"Captain America: Civil War" is a 2016 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. It is the third Captain America film and the thirteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and features an ensemble cast, including Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, and many other characters from the MCU.
The film centers around a disagreement between Captain America and Iron Man over the oversight and regulation of superpowered individuals. The conflict arises when the governments of the world propose the Sokovia Accords, which would place the Avengers under official control. This ideological divide leads to a fracture within the superhero community, with characters choosing sides and engaging in intense battles.
"Captain America: Civil War" received widespread acclaim for its complex narrative, character development, and action sequences. The film is often praised for successfully juggling multiple characters and storylines while delivering emotional depth and exploring themes of accountability and friendship. The events of "Civil War" have lasting repercussions in the MCU and contribute to the overarching narrative leading up to the "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).