In just over one month,Captain America: Civil Warwill kick off both the summer movie season, andMarvel’sPhase Threelineup when it hits theaters on May 6. To get fans ready for this highly-anticipated release, Flickplex has uncovered a newTV spotwhich teases an epic fight between Captain America (Chris Evans) andBlack Panther(Chadwick Boseman). We also have word fromVarietythatCaptain America: Civil Warhas been confirmed for release in China.
The report reveals thatCaptain America: Civil WardirectorsAnthony RussoandJoe Russowill appear at a promotional event in Beijing on April 19, where the Chineserelease datewill be officially announced.Variety’s sources claim that the movie will make its Chinese debut on May 6, the same date thissuperhero moviewill debut in North America. StarsChris Evans,Sebastian StanandAnthony Mackiewill also be on hand for the Chinese event.
China has grown significantly over the past few years to become one of the world’s biggest international markets. Back in 2014,Captain America: The Winter Soldierdebuted with a $38.8 millionopening weekend, en route to $116 million in the country. The country only allows a handful of American movies to debut each year, and each film must be approved by a censorship board. It isn’t known if the movie will be altered in any way for its Chinese release.
Marvel’sCaptain America: Civil Warfinds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team ofAvengersin their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving theAvengersresults 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 theAvengers, resulting in two camps, one led bySteve Rogersand his desire for theAvengersto remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Team Iron Man includes Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Vision (Paul Bettany), War Machine (Don Cheadle) and the new character T’challa (Chadwick Boseman), who will make his debut in this movie before starring inBlack Panther, set for release on June 21, 2025. Team Cap includes 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).Marvel’sCaptain America: Civil Waralso starsFrank Grilloas Crossbones,William Hurtas Thaddeus Ross,Daniel Brühlas the villainous Baron Zemo andTom HollandasSpider-Man. Take a look at the new TV spot below, and stay tuned for more onCaptain America: Civil War.
