To show you why Captain America is a hero and leader worth following, we rank and discuss his 25 greatest moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A civil war is coming, and you must choose a side. It’s security and accountability versus freedom and liberty. You may align with Team Cap if you believe in protecting the latter at all costs. Everything comes with a sacrifice, and Captain America: Civil War will be the action-packed platform that shows us what is at stake.
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Captain America / Steve Rogers, the greatest patriot the world has ever known, understands first-hand the price of freedom. As a soldier in World War II, Cap fought against the Nazis and Hydra. His service and sacrifice to the United States and the world are legendary. So it comes as no surprise that Cap is apprehensive when it comes to organizations overstepping their boundaries. When Iron Man / Tony Stark supports a system of government sanctioned checks and balances, it puts the two Avengers at odds with each other.
Who will you partner with when Civil War arrives? To help show Cap’s mentality in this summer’s blockbuster event, we give you 25 Greatest Captain America Moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Maybe seeing Captain America’s various milestones will influence your decision.
Join us as we rank his 25 greatest moments …
Next: #25 - Everybody needs a hero
#25 – Awkward Admiration from a Fan
From: The Avengers (2012)
Captain America is admired by the young and the old because he’s strong and never wavers in doing what’s right. So when Agent Coulson (who’s now been promoted to Director Coulson on Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD) met his childhood hero in the flesh, it was a classic speechless fan scenario.
Well, Coulson probably wished he truly remained speechless because what really came out of his mouth was quite awkward. Trying to nervously introduce himself, Coulson blurted out the words, “I watched you while you were sleeping.” We all cringed because we’ve all been in Coulson’s shoes.
Next: #24 - Showing respect even in battle
#24 – Language
From: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Captain America is a man from a bygone era where everyone was expected to say their “please” and “thank yous.” So it’s not a surprise that the greatest patriot the world has ever known would react this way after hearing a curse word come out of the mouth of a fellow Avenger.
As Tony is about to make his assault on Strucker’s Hydra fortress, an unseen force field blocks his entrance. What else could the Billionaire with a Mouth say? Right after blurting out the other word for “caca,” Cap interjects Iron Man with “language.” From then on, the Avengers have their fun at Steve’s expense — basically calling him a prude.
The real payoff is at the end, when Captain America himself uses some “racy” language to thank Nick Fury for his save. Fury, always knowing the right thing to say, replies with, “Whoa ho … You kiss your mother with that mouth?”
Next: #23 - She'll always be his girl
#23 – Time Has Kept Them Apart
From: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Steve Rogers’s honor knows no bounds. After meeting Peggy Carter during World War II, he was smitten by the British agent. During his impending sacrificial plunge into the Arctic, Steve promised Peggy a dance.
Who knew that it would be 70 years before the two would ever meet again. It’s not known if Steve and Peggy ever had that dance after he was unfrozen. But what is known is that he kept Peggy in his heart all this time.
In a poignant scene, an elderly Peggy, who’s obviously slipping in and out of dementia, becomes both elated and sad to see her past love at her bed side. Steve comforts her by saying, “Well, I couldn’t leave my best girl … not when she owes me a dance.” Proving once again that Captain America is the most loyal and upstanding guy there is.
Next: #22 - His heart was bigger than his muscles
#22 – Show a Little Respect
From: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
We can all agree that when someone talks during a movie, it’s one of the most annoying things in the world. Now, couple that with disrespectful commentary at a time when American lives are being lost. That’s what a pre-Super-Soldier-Serum-enhanced Steve Rogers experienced when he was attending a movie at his local theater.
As footage played showing brave America soldiers on the battlefront, a loudmouthed bully became belligerent, demanding that the movie start already. Steve initially asked the man to show some respect. When those wishes went ignored, the future First Avenger told the jerk to shut up.
We soon see Steve taking a pummeling in the back alley. Knocked down and almost out of wind, Steve declares, “I can do this all day,” proving that the biggest muscle Captain America has is his heart.
Next: #21 - Persistence matters
#21 – Captain America vs. Ultron: A Lesson in Determination
From: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
The Avengers make a trip to South Korea when they locate Ultron’s next target — an incubation cradle, a tomb-like chamber that contains the future body of Vision. Taking a daring leap off a bridge, Captain America lands right on the truck carrying the precious cargo. Ultron, who’s already on the truck, gets wind of this and attempts to blast the Avenger off the vehicle.
