The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.

Michael B. Jordanas Adonis Johnson
Sylvester Stalloneas Rocky Balboa
Tessa Thompsonas Bianca
Phylicia Rashādas Mary Anne Creed
Andre Wardas Danny 'Stuntman' Wheeler
Tony Bellewas 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan
Ritchie Costeras Pete Sporino
Jacob 'Stitch' Duranas Stitch
Graham McTavishas Tommy Holiday
Malik Bazilleas Amir
Maryse Alberti