Warning: The 'Captain America: Civil War' Ending Will Be 'Controversial'

There's been a lot of hype about "Captain America: Civil War," including Anthony Mackie's prediction that it may even be up for Best Picture next year. But the directors themselves are bracing for some strong reactions of a less positive nature.

Empire Magazine has a ton of details on Marvel's new movie, which comes out May 6. When asked about the ramifications of this first movie in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, co-director Joe Russo told Empire (via ComicBookMovie), "The consequences of Civil War will have an even more significant impact [than 'Winter Soldier']. In 'Civil War,' we're going to change the Marvel Cinematic Universe's psychology, and it's an extreme shift." Co-director Anthony Russo said fans should expect a "very dramatic ending that will be controversial for a lot of people."

What would be controversial in a superhero movie?

*POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD*

How about a hero dying? Many fans think this is predicting the death of Captain America, however temporarily, with Chris Evans possibly returning in "Avengers: Infinity War Part II."

Here's the theory from /Film:

"Although Captain America: Civil War has only borrowed the basic set-up of the Civil War comic book storyline (Steve Rogers and Tony Stark have a difference of opinions and openly clash, tearing the Marvel universe in two), it certainly sounds like the film version could end on a similar note. In the comics, Steve decides that his battle with Tony has shed enough blood and led to to enough destruction, so he surrenders and is taken into custody...only to be assassinated while being escorted to the courthouse for his arraignment. Naturally, Steve Rogers eventually returned, but it took some time. In his absence, Bucky Barnes (a.k.a. the Winter Solider) took up the Captain America mantle and fought in place of his best friend."

They noted that "Chris Evans is only officially on board for one more movie and Sebastian Stan is practically signed on for life," which could give credence to the theory.

The Russos previously said "Winter Soldier" was more of a political thriller while "Civil War" is a "psychological thriller." Chris Evans also said "Civil War" wasn't just anther Avengers movie and would focus on "Steve and his struggle."

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