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Captain America: Civil War 2016

As global tensions rise, Captain America's unwavering commitment to justice is tested by the weight of accountability. Following a devastating incident, the world demands control over the Avengers' actions, sparking an internal conflict that threatens to tear the team apart. Amidst the chaos, a new enemy emerges, challenging Steve Rogers and his comrades to confront their differences and protect humanity from destruction.

As global tensions rise, Captain America's unwavering commitment to justice is tested by the weight of accountability. Following a devastating incident, the world demands control over the Avengers' actions, sparking an internal conflict that threatens to tear the team apart. Amidst the chaos, a new enemy emerges, challenging Steve Rogers and his comrades to confront their differences and protect humanity from destruction.

Does Captain America: Civil War have end credit scenes?

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Captain America: Civil War does have end credit scenes. Stay until the very end!

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Captain America: Civil War

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Ratings and Reviews for Captain America: Civil War

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Metacritic

75

Metascore

8.2

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

90%

TOMATOMETER

review

89%

User Score

IMDb

7.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

74

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.6

From 5.2K fan ratings

Movie Insider

4.37/5

From 213 fan ratings

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Awards & Nominations for Captain America: Civil War

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23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2017

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

43rd Saturn Awards 2017

Nomination

Best Actor

Chadwick Boseman
Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

Chadwick Boseman
Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

Tom Holland
Win

Best Performance by a Younger Actor

Tom Holland

22nd Critics' Choice Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Action Movie

Chris Evans
Nomination

Best Actor in an Action Movie

Chris Evans
Scarlett Johansson
Nomination

Best Actress in an Action Movie

Scarlett Johansson

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Captain America: Civil War

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In 1991, a brainwashed super-soldier named James “Bucky” Barnes, portrayed by Sebastian Stan, is sent from a Hydra facility in Siberia on a crucial mission to seize an automobile containing a case of super-soldier serum. Activated through a set of code words inscribed in a Red Book, Barnes becomes an obedient soldier, ultimately leading to a violent operation where he attacks a Cadillac, resulting in the tragic death of its occupants and the theft of the serum from the vehicle’s trunk.

Fast forward to the current day, just over a year since the Avengers’ confrontation with Ultron in Sokovia. Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, along with his fellow Avengers Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), and Wanda Maximoff (who is portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen), attempt to thwart Brock Rumlow ([Frank Grillo]), who is trying to steal a hazardous biological weapon in Lagos. Despite their best efforts, Rumlow escapes, ultimately detonating a bomb in a desperate bid against the Avengers, revealing that Barnes is not only tied to his schemes but remembers Rogers.

This incident leads U.S. Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross ([William Hurt]) to inform the Avengers about the Sokovia Accords, a petition being prepared by the United Nations that mandates oversight of their operations. The Avengers find themselves split: Tony Stark supports the governance due to his role in the events that led to Sokovia’s destruction, whereas Rogers believes in his moral judgment over governmental control.

Tensions escalate when a bomb kills King T’Chaka ([John Kani]), the father of T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), at a conference in Vienna aimed at ratifying the accords. Evidence suggests that Barnes is behind the explosion, triggering T’Challa’s vow for vengeance. Meanwhile, Rogers is determined to protect his childhood friend Barnes from both the authorities and T’Challa. The two manage to track Barnes to Bucharest, where he vehemently denies involvement in the bombing.

As the plot thickens, Vision attempts to prevent Wanda’s departure on orders from Stark, revealing the fracture within the team regarding oversight. Rogers aims to bring Barnes in peacefully but discovers that Stark has kept Wanda confined under the pretense of safety, leading to heightened conflict.

Helmut Zemo ([Daniel Brühl]), a cunning antagonist, locates and murders Barnes’ former Hydra handler, seizing the book that contains activation phrases for Barnes’ programming. He manipulates Barnes into a rampage, intending to escape, and reveals that he orchestrated the Vienna attack. Understanding this new threat, Rogers opts to break the rules and enlists allies like Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner), Wanda, and Scott Lang in order to stop Zemo.

With permission from Ross, Stark assembles his team including Romanoff, T’Challa, James Rhodes (Don Cheadle), Vision, and a newly updated Peter Parker (Tom Holland) to capture the renegade team. A confrontation ensues at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where, despite the heated battle, Romanoff chooses to aid Rogers and Barnes in their escape.

After discovering Zemo’s manipulation and the truth behind Barnes’ alleged crimes, Stark finds Rogers and Barnes in Siberia just as Zemo reveals that he has killed other super-soldiers. In a heartbreaking confrontation, Stark learns of Barnes’ history with his parents, leading to a fractured relationship among the heroes. Enraged, he attacks both Rogers and Barnes, which culminates in further devastation.

After Zemo’s plans crumble, he is apprehended, while Stark aids Rhodes in regaining the ability to walk through exoskeleton technology. A significant moment arises as Rogers orchestrates a daring breakup of his captured friends from prison.

In a poignant mid-credits scene, Barnes is given asylum in Wakanda, agreeing to return to cryogenic stasis until he can be freed from his conditioning. Meanwhile, in a post-credits tease, Parker experiments with a new gadget, hinting at more adventures to come.

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Cars Featured in Captain America: Civil War

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Explore all cars featured in Captain America: Civil War, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Alfa

1967

Romeo A 12

Alfa

2006

Romeo Brera

Audi

2001

A4 B6

Audi

2016

A4 B9

Audi

2015

A7 Sportback C7

Audi

2014

A8 D4

Audi

2014

Prologue

Audi

2006

Q7

Audi

2015

R8

Audi

2012

S8 D4

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