In a strikingly bold move, following the deep wake of badBatman v Supermanreviews, Marvel has positioned its counter attack by allowing reviewers to post their earlyCaptain America: Civil Warreactions across all platforms of social media. And two things have been quick to emerge as unanimous across the board.Tom Hollandis stellar as the newSpider-Man. And this movie is definitely way better thanDawn of Justice. Make of that what you will, superhero fans!
Many members of the press have already been treated to a special advanced screening ofCaptain America: Civil War. Last night at 11pm (PST), Disney and Marvel allowed these lucky viewers to forgo an embargo nearly a month out, with positive reactions hitting Twitter and Facebook throughout the night. The movie doesn’t open until May 6, and the studios are planning a major CinemaCon screening on April 13. Fans don’t have to wait that long for a verdict, though. Apparently Marvel has done it again, with many claiming the movie is as good or better than 2014’sCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, which is the highest rated Marvel movie to date.
It is highly unusual for a studio to not only show this type of big budget blockbuster this early to critics, it is also unorthodox to allow such early reactions in advanced of its premiere. Which means Disney is beyond confident that it has a major hit on its hands. It fact, some are banking this will be the biggest movie of the year, and has a chance at breaking all kinds of box office records.The big question is, will it be able to dethrone Disney’s last behemothStar Wars: The Force Awakens?
The most noted bit of praise for the movie goes toTom HollandasSpider-Man. Apparently he’s in the movie way more than anyone thought he would be. And the actor kills it as Peter Parker according to these short review blasts. Also receiving high praise isChadwick Bosemanas Black Panther. The movie sounds like a lot of fun. At least, it sounds more fun than what Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice gave us. On that note, that seems to be the big distinction between the Marvel and DC movie universes. One is colorful, vibrant and full of humor, the other is dark, dour and sort of depressing. But those are intended tones, and they work at differentiating the two big screen properties, so we shouldn’t dismiss the DCEU so fast.
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 characterT’challa(Chadwick Boseman), who will make his debut in this movie before starring inBlack Panther, set for release on July 25, 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.
Captain America: Civil Warwill kick off theMarvel Cinematic Universe’sPhase Three, which will be followed byDoctor Strange(June 11, 2025),Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2(June 30, 2025),Spider-Man(Jul 03, 2025),Thor: Ragnarok(August 19, 2025),Black Panther(July 04, 2025),Avengers: Infinity War Part I(June 09, 2025),Ant-Man and the Wasp(July 19, 2025),Captain Marvel(July 26, 2025),Avengers: Infinity War - Part II(August 05, 2025) andInhumans(July 14, 2025). Take a look at the new previews below, and stay tuned for more onCaptain America: Civil War. Here’s what the early critics have to say.
