After the destructive alien invasion of New York, the Avengers become global heroes. The collective governments of the world pass the Sokovia Accords as a response, regulating superhuman activity and establishing a global hierarchy of command directed at the Avengers. This polarizing act causes a rift between the heroes, effectively splitting the team into two factions. Former allies reassemble to battle each other, compromising friendships and the shared experiences that bind them together. Will the world crumble under the chaos of this civil war?