Be warned: this post is jam-packed with Civil War spoilers, so if you haven't seen the film, turn back now!

Captain America: Civil War is finally here, and with it comes the answers to questions that have been plaguing fans for years. Does Cap live? Do we have to sit through another Spider-Man origin story? Who wins the titular war? (Yes. No. No one.) Marvel’s latest pits the Avengers' bastions of leadership — Chris Evans‘ Captain America and Robert Downey Jr.‘s Iron Man — against each other in a battle of ideology and intimacy that tears the MCU into factions. At the same time, it introduces two new marquee heroes in Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man and Chadwick Boseman‘s Black Panther, and brings in a massive ensemble of superpowered allies in the process.

Basically, there's a whole lot on the table, and with the attention afforded to each teammate's story, Captain American Civil War opens up a whole new can of worms while setting the stage for Phase 3. Ponder along with me as I break down some of the biggest post-Civil War questions:

When Will We See The Winter Soldier Again?

Poor, poor Bucky. Our valiant little assassin just can't seem to catch a break. Finally free from the decades he spent as Hydra's brainwashed merchant of death, Bucky is thrust back into full Winter Soldier mode thanks to Zemo's machinations; losing his hard-won anonymity (and his arm) in the process. The thing is, Bucky really is a good guy under all that murder, so now that he realizes how easily he can be turned into a weapon at will, he consigns himself to a life in the cryostasis chamber...at least until they can figure out a way to dismantle the brainwashing triggers in his mind. Fortunately, he's chilling in Wakanda -- exactly the kind of technologically advanced place you want to be if you're in need of a new vibranium arm and the means to undo extensive mental manipulation.

However, while Buck wasn't guilty of the crimes in Civil War, he is technically responsible for countless others before, including the murder of the Starks -- a fact that puts him in a straight-up blood feud with Tony Stark, aka the man playing government-endorsed patriarch to what remains of the Avengers. Canonically, Bucky picks up the shield after Steve Rogers falls, but considering the state of the Avengers, and the fact that Chris Evans seems poised to stay suited up as the Star-Spangled Avenger for the foreseeable future, that transition isn't likely to happen anytime soon. That said, with Cap keeping T'Challa company in Wakanda, and the all-hands-on-deck Infinity War just around the corner (not to mention the fact that Sebastian Stan reportedly has a nine-film contract, Winter Solider may be drawn out of his self-imposed stasis sooner than later.)

Will We Ever See 'Vision and The Scarlet Witch'?

One of Civil War's most delightful elements is the burgeoning affection between Wanda and "Vizsch", the Avengers' two insanely powerful acquisitions from Age of Ultron. The duo's comic book counterparts are married, the center of a storied fan-favorite romance, but as relatively nascent beings, their MCU incarnations seemingly have a long way to go before achieving marital bliss. The duo's heart-to-heart over poorly made paprikash was arguably the film's most endearing moment (though the shot of Bucky and Sam nodding in unison, is close competition), but ultimately the film sees them on separate paths for the time being. Wanda is in hiding along with the rest of team Cap and Vision is learning the hard way, at Rhodey's expense, that human emotions come with human foibles. However, as two of the teams heavy hitters, they're not likely to stay out of touch too long with Infinity War on the horizon. That said, the decision to make the mind gem -- one of the very gems Thanos is about to forge a warpath for -- the source of Vision's power and lifeforce, makes me very, very nervous.

How Crowded Will 'Black Panther' Be?

If there's one thing that's becoming clearer and clearer as the MCU continues to expand, it's that the heroes "solo" movies are shifting toward ensemble pieces under a title character's banner. And that's not a complaint, it's part of the fun o a shared universe. Civil War is technically a Captain America movie, and it's successful in that regard, it's also obviously much more. Looking ahead, Hulk will join the Thor: Ragnarok party, Iron Man is on board for Spider-Man: Homecoming, and now it looks like Black Panther's first headline film might be filled to the brim with Avengers.

After Civil War's post-credit sequence, it seems rather a safe bet that Cap will appear in the film, and that's a match made in heaven since Steve and T'Challa are very much opposite sides of the same coin. However, what that scene doesn't make entirely clear is whether or not the rest of Cap's teammates are currently camping out in Wakanda. You would think so. After all, what could be better for a team of fugitives than a welcoming embrace from the king of one of the world's most prosperous nations? However, considering the proximity of Ant-Man and The Wasp's release dates, and Marvel's commitment to releasing diverse films in a calendar year, Scott seems an unlikely candidate and I think we all hope Hawkeye found a way home to his family.

What Will Zemo Become Now?

Helmut Zemo, nee Baron Zemo of the comic book lore, is one of the MCU's finest villains to date. He's not super-powered or hell bent on world domination, he's just a bad guy with a very personal motive who wants to see the Avengers fall. Nearly the entire creative team, including Markus and McFeely and the Russos, have singled out Se7en as a major influence on Civil War, and Zemo is their John Doe -- a machiavellian mastermind stringing our heroes through a horror show until they become their own demise. Zemo doesn't need an Infinity Gauntlet, because he's not interested in grand gestures like courting Death, he just wants a little good old-fashioned revenge.

