Following the events of »Captain America - Civil War,« the Avengers are divided, with Iron Man's faction operating under the UN and Captain America's team going underground. They face their greatest threat yet when Thanos, seeking to dominate the galaxy with the Infinity Stones, targets Earth, prompting a coalition of Avengers, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Thor, and the Guardians of the Galaxy to unite against him. Directed by the Russo brothers, »Avengers: Infinity War« (2018) delivers a heart-wrenching cliffhanger as Thanos succeeds, leaving the fate of the universe uncertain until the saga's conclusion in the next installment.

»Captain America - Wintersoldier« is a dark, serious Marvel Studios film, reminiscent of 70s spy thrillers, starring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, who grapples with modern moral dilemmas after awakening from a long sleep. The plot revolves around Rogers and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) navigating post-alien invasion America, facing internal threats and the mysterious Winter Soldier, while dealing with themes of loyalty, justice, and national security. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film is praised for its action, genre-blending, and nuanced performances, delivering a complex and engaging cinematic experience for Marvel fans.