But it’s not easy getting rid of a super-soldier who’s determined to fight evil at all costs. Captain America, with his amazing agility, swings around the truck and back onto its roof — eventually facing off with the evil automaton. Throwing his boomerang vibranium shield, Captain America is able to temporarily get some hits in. However, Ultron takes his shield and throws it to the ground.
It isn’t until Black Widow, on an all-electric Harley (hey, who says you can’t be green while fighting evil), grabs the iconic shield and sends it back to its owner. Captain America once again gets an upper hand, only to be thrown off the truck. Ultron then tries to crush Captain America by blasting the vehicles around him. Performing an amazing array of sprints and somersaults, the First Avenger launches his way back onto the truck.
Next: #20 - Axes are for amateurs
#20 – Steve Just About Loses It
From: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Hiding out at Clint Barton’s family home, Steve Rogers and Tony Stark help out with the chores by chopping wood. There’s already a huge contrast between the two: for every two or three swings that Tony takes with his axe, Steve needs only one hit to splinter the wood. Though the work seems mundane, the argument between the two isn’t.
Steve is disheartened that his own team is keeping things from him, and Tony is suspicious as to what Steve saw in his Scarlet Witch-induced vision. In Tony’s own words, “I don’t trust a guy without a dark side.” Steve replies that Tony hasn’t seen it yet. The argument soon escalates to Tony’s unsanctioned research which led to the creation of Ultron. Tony believes that his invention was a means to an end. A war that would end all wars. Because at the end of the day, he wants a world where the Avengers aren’t necessary anymore.
Angered by Tony’s self-entitled, self-righteous attitude, Steve tears a log in half with his bare hands. The First Avenger has seen the deaths of innocent people from men trying to win wars that haven’t started yet.
Next: #19 - Cap should try some chalk dust
#19 – Oops, It Slipped
From: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Let’s just put this out there: Captain America is strong. How strong? Well, he’s been seen to kick a car and have it slide a few feet, and also destroy punching bags like they were piñatas. On top of his strength, Cap is a highly trained acrobat and can improvise on-the-spot. A combination of these talents can be seen when Cap battles a group of Hydra soldiers.
Riding his motorcycle, Captain America sees an oncoming vehicle filled with opponents. It seems that the only way to break through would be to use a rocket launcher or a bulldozer. But not for the First Avenger. He quickly applies the front breaks, somersaults over the handlebars while still grabbing onto them, lands on his feet, and catapults the motorcycle over his head. The motorcycle smashes into the Hydra vehicle while taking out a few men. Captain America sees the result and only says, “It slipped out.”
Next: #18 - There are many qualities to being a hero
#18 – Being A Hero Is More Than Strength
From: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Even before Steve Rogers took the Super-Soldier Serum, he had smarts and courage. These qualities are on full display when he initially joins the US Army. At boot camp, we see Steve, due to his weak frame and asthma, barely keep up with the rest of the troops.
However, he bested all his fellow soldiers when they were given a challenge to grab a flag that was flying from a high pole. The winner was to be given the reward of riding back to camp in a jeep with Peggy Carter. As every soldier failed trying to get up the pole, Steve, with his intelligence, removed a pin at the bottom and watched the pole fall to the ground — thus attaining the flag with ease.
The next example was something even more impressive, and would define the very essence of Captain America. Testing to see who had the “guts” to become a candidate for the Super-Soldier program, Colonel Phillips took a grenade from a truck and tossed it in the middle of a field of soldiers. Everyone quickly cleared the area — all except for Steve, who jumped on the grenade and shielded it with his body. The grenade turned out to be a fake, but Steve’s courage, bravery, and self-sacrifice were as real and true as can be.
Next: #17 - All he wanted was a dance
#17 – A Sacrifice for the World
From: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
At the climax of the fight between Captain America and the Red Skull, the evil Hydra leader picks up the Tesseract cube which has fallen to the floor. Holding it in triumph, the Red Skull sees the cosmos start to appear above him. He eventually starts to disintegrate and disappear from existence. Although we now know that he was most likely transported to another dimension.
Getting rid of the Red Skull only solved one immediate problem. The other problem was that the aircraft contained weapons of mass destruction which would cause a high death toll if they were to detonate in New York. Captain America saw no other option but to pilot the plane and crash it into the Arctic where no lives would be lost. He radios to Peggy to tell her a heartfelt goodbye.
