Movie becomes highest grossing movie of 2016

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May 20, 2016 1:30 PM

"Captain America: Civil War" overtook "Zootopia" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" to become the number 1 movie of the year.

Captain America: Civil War

Disney/Marvel’s

The film overtook Disney’s “Zootopia” which held the title with $971 million since its March debut, The third highest grosser title is currently held by Warner Bros.’ “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” with $871 million.

Recently, the film surpassed the $900 million mark to overtake "Spider-Man," "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," and "Spider-Man 3" to become the sixth highest grossing superhero movie of all time.

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Synopsis.

"Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team.

Captain America (Chris Evans) believes the heroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight.

As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) must pick a side".

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"Captain America: Civil War" is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as Falcon, Paul Bettany as The Vision, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.

It also stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa/Black Panther, Emily VanCamp as Agent 13Don Cheadle as War Machine, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Tom Holland as Spider-Man, and Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man.