Disagreements over international oversight of the Avengers led to a fracturing of the superhero team in 2016, culminating in a conflict between factions led by Captain America and Iron Man, according to reports released that year.
The film, Captain America: Civil War, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and starring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America and Robert Downey Jr. As Tony Stark, was released in May 2016. The screenplay was written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The film’s release followed Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and was the 13th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The central conflict stemmed from political involvement in the Avengers’ affairs, as detailed in reports from the time. This involvement prompted debate regarding accountability and control, ultimately dividing the team. The ensemble cast too included Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo, Martin Freeman, William Hurt, and Daniel Brühl.
Captain America: Civil War grossed $1.155 billion worldwide, according to box office reports. The film had a production budget of $250 million and a running time of 147 minutes. It premiered at the Dolby Theatre in April 2016 before its wider release the following month.
The film was produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Trent Opaloch served as cinematographer, with editing by Jeffrey Ford and Matthew Schmidt. The musical score was composed by Henry Jackman.
