Captain America: Civil War (2016)
MovieEssential
The Avengers split into rival factions over government oversight of superheroes. In story order it’s #24 of 81; by release date it was the 13th MCU film, part of Phase Three. It’s Essential viewing, because the bigger story builds on it. It runs 2h 27m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Anthony and Joe Russo |
|---|---|
| Starring | Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Chadwick Boseman, Tom Holland |
| Release date | May 6, 2016 |
| Runtime | 2h 27m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 90% critics · IMDb 7.8/10 |
| Box office | $1,155M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Three |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #24 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day |
| Part of | Captain America movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Introduces Spider-Man and Black Panther; fractures the team before Infinity War.
Post-credit scene
There’s more after the credits. Open the box if you want to know what happens; it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Captain America: Civil War: tap to reveal
Teases Black Panther and Spider-Man’s homecoming.
Where it fits in your watch
Captain America: Civil War FAQ
Can you skip Captain America: Civil War?
No. It’s Essential: it’s effectively Avengers 2.5.
When was Captain America: Civil War released?
Captain America: Civil War was released on May 6, 2016.
Where does Captain America: Civil War fit in the MCU timeline?
Captain America: Civil War is set in the present day and sits at #24 of 81 in story order.
Does Captain America: Civil War have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stay through the credits for at least one extra scene. What happens in it is in the spoiler box on this page.
What to watch before Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War builds on these earlier titles, listed in release order:
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Ant-Man (2015)
Where to watch Captain America: Civil War in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Fandango at Home, Apple TV |
Where to watch Captain America: Civil War outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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