Placing a picture of her on the control plane, he asks for a raincheck for their dance. Peggy, in tears, schedules it to be a week from their present time. Prolonging the goodbye, Steve tells her that he still doesn’t know how to dance. She promises to show him how. Before he could finish his last words, the radio goes dead. Peggy is left calling his name, with only the sound of static on the other end.
Next: #16 - He almost ruled Asgard
#16 – Cap is Almost Worthy
From: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
It started out with Clint Barton questioning Thor’s “trick” in lifting Mjolnir, the legendary hammer. Thor emphasized that there was no trickery involved whatsoever. The God of Thunder went as far as giving each Avenger a try at lifting his weapon of choice. Challenge accepted! It started with Clint … then Tony Stark … then Tony and Rhodey. The team did get a momentary scare when Bruce Banner made his attempt by mock-summoning his Hulk side as a joke.
However, if there ever was an Avenger or a person, for that matter, who had the “worthiness” to lift Mjolnir, it would be Steve Rogers. As Steve grasped the hammer’s handle, he gave it a good pull. Thor, who was jovially smiling and laughing at everyone else’s failed attempts, was washed over with a wave of concern when Mjolnir actually budged.
On a second attempt by Steve, the hammer stayed securely in place. Thor reacted with a relieved laugh and said, “Nothing!” What most don’t know is that Captain America actually wielded Mjolnir in the comics. So the debate here is that Steve may have been pretending in order to protect Thor … because that’s what someone who’s worthy would do.
Next: #15 - He was meant for more
#15 – The First Rescue Mission
From: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
After Steve Rogers received the Super-Soldier Serum and Vita-Ray treatment, the US Army didn’t put him right to work. Why? Colonel Phillips had thought he was getting any army of super-soldiers. But with Erskine dead and the Super-Soldier formula lost, all plans for an elite fighting force were scrapped. Phillips didn’t think Steve had what it took to fight a war, let alone one against Hydra.
Senator Brandt, though, saw Steve in action and had other ideas of how Steve could serve the United States — tour the nation as a character called “Captain America” promoting war bonds. Always keeping his chin up and always willing to help, Steve agreed to this silly idea. That is, until he got word that his best friend, James “Bucky” Barnes, and his unit were missing in action. Defying orders and getting the assistance of both Howard Stark and Peggy Carter, Steve mounted a rescue mission.
Infiltrating a Hydra fortress, Steve frees numerous Allied soldiers and rescues Bucky. It was also at this time that he had his first encounter with the Red Skull. Arriving back to base with the enemies’ weapons and freed soldiers, Steve gains the respect of Phillips, who finally allows Steve to become an active part of the war — but this time, he would be armed with a new suit and technology from Stark.
Next: #14 - Right back at ya!
#14 – A Swift Grenade Return
From: The Avengers (2012)
When the Helicarrier is infiltrated by Loki’s henchmen and a brainwashed Hawkeye, Captain America goes into action, trying to protect the craft from being brought down. With one of the engines blown out, Cap jumps and performs a range of acrobatic moves in order to get through a mangled mess of steel and debris.
Moving through the Helicarrier swiftly, Cap is able to commandeer some of the weapons and fire back at his enemies. When one henchman sees an opportunity, he throws a grenade at Cap. What this henchman doesn’t know is that Cap is as swift in thinking as he is in fighting. In one quick move, Cap jumps over a large gap and slaps the grenade away, allowing it to detonate at a safe distance.
Next: #13 - He's called 'Captain' for a reason
#13 – Cap Takes Command
From: The Avengers (2012)
When the Avengers first met, they didn’t really mesh well. In fact, they were like oil and water. During the apprehension of Loki, Thor arrived and had a short fight with Iron Man. It only ended when Captain America stopped a blow from Mjolnir and a whole forest was leveled. On the Helicarrier, an enraged Hulk and a Loki-influenced Clint Barton almost brought down the giant craft.
It wasn’t until the death of Phil Coulson did the team feel the need to set aside some of their differences and work together. However, the true turning point for the team came when they were almost outnumbered by the Chitauri. As Bruce Banner rode in on a motorcycle, Iron Man led a giant Chitauri Leviathan right towards them. Captain America suggested that Banner “get angry.” And so, the legendary green giant was released onto the enemy.
As the team came together, knowing that each and every one of them had talents to offer, Captain America displayed the reasons for his namesake. He quickly took command and mapped out a strategy plan for fighting Loki and the Chitauri. For the Hulk, Cap kept it to the simple command of “Hulk, … SMASH!”
