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Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

Directed byAnthony Russo, Joe Russo

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  1. 01

    Captain America: The Winter Soldier

    Same saga

    2014 · 136 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • the same director
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  2. 02

    Captain America: The First Avenger

    Same saga

    2011 · 124 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
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  3. 03

    Avengers: Infinity War

    Same director

    2018 · 149 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same director
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
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  4. 04

    Avengers: Endgame

    Same saga

    2019 · 181 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same director
    • strong shared themes: based on comic and marvel cinematic universe (mcu)
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  5. 05

    Avengers: Age of Ultron

    Shared cast

    2015 · 141 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: based on comic and duringcreditsstinger
    • several principal cast members
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  6. 06

    The Avengers

    Shared cast

    2012 · 143 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • several principal cast members
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  7. 08

    Iron Man 2

    Shared cast

    2010 · 124 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • several principal cast members
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  8. 09

    Iron Man 3

    Shared cast

    2013 · 130 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • several principal cast members
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  9. 10

    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 148 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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