While his Zemo's lack of grandeur sets him apart, it's his ultimate success that makes him one of Marvel's best. Zemo doesn't quite reap the bloodshed he craves by Civil War's end, but he has absolutely, unequivocally shattered the Avengers. Half of them are fugitives, Rodey is severely disabled, and Cap and Tony, the team's de facto leaders, have never been more at odds. So what now? Thanks to T'Challa's decision to end the cycle of vengeance, Zemo lives, caged up and at the mercy of Martin Freeman's Everett K. Ross --  a character primarily associated with Black Panther. Given the stakes set up between T'Challa and Zemo in Civil War, I'd wager Zemo is set to return to his villainous ways in Black Panther, and maybe become the Baron proper in the process, and considering he's got one victory behind him, he's a hell of a force to be reckoned with.

Are We Finally Going to Get That Black Widow Movie?

Black Widow has been wiping the floor with everyone in her path since Iron Man 2. She's an OG Avenger, an absolute badass, and backed by arguably Marvel's biggest star power in Scarlett Johansson. So why, we ask for the gazillionth time, doesn't she have her own movie? Civil War makes the question more pronounced than ever, as Natasha toes the line between two friends and brothers in arms, acting as the unlikely Avengers ambassador, it's inescapably clear how central she's become to the MCU mythology. She's electric with everybody (especially T'Challa and I'm very much hoping she turns up in Black Panther), and commands every scene required of her, from banter to brawling.

What's more, fans have been clamoring for a Black Widow pic for a while now, and that demand seems to have reached a fever pitch. Johansson's master assassin dominated a recent fan poll about which Avenger they'd like to see in a solo film, taking nearly 50%. And it sounds like folks on the Marvel side are finally starting to budge. In our recent interview with the Russos, the directorial duo called it a "no-brainer", indicating it's all a matter of finding a place on the slate, and Kevin Feige echoed that sentiment in a recent interview, singling Black Widow out as the character they're most committed to spinning off into a solo franchise. Marvel's already got nine movies lined up, so if it happens, it isn't happening soon, but Black Widow's got the star power, the audience demand, and the studio support, is this finally going to be a thing?

How Much Longer Will Chris Evans Carry The Shield?

A lot of people thought Steve Rogers was going to die in Civil War, and for good reason! It's a definitive plot point in the 'Civil War' comic books leading into Bucky's run as Cap -- and then there's the small matter of actor contracts, which are nearing an end for many of the MCU's original stars. But Steve lives, if in Africa for now, and Buck is safely tucked back in his cryostasis chamber (and nowhere near ready to pick up the mantle of Cap), so if 'Fallen Son' is coming, we've still got more time to emotionally prepare.

In fact, from the sound of it, you can expect to see Marvel's Avengers lineup to keep its current players for a while now, or as Feige told Deadline, "Not for a very long time, certainly not through the next nine, 10 movies that we’re working on." So while there may come a time for Evans to pass the torch -- or shield, rather -- it's a ways down the line.

Will There Be an 'Iron Man 4' After All?

Along the same lines, talk has recently re-bubbled up for the possibility of an Iron Man 4, the long-rumored, then squashed, then rumored again sequel for Robert Downey Jr.'s armored hero. Iron Man kicked off the MCU back in 2008, and he's remained a central through-line in the universe's expansion ever since as the indisputable godfather of the Avengers. With Civil War, Tony Stark is more vulnerable than we've ever seen him before, his home life with Pepper fractured by the cost of his superhero exploits and his team of Avengers shattered by film's end. Which is all to say that Tony's story is perhaps more in need of resolution than ever before.

What's more, there have also been rumblings about a potential return for director Jon Favreau, which would ultimately be the perfect return-to-form if there was to be one last Iron Man film. Of course, with nine films lined up over the next few years, many of which will likely feature Tony, Iron Man 4 falls with the potential Black Widow spinoff in that tricky if/when territory.

What the Hell Has Ant-Man Been Up To?

Clearly a lot has happened with Scott Lang since the last time we saw him considering he now knows how to turn into freaking Giant-Man! After rescuing the world from the nefarious Darren Cross, Scott has obviously been training, but what were the circumstances that preempted his attempt at going big, and where the hell did he even have a space large enough to test that out in San Francisco? Perhaps even more interesting, where is The Wasp at in her training? Being that Hope basically trained Scott in all his essential Ant-Man skills, it's reasonable to believe she's progressed at an exceptional rate, and she's not even mentioned in Civil War! That's not a critique, the film is certainly juggling enough as it is, but it does make one wonder just what Scott, Hope, and Hank have been up to since we last saw them.

Where Are Hulk and Thor?

"Do you know where Thor and the Hulk are?" asks William Hurt's Secretary of State as he chides the Avengers for their destruction they leave in their path. Nope. Sure don't. And neither do we. We're set to get some answers in Thor: Ragnarok, which will see the Avengers most powerful duo team up for what has been described as an "intergalactic road trip", but the reference is definitely enough to make you wonder what the pair is up to (and how they will reunite for Ragnarok).