Next: #12 - This might be a two-man job
#12 – Cap and Falcon Take On SHIELD and the Helicarriers
From: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
The mission is simple: infiltrate a Hydra controlled Triskelion; fight against an army of agents and soldiers who know you’re coming; and take down three automated Helicarriers. Yeah, piece of cake. Well, maybe you should bring along a friend … you know, just in case you need him to hold your shield.
When the Helicarrier drones are about to go online, Cap and Falcon waste no time getting on board each craft. Jumping from a height that’s enough to kill a normal human being, Cap lands on one of the Helicarrier drones.
Cap takes on an army of Hydra loyalists with Maria Hill giving him a live countdown of the little time he has left. As he races against the clock to switch out the chips, Cap encounters his former best friend — Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier.
Next: #11 - There's more than one way to stop a fight
#11 – The Shield vs. Mjolnir
From: The Avengers (2012)
The first time Iron Man and Thor meet, they’re fighting over who gets custody of Loki. Yeah, it sounds a lot like divorce court. The squabble quickly turns into an all out battle in a secluded forest. With repulsor beams and Mjolnir strikes illuminating the night, Thor and Iron Man are almost evenly matched.
Seeing the ridiculousness of these two, Captain America, level-headed as always, steps in to break it up. However, Thor doesn’t take kindly to commands telling him to put his hammer down. As Thor launches into the air, ready to strike, Cap raises his shield to protect himself. With the two legendary weapons coming into fierce contact, a shockwave levels the entire forest.
Next: #10 - Turning the tide of war
#10 – Fighting Hydra Montage
From: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
After rescuing Bucky Barnes and the rest of his unit from Hydra, Steve Rogers is allowed by Colonel Phillips to fully participate in the war. With Howard Stark providing Steve a new suit, state-of-the-art equipment, and vibranium shield, our hero goes to war as Captain America.
Scene-after-scene we see Captain America lead soldiers on various successful missions taking down Hydra installations. Wielding his shield with expertise and Bucky on-point to snipe out any unseen enemies, Cap is an unstoppable Allied force. At one point, an angered Red Skull vents his frustrations to his men because they can’t “outwit a simpleton with a shield.” That alone is high praise.
Next: #9 - He's been to that game
#9 – Waking Up to an Alien Time
From: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Being told that your loved ones and friends are long gone can be quite traumatic for anyone. I guess that’s the whole reason why SHIELD lied to Steve Rogers — to soften the blow. After saving countless lives by crashing Hydra’s aircraft into the Arctic, Steve becomes frozen for almost 70 years.
He suddenly awakens to a baseball game being broadcast on the radio. When a female — dressed to resemble Peggy Carter — enters the room to greet him, Steve is quick to catch on that this isn’t where she says it is. Why? He was actually at the baseball game being broadcast, and the reports don’t match his recollection. Seeing Steve become more agitated, she signals for assistance. Soon, two SHIELD agents dressed in tactical gear enter. The First Avenger quickly throws them through the room’s wall, revealing that the room was only a facade inside of a larger building.
Steve sprints for the exits, knocking over other SHIELD agents trying to stop him. Out in the open, Steve discovers that he’s in a place very foreign to him — 2012 New York City. Nick Fury quickly arrives, apologizes, and comes clean as to why they had to lie to him. When Fury asks if he’s gong to be okay, Steve, in a melancholy tone, responds, “Yeah, yeah … I just … I had a date.”
Next: #8 - Cap has seen this before and he's not impressed
#8 – Bullies Come in All Forms
From: The Avengers (2012)
Starting out as a small guy, Steve Rogers has seen and experienced bullying in all forms. When he was being selected for the Super-Soldier program, Dr. Abraham Erskine asked him why he wanted to join, and if he wanted to “kill Nazis.” Steve responded with, “I don’t want to kill anyone. I don’t like bullies. I don’t care where they’re from.” It was that statement that prompted Erskine to select Steve as a candidate.
Steve saying, “I don’t care where they’re from,” can almost be a foreshadowing of what he was going to be up against 70 years later. In 2012, after waking up from his icy slumber, Captain America became part of the Avengers. On their first mission, they encountered one of these “bullies” in the form of Loki. As the God of Lies and Mischief forced a whole block of people to kneel before him, an old man stood up and refused to be oppressed. Loki, first amused, became angered by the man’s defiance, and fired a deadly blast at him with his scepter.
