'Captain America: Civil War' Spoilers: The Top 4 Films You Need To Watch First, How To Stream [VIDEO]
Tonight's the night! Captain America: Civil War will hit theaters at midnight, but are you ready?
Critics have been buzzing about Marvel's latest outing, going so far as to dub it one of the greatest superhero movies to date. In mere hours, all the blockbuster action will be playing out across the nation. If you're in need of a little eleventh hour Captain America baptism by fire, however, we've got you covered.
The film will pit Tony Stark against the beloved Star-Spangled Avenger as the government seeks to reign in the world's heroes. The Avengers - together and individually - have caused insurance crises from downtown Manhattan to DC to Sokovia. Now, the world's powers are attempting to reign them in, and Captain America is not a fan, particularly when it comes to the government's dislike of his old pal Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier.
To brush up on the events leading up to Civil War, fans should check out the following films:
Captain America: The First Avenger
For rent on iTunes, Google Play, PlayStation
A large portion of Civil War will focus on Steve and Bucky's complicated relationship. Best friends from the 1940s, the pair have always had each other's backs. Find out how Caps gained his powers and ultimately lost his best friend before...
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
For rent on iTunes, Google Play
...finding him again half a century later. Hydra's WWII experimentation on a POW named Bucky ultimately lead to the soldier's ability to survive his deadly First Avenger plunge, but made him a slave to the insidious organization. Constantly reprogrammed over the last 60 odd years, Bucky was outfitted with a shiny new metal arm and a desire to kill. Once he starts to remember his past, however, all bets are off.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Purchase on iTunes, Google Play, PlayStation
Captain America and Falcon are still looking high and low for an MIA Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, but their search is interrupted by Tony's inadvertent creation of an apocalyptic AI named Ultron. The devastating events in Sokovia will inform Iron Man's Civil War position, and you can meet the film's major players in the form of the Avenger's new lineup.
Bonus Film: Ant-Man
Purchase on iTunes, PlayStation
We include Paul Rudd's 2015 Marvel debut simply because the brilliant thief with an authority problem will join Team Cap, and you first might want to see him kick the Avenger's collective butts.
Click the video below to see a trailer for Captain America: Civil War.
