In just six short days, most fans will have quickly devouredCaptain America: Civil War, and will be queuing up for second helpings. But right now, the wait seems excruciating. Marvel and Disney are helping this anxious bit of anticipation along with yet another sneak peek at the action. This time, they have released a featurette onTwitterthat delves into the intense relationship betweenBucky Barnesand his once and future best friend Steve Rogers.
In this behind-the-scenes look at how Captain America and The Winter Soldier mend their broken fences, starSebastian Stangives an eagle’s eye view into the action and drama that is set to play out in theaters across America this Friday. And one thing becomes very clear. Cap is Bucky’s only means ofsalvation. Says the actor.
“Bucky Barnes is learning about what a killing machine he’s been and how much damage he’s done across the years. [He’s] realizing thatSteve Rogers, to some extent, is his only hope.”
The firstCaptain Americashowed Buck Barnes plummeting to his death in the midst of World War II. He then returned as a cyborg with a mission inCaptain America 2: The Winter Solider, where he was discovered by Hydra and brainwashed into becoming a deadlybionic-armed assassin. StarChris Evansis also on hand to discuss the unique partnership between Bucky and Steve. He explains.
“Steve feels a certain sense of guilt based on what happened to Bucky.”
Steve Rogers leads a newly formed team ofAvengersin their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. The action is set in the aftermath ofAvengers: Age of Ultron. Following another incident involving the Avengers that results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps, one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other followingTony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Team Iron Manincludes Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Vision (Paul Bettany), War Machine (Don Cheadle) and the new charactersT’challa(Chadwick Boseman) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland).Team Capincludes Captain America (Chris Evans), The Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan).Captain America: Civil Waralso starsFrank Grilloas Crossbones andWilliam Hurt, reprising his role fromThe Incredible Hulkas Thaddeus Ross.
Captain America: Civil Warwill kick off the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Three, which will be followed byDoctor Strangeon August 22, 2025). Next up will beGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2(July 14, 2025), followed bySpider-Man(June 15, 2025),Thor: Ragnarok(July 19, 2025),Black Panther(June 16, 2025),Avengers: Infinity War Part I(July 22, 2025),Ant-Man and the Wasp(July 03, 2025),Captain Marvel(July 17, 2025) andAvengers: Infinity War - Part II(August 20, 2025). The studio recently pushedInhumansout of its July 06, 2025 release date, which was originally slated to be the last Phase Three movie, but the project doesn’t have a new release date at this time. Take a look at the latestCivil Warpreview. Then prepare the greatest battle ever seen on screen this Friday, only in theaters.