Captain America, just in the nick of time, jumps down with his shield and deflects the blast, hitting Loki and saving the old man. Cap then tells Loki that the last time he was in Germany and saw a man standing above everbody else, they ended up disagreeing. We’re not sure if Cap was referring to the Red Skull or Adolf Hitler. But what’s definitely known is that Captain America is a protector of the liberties of the innocent.
Next: #7 - They complete each other
#7 – Cap and Thor Make a Great Duo
From: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Captain America has always been known to be a team player. He was probably the kid who shared all his toys with everyone in the neighborhood. Thor … not so much. However, as time went on, the God of Thunder grew and changed, making him more modest and cooperative. That, kids, is what we call character arcing. Thor’s growth can be seen in his rapport and respect for Cap. And it also shows in their partnered fight and save scenes.
In the opening sequence, we see the team in Sokovia, infiltrating Strucker’s Hydra research base. When Cap and Thor see a whole line of Hydra soldiers approach, Cap raises his shield and Thor hits it with Mjolnir, creating a shockwave that knocks the soldiers down and destroys a tank.
The next time we see some shield-and-hammer action is during the final battle. Cap flips his shield up at Thor, who bats it with Mjolnir, accelerating the shield into a deadly projectile that flies and cuts its way through dozens of Ultron’s drones.
However great their fight scenes are, the two work just as well together saving lives. When a car with a woman inside falls off a dilapidated bridge, Thor flies after her, grabs her, and tosses her back up to an awaiting Cap. Now that’s what you call team work!
Next: #6 - It might as well have been an annoying fly
#6 – Cap vs. Quinjet
From: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
After battling SHIELD’s agents and STRIKE unit in an elevator and jumping down several stories with only his shield to cushion his fall, Captain America’s final leg of his escape entails battling a hi-tech aircraft.
As SHIELD’s garage doors start to rapidly close, Captain America, on his motorcycle, speeds and jumps through the narrowing opening. Awaiting him on the bridge is a Quinjet, ready for battle. A voice on the intercom commands Cap to “stand down.” Note to
SHIELD
Hydra: You don’t give Captain America orders when you’re a terrorist organization.
As Cap speeds across the bridge, the Quinjet opens fire. Cap, without a break in his advance, leaps from his bike and right onto the aircraft. Wielding his shield with deadly precision, Cap destroys critical parts of the Quinjet, causing it to malfunction. With the Quinjet now descending, Cap leaps and somersaults to the ground, continuing his escape from a compromised SHIELD.
Next: #5 - He's the same ... only bigger
#5 – Receiving the Super-Soldier Serum
From: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Even before Steve Rogers became the greatest patriot the world has ever known, he embodied a willpower like no other. This perseverance to push through any challenge is fully exemplified on the day of his transformation into Captain America.
Given an injection of Super-Soldier Serum, Steve is placed into a casket-like incubator. After being lowered into a chamber, Steve is bombarded with a dose of Vita-Rays that activate the serum and transform him on a cellular level. The procedure is easier said than done, as Steve screams out in pain.
When a worried Peggy Carter commands the scientists to shut down the machines, Steve yells out, “I can do this!” Withstanding the torturous experience, Steve emerges from the chamber as the ultimate soldier. Some may say that was the day Captain America was created, but we all know that Steve always embodied the best qualities of a hero. So on that day, Captain America actually emerged.
Next: #4 - What floor are you getting off at?
#4 – Fighting SHIELD and STRIKE Agents in the Elevator
From: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
We have SHIELD’s agents and STRIKE unit — the elite fighting force of SHIELD — armed with weapons about to apprehend Captain America in a crowded elevator. This is a totally uneven match … that favors Cap. Hydra loyalists should never underestimate the greatest patriot the world has ever known.
When a traitorous Alexander Pierce gets wind that Captain America may have been tipped off by Nick Fury before his assassination — supposedly — he sends his minions after him. One-by-one, they file into the elevator as Cap is trying to get to a lower floor. Cap’s smarts and intuition alert him that an attack is about to happen. Like a gentleman, as always, Cap asks if anybody wants to leave before things get rough.
The enemies quickly attack, thinking that a surprise move would help them subdue him. They get a temporary upper hand, but Cap is able to break free. In an amazing display of strength, agility, and speed, Cap defeats his attackers. His triumphant win is topped off with a quick flip of his shield back onto his arm.
Next: #3 - Meeting a ghost
#3 – A Highway Fight
From: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
While transporting the corrupt SHIELD agent Sitwell via car, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, and Natasha Romanoff are attacked by the Winter Soldier on the highway. The Winter Soldier first kills Sitwell by dragging him out and tossing him over the divider and onto an oncoming truck. Soon, the attention is turned to our heroes.
