event is also a celebration of Austin’s only Black film festival and the power of Black storytelling on and off the screen. Between the emotionally charged performances and Coogler’s dynamic direction, Creed is a reminder of how generational stories, mentorship, and community can shape a fighter’s path—both in the ring and in the world.

At the screening, you can show your support for BAFF in the most delicious way possible: by grabbing their signature drink, the Adonis Punch. Every sip sends proceeds directly to the nonprofit festival, helping fund its third annual showcase of bold, original films by Black Texas filmmakers coming up on June 20. It’s the perfect combo—cinephile night out, plus direct support for local Black creatives.

Expect a lively, movie-loving crowd; fans quoting lines under their breath; and plenty of folks discovering or revisiting Creed’s emotional knockout on film. Whether you’re a diehard Rocky fan, a Black cinema supporter, a BAFF regular, or just in the mood for a high-impact, heart-first story on the big screen, this is a cinematic event worth putting on your calendar.

• Experience Creed in a rich, cinematic 35mm print
• Cheer on Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, and Phylicia Rashad in a packed-house setting
• Support the Black Auteur Film Festival by ordering the signature Adonis Punch
• Connect with local film lovers and Black cinema supporters before and after the screening
• Get hyped for BAFF’s third annual festival on June 20 by catching this special co-presented event