Captain America: Civil War Timeline ( Real )

production_announcement
May 5, 2014

Announcement of Captain America: Civil War

Marvel Studios officially announced the production of Captain America: Civil War, revealing it as a direct sequel to Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

marketing
March 12, 2016

Release of First Trailer

Marvel Studios released the first official trailer for Captain America: Civil War, giving fans a first look at the conflict between the Avengers.

film_release
May 6, 2016

Captain America: Civil War Worldwide Release

The movie Captain America: Civil War was released in theaters worldwide, becoming part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

box_office
June 2016

Box Office Success Announced

Captain America: Civil War was announced to have grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

Captain America: Civil War Timeline ( Fictional )

political_event
Late 2015

The Sokovia Accords Proposed

After the events in Sokovia, the United Nations proposes the Sokovia Accords to regulate the activities of enhanced individuals.

character_decision
Early 2016

Team Cap Resists Registration

Steve Rogers opposes the Sokovia Accords, believing that superheroes must remain free to act independently.

plot_event
Early 2016

Bucky Barnes Framed for Bombing

A bombing at the Vienna UN conference is blamed on Bucky Barnes, leading to his worldwide manhunt.

action_event
Early 2016

Battle at Leipzig Airport

The opposing factions led by Captain America and Iron Man clash in a major battle at Leipzig Airport over Bucky's fate.

action_event
Early 2016

Helicarrier Fall and War Machine Injury

During the airport battle, War Machine is severely injured when Bucky's arm strikes his suit, causing a crash.

plot_event
Early 2016

Reveal of Zemo's Plan

Helmut Zemo exposes the truth about the deaths of Tony Stark's parents, framing Bucky and escalating the conflict.

action_event
Early 2016

Final Confrontation in Siberian Facility

Captain America and Iron Man face off inside the Siberian Hydra facility, culminating in an emotional showdown.

resolution
Early 2016

Team dissolves and Bucky goes into cryo-sleep

After the confrontation, Captain America's team disbands, and Bucky is placed in cryogenic sleep for safety.