A year later and there is more to say

So!  Fandom!  Always interesting.  I'd say I am definitely a Marvel fan.  I just saw Antman two days ago and it was surprisingly good.  It was funny with a heart, but it also nicely tied into the rest of the Marvel world.  It also made social commentary about recidivism for felons and the difficulties of being a parent when an excon.

And Scott Lang, Antman, is going to be in next year's Captain America:  Civil War.  I am pretty sure as Cap's (and by extension, Bucky's ally).  So what we know from Antman is helping me to speculate about Civil War.

So let's go:

Here are the facts:  Captain America: Civil War Plot

Captain America: Civil War plot picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.

And the rest of the facts are that Bucky and Steve's relationship will be explored and by the end of the movie:  "Bucky needs to get people on his side because his role is about to get larger."

So, what does this mean?

I think the movie will start with two things, Peggy Carter's funeral and then the new Avengers in Wakenda trying to do the right thing, but failing when Crossbones attacks.  After this, somehow, I think Steve and Sam find Bucky.  Based on the teaser end credit, Steve almost looks mad at Bucky.  You would think for the first time seeing the guy he'd be more excited, or even worried about the state that his friend is in.  However, the piece we were shown is out of context and also may not be the cut used in the movie next year.

First we have Bucky looking at his WW2 picture and looking resolved that he is going to hunt down Hydra to the last man and end them.  Then, one to two years later he looks tired and a bit defeated.  Maybe being a one man army is not enough.  He does seem to ask Steve for help.

I think if the movie is to go anywhere in 2 hours they will have to start with Bucky being at least semi-stable and with some memories returned.  There is not enough time to slowly explore his healing.  We have to assume in the 1-2 years since he escaped Hydra he has taken fairly good care of himself and has succeeded some in finding a new path.  The movie will likely explore how he and Steve reconcile and create a new relationship.  

I  think that Scott Lang will help Bucky.  Scott is an electrical engineer who can fix any arm issues (that fanfic relegate to Tony Stark who will definitely NOT be team Bucky).  Scott knows all about wanting a second chance and being seen as the good guy.  It's canon that Sam Wilson looked for Scott at the end of the movie, we can assume to help with Bucky.

So what else might happen in this delicious movie?

Black Panther is introduced!  Hard to say for how long.  People are often in the credits but only in the movie for a minute or two.  Lots of other Avengers are in it, but again, only for a battle or two?  Remember, this is where we are headed:

Ugh!  Too much of tease without any info!  I can't wait until May!