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Captain America: Civil War
UNITED STATES · 2016

Captain America: Civil War

Joe Russo
government regulation superhero accountability ideological conflict fractured team dynamics moral ambiguity
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Synopsis

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

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