When an assassination attempt on U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) throws a crucial international accord into chaos, the new Captain America (Anthony Mackie) finds himself caught in the crosshairs. With the stakes higher than ever, Cap and his allies must race against time to unravel a dangerous conspiracy to save his friends and protect the world from a shadowy enemy plotting behind the scenes.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe enters a new era with Sam Wilson picking up the shield and taking on the mantle of Captain America. Crucially, unlike his predecessor, Wilson has no superpowers to speak of, which leads him to question whether he’s the right man for the job – a recurring theme in this action-packed political thriller with a conscience.