Captain America: Civil War ending explained: How The Avengers split up

Captain America: Civil War ending explained: How The Avengers split up

As a long-time Marvel fan who has grown up with these characters, I must say that “Captain America: Civil War” was a game-changer in the MCU. The movie masterfully weaved together a complex narrative, introduced new heroes, and set the stage for future battles in ways that were both heartbreaking and exhilarating.


In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America’s third outing presented a challenging mission: extending his solo storyline, introducing essential characters like Spider-Man and Black Panther, and offering an unforgettable superhero clash that would leave a lasting impression on cinema-goers. Remarkably, it succeeded in every aspect and beyond.

Let’s delve into the intricate plot of the upcoming film, “Avengers: Doomsday”. To fully appreciate this epic tale, let’s revisit the dramatic events that transpired in “Captain America: Civil War” and understand its impact on our beloved superheroes.

The Sokovia Accords disassembled the Avengers

The world’s strongest champions have consistently fought for the greater good, shielding the vulnerable and rescuing countless lives in the harshest of conditions. Yet, this noble pursuit doesn’t exclude unintentional harm or casualties that may occur along the way. This theme is delved into extensively during the unfolding events of “Captain America: Civil War“. To illustrate this aspect, General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross presents evidence of the Hulk accidentally squashing innocent people beneath debris, civilians injured by Helicarriers brought down by Captain America, and Ultron laying waste to an entire city.

In the end, what tipped the scales was the incident in Lagos. During this event, Crossbones attempted to steal a biological weapon from the Institute for Infectious Diseases. This action prompted a new group of Avengers to step in. Unfortunately, Rumlow detonated a bomb attached to himself while fighting Captain America. In a heartbreaking turn of events, Wanda Maximoff tried to redirect the explosion with her powers, but instead sent it skyward and struck a nearby building, causing the deaths of many innocent civilians.

Captain America: Civil War ending explained: How The Avengers split up

Although this event wasn’t on par with Tony Stark creating a lethal AI, it still sparked global concern, leading governments worldwide to tackle the underlying issue. For years, Earth’s most powerful heroes had functioned autonomously, beyond any legal boundaries. Eventually, 117 nations collaborated and passed the Sokovia Accords, an agreement that mandated the Avengers to comply with instructions from a United Nations panel.

This choice sparked debate among heroes, not everyone approving. Swiftly, two factions emerged: one headed by Tony Stark supporting the Accords and another led by Steve Rogers opposing them. The outlawed were pursued, leading to a spectacular action sequence that ranks high in MCU history. However, this thrilling event ultimately led to the dissolution of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

At the conclusion of the film, Captain America and companions like Black Widow and Falcon flee together. Additionally, James Rhodes, also known as War Machine, sustains severe injuries at the hands of Vision, resulting in his needing to wear leg braces.

In addition to clashing with one another during the events of “Civil War”, The Avengers also disband. This period of disunity provides an ideal opportunity for a formidable new adversary to step into the limelight.

Civil War sets up Thanos for victory

Previously, we weren’t aware that Thanos would ultimately wipe out half of all life in the universe during Avengers: Infinity War. Earlier, Earth’s strongest champions had already thwarted Loki and Ultron’s plans for world domination. Yet, they were unable to prevent the Mad Titan from executing one of the MCU’s greatest calamities. Despite his power surpassing any previous threat, there was a greater number of Marvel heroes available to confront him. If only they had united their forces instead of acting individually, they would have been in a stronger position to stop him.

Captain America: Civil War ending explained: How The Avengers split up

In the movie Infinity War, we witnessed battles taking place simultaneously in two locations: Thanos’ homeworld Titan and Wakanda. At each site, a distinct group of superheroes were present, working on separate strategies to save our planet. Regrettably, this strategy of splitting forces led to their downfall, as neither team was able to completely win the fight.

In the aftermath of the events in “Avengers: Civil War,” Captain America and Iron Man chose to keep their distance from each other, leading to a lack of alignment when it came time to confront Thanos. If the incident in Lagos hadn’t transpired, the Sokovia Accords wouldn’t have been established, allowing Earth’s strongest heroes to remain united and better prepared to tackle threats like Thanos.

Tony finds the truth behind the death of his parents

Throughout the course of “Captain America: Civil War”, Baron Helmut Zemo orchestrated events from behind the scenes. Initially, it appeared he aimed to create and control a powerful army of super-soldiers. However, upon closer inspection, his true intention was to drive a wedge between the Avengers, ultimately dismantling them from within. To achieve this, he strategically placed Captain America, Iron Man, and Bucky Barnes in the same location and unveiled the truth before their eyes.

Captain America: Civil War ending explained: How The Avengers split up

As it turns out, Bucky Barnes, who had been brainwashed by Hydra at the time, was responsible for the death of Tony Stark’s parents, and there was a videotape to prove it. This revelation was far from welcome news for Tony when he learned the identity of his parents’ murderer. To add insult to injury, Steve Rogers admitted that he had known about what really happened all along but chose to keep it hidden.

A violent confrontation erupts among two powerful soldiers, one dressed in an armor suit, and Bucky Barnes attempts to flee while Steve Rogers holds them off. Unfortunately, Bucky loses his prosthetic arm during the battle. To complicate matters further, the alliance between Captain America (Steve) and Iron Man disintegrates, leading to the dissolution of the Avengers team and even depriving Cap of his legendary shield.

Ultimately, Tony comes to understand that surrendering total power to the government over the Avengers might not have been beneficial for the team. Consequently, when Steve resolves to free the imprisoned members of his Avengers group, Iron Man chooses not to intervene; thereby enabling his old friend to act justly.

Luckily, Earth’s strongest superheroes united once more in Avengers: Endgame, successfully reversing Thanos’ snap. It marked the final occasion where fans would witness the legendary trio of Marvel characters – Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America – battle together. Indeed, it was a spectacular finale to remember.

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2024-09-21 17:31

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