Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 superhero film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe directed by the Russo brothers. It follows a conflict between Captain America and Iron Man over government oversight of superheroes after a mission causes major collateral damage. As loyalties divide the Avengers, the story explores friendship, responsibility, and the consequences of power. The film is based on Marvel Comics characters and is widely known for introducing Black Panther and Spider-Man into the MCU.