In the aftermath of an unthinkable attack, the Sokovia Accords are drafte`d, declaring the Avengers responsible to a higher authority. While Iron Man sees the need for oversight, Captain America's fight against Hydra has taught him the danger of blindly putting his faith in those in power. He'll stand alone if it means doing the right thing. As tensions rise and the team starts to fracture, former friends are forced to choose sides.