The team battles the Winter Soldier while speeding through traffic with an enemy car on their tail, ramming them. Steve saves the team by creating a makeshift skid plate by combining his shield with the passenger-side car door. When Steve rises, a rocket hits his shield, throwing him clear from the overpass and into a bus driving in the city streets below.
The fight soon spills to the general population where numerous soldiers release a barrage of bullets against the team. The Winter Soldier follows and is first tricked by Natasha’s fake recording. When she attacks, he easily overpowers her, sending her on the run and shooting her in the arm.
Steve comes in for the rescue and engages the Winter Soldier in hand-to-hand combat. At one point, the Winter Soldier takes out a knife, but Steve is able to parry away multiple strikes with his quick reflexes and speed. In a final move, Steve overpowers the Winter Soldier and flips him, tearing off his mask. As the visage of his thought-to-be-dead best friend is revealed, a shocked Steve could only mutter the name, “Bucky?”
Next: #2 - Cap's got some new moves
#2 – Infiltrating the Lumerian Star
From: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
When George Batroc and his pirates take control of the Lumerian Star mobile satellite launch platform, SHIELD sends in Captain America and the STRIKE unit. Via Quinjet, the team arrives over the Indian Ocean, and without a parachute, Captain America jumps from the aircraft.
After diving into the waters, Cap stealthily climbs aboard the ship. He quickly takes out multiple targets with a series of choke-outs, kicks, and the wielding of his shield. Running across the length of the ship, Cap barrels through a pirate, knocking him off of the ship’s platform.
When a pirate pulls out a knife, Cap overpowers him and throws the weapon at another pirate, impaling the enemy’s hand to a wall and preventing him from pulling the alarms. As the pirate screams out in pain, Cap does a swift kick to his face to silence him.
Leaping to a lower platform, Cap engages multiple aggressors quickly and efficiently. By incorporating his shield into his fighting style in creative ways, Cap is finished with the job in no time. However, one pirate takes advantage of a window of opportunity and holds a gun to Cap’s head. A parachuting Rumlow quickly takes the pirate out. Cap’s gratitude for the save is given a sarcastic reply of, “Yeah, you seemed pretty helpless without me.” Cap has definitely learned some new moves since World War II.
Next: #1 - A genuine friendship
#1 – I’m with You till the End of the Line
From: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Captain America succeeds in his mission of getting the Helicarrier drones to target and attack each other. However, both him and the Winter Soldier (Bucky) are still on board one of them. As a giant steel beam collapses onto Bucky, Steve leaps down and lifts it with all his might. With just enough of a gap, Bucky safely slides out from underneath. Now, Steve’s second mission starts: bringing the mind of his best friend back.
As Bucky stands, Steve reminds him of his past life. An angered and frustrated Bucky punches Steve, trying to make him stop. However, Steve is relentless, and endures the devastating superhuman hits from Bucky. Steve finally removes his helmet and drops his shield, reiterating that he’s his friend.
Bucky tackles Steve and releases a barrage of hits to his face, cementing to Steve that he’s his “mission.” Pummeled to an inch of his life, Steve utters, “Then finish it … Cause I’m with you till the end of the line.” Heartwarming words that Bucky said to Steve over 70 years ago.
As Bucky froze, debris breaks the Helicarrier’s platform, causing Steve to fall into the water below. Later, Bucky is seen dragging an unconscious Steve to shore and leaving him there. A hint that Steve has gotten through to Bucky.
Captain America’s commitment to justice, freedom, and liberty are unmatched by any. But it’s his unwavering belief in hope and goodness that makes him a stand-out hero.
Do these align with your favorite Captain America moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Do you have other favorite moments that weren’t listed? Let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!
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Captain America: Civil War – Official Synopsis: Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
Captain America: Civil War has a United States release date of May 6, 2016. It will be directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, star Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Robert Downy Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon, Paul Bettany as Vision, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye, Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes / War Machine, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter / Agent 13, Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Frank Grillo as Brock Rumlow / Crossbones, William Hurt as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa / Black Panther, Daniel Brühl as Helmut Zemo, John Slattery as Howard Stark, Kerry Condon as F.R.I.D.A.Y., Martin Freeman as Everett Ross, Alfre Woodard as Miriam Sharpe, Marisa Tomei as May Parker, John Kani as T’Chaka, and Hope Davis as Maria Stark.