Finding that good reason is going to take some time, though there are certainly some threads left open for Creed III to potentially make that trilogy magic happen.
Should Creed III happen in the near, or even not so near, future, it sounds like Michael B. Jordan won’t be signing on unless there’s a good reason to proceed.
For now though, you can enjoy Creed II, which is in theaters now, ready to pump you up for a champion’s Thanksgiving.