The Marvel Cinematic Universe no longer appears to be at the peak of its prowess, with recent film and television outings receiving a disappointing response from critics and audiences, barring an exception or two. While fans lament the MCU’s current state, a clip from the sets of Captain America: Civil War will make MCU fans nostalgic and remind them of the good old days.

Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan in a still from Captain America: Civil War

Recently, a clip of Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan filming an intense fight scene from the earlier days of the MCU has been making rounds on the internet. The fight sequence of the duo will quickly transport viewers back to the time when the MCU could do no wrong, and it was a thoroughly entertaining and enthralling ride. Here is the behind-the-scenes footage of Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan and why it is so nostalgic.

BTS Footage of Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan From Captain America: Civil War

Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan as MCU’s Captain America and Winter Soldier

A behind-the-scenes clip of Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan is garnering attention on social media as it is making MCU fans nostalgic about the franchise’s illustrious past. The clip in question is from Captain America: Civil War, frequently considered one of the best films in the MCU. The clip showcases Evans’ Steve Rogers / Captain America facing off against Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier.

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The scene takes place in Bucharest as Rogers tries to bring in Barnes, who is a suspect in the bombing at the UN conference in Vienna. The enthralling one-on-one fight scene between Rogers and Barnes not only contrasts their emotional past but also sets the stage for the story’s overall conflict, leading to a schism between the Avengers.

Moreover, the action choreography and escalation of the fight sequence, which sees Tony Stark / Iron Man and T’Challa / Black Panther joining in later on, also reminds viewers of the narrative’s stakes.

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The aforementioned scene from Captain America: Civil War stands out as one of the best fight scenes in the MCU. However, it is also a reminder of the times when the MCU was a thriving behemoth that delivered exactly to the audience’s pulse.

The movies had plot lines that significantly impacted the MCU’s overarching narrative, particularly with Civil War, which dismantled the Avengers before the two-part climax of the Infinity Saga in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

Jonathan Majors as MCU’s Kang

The same level of narrative cohesion has been lacking from the MCU’s Phases 4 and 5, with the focus shifting to more standalone stories or small-scale team-ups. While the MCU was building up the Multiverse Saga with Kang the Conqueror as the main antagonist, the character only made a handful of appearances and failed to have the same impact as Thanos.

Furthermore, actor Jonathan Majors, who plays Kang, was found guilty in a domestic violence trial, further jeopardizing any plans Marvel had featuring the character. Additionally, the slate of upcoming films leaves little room for the MCU to link the numerous new heroes the franchise has introduced along with existing ones before the two new Avengers movies that are on the horizon.

Therefore, it is easy to see why fans get nostalgic over the shared interconnectedness of the past installments, highlighted in clips like the one featuring Evans and Stan.