Now, it makes total sense that they weren't in Civil War. For one thing, anyone who unleashes a Hulk on their friends would be a monster (Falcon's reaction to Rhodey's plummet make it clear that these people -- except T'Challa -- were not trying to kill each other). And Thor would just straight up laugh in the face of something like the Sokovia Accords. But one does wonder where they would have fallen in the battle -- or if they're even aware of it given the earth-bound nature of the threat in comparison to the cosmic nature of their purported trajectory.

And while we're at it... Where the hell is Nick Fury? Samuel L. Jackson's absence as the intrepid assembler of the Avengers was sorely felt. After all, who's more earth-bound than Nick Fury? And aren't conversations like those surround the Sokovia Accords totally his jam? The decision to leave Fury on the sidelines likely had to do with Jackson's contract (he's slated to appear in Infinity War, which will max out the final two films on the contract -- though he has publicly stated his interest to "re-up"), but it's odd that SHIELD's master spy didn't even get a mention. Hopefull his absence will be well explained in future installments.

Where Does Black Panther Get His Powers?

Let me just say upfront, I'm glad that we didn't get any cheap training montages or an insert of a Wakandan scientist breaking down Black Panther's abilities. His introduction was essentially perfect and there's enough there for you to get it -- he's inherited the mantle of a Wakandan warrior, he's got an impenetrable vibranium suit and is just generally a badass guy you don't want to mess with. But in the words of Falcon, "Guy shows up dressed like a cat and you don't want to know more?" Hell yeah, I want to know more. From his ability to run as fast as Cap and battle The Winter Soldier without any armor, it's very clear that T'Challa is an enhanced individual.

In the comics, T'Challa is not only a rigorously trained warrior and blindingly intelligent genius a la Batman, he's also endowed with superhuman speed, strength, and senses thanks to a heart-shaped herb consumed by those initiated into the role of Black Panther. He can also sort of communicate with a Panther god. But the Marvel has made it very clear (and Civil War reaffirms) that they're not beholden to every detail of comic book lore, and while it's clear that the MCU's character is definitely superpowered, we don't know how closely Ryan Coogler's spin on the character will hew to the comic book roots.

How Will Rhodey Cope with His New Condition?

War Machine is one of Captain America: Civil War's biggest surprises; a well-reasoned, eloquent proponent for authority and accountability that stands firm against Captain America (a figure you have imagine a military man like Rhodey must admire). He's also the character who gets hit the hardest, walking out of the film on a pair Tony Stark-engineered leg braces after a wayward blow from Vision leaves him paralyzed. Perhaps the fact that he appeared broken in the very first trailer made him somehow seem safe (because Marvel wouldn't give away such a major play in the trailer, right?), but ultimately he wasn't safe at all.

How does a warrior like Rhodey, who has seen 138 combat missions, adjust to his new lifestyle? How does he cope with his newfound hardship? If the end of the film is any indication, the answer is "like a total boss" (and who would expect less?), but by putting Rhodey in his new predicament, the MCU has opened up an exciting new line of storytelling to explore disability in a realm usually reserved for the supremely abled.

What Effect Does This Have on Peter Parker?

In a film packed with standout character moments and compelling arcs, Tom Holland's introduction as Spider-Man may very well steal the show. He's the on-screen incarnation of the beloved character fans have always wanted to see -- a spry, lithe-limbed web-slinger with a smart mouth that just doesn't quit. He's also a kid. A legit kid in the very nascent stages of his heroic journey. Since Peter Parker's journey has just begun, it also means he's dealing with the fresh loss of Uncle Ben (who they graciously didn't mention in Civil War), so what kind of hero will he be now that he's had two massively formative experiences in such short order?

How does being thrust into an all-out war between the Earth's Mightiest Heroes change Peter Parker? On a basic level, he's got a major suit upgrade thanks to Tony Stark, and with Robert Downey Jr. confirmed for Spider-Man: Homecoming we can only expect that relationship to deepen...and maybe Stark's relationship with Aunt May, too, considering she's a total babe and things are on the downslide with Pepper. Through the Iron Man films, we've seen how the post-traumatic stress of these battles can wear at a hero, so will Tony help shepherd Peter through his path as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Or will Peter have that wonderful flexibility of the youthful mind and rebound with ease?

So Tony Knows About Daredevil, Right?

Well, of course he does. In fact, considering how Daredevil and his ilk are plastered all over the pages of New York's papers, it's likely that all of the Avengers are aware of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. However, the means of Spidey's introduction, which reveal that Tony is keeping a watchful eye on the world's superhero happenings, indicate that Tony must know more than most.

That means essentially nothing in terms of the Defenders popping up in the cinematic MCU, the recent divide between Marvel's film and TV divisions aside, there are just a tremendous amount of technical complication that could prevent these two worlds from overlapping. Actor contracts are a hurdle enough, but the vastly different production, and more so, narrative schedules make crossovers a logistical nightmare. That said, with the reveal that Tony is monitoring superpowered shenanigans, it would be great if a reference or two to the Netflix MCU popped up in future films.