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One thing is clear about Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War: the cast is humongous. While this is technically a Captain America story, the film is also a follow-up to Avengers: Age of Ultron in that it finds Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers now leading a new lineup of Avengers as he subsequently butts heads with Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark over governmental oversight of said Avengers. As the title suggests, a Civil War breaks out with a slew of Marvel Cinematic Universe characters choosing sides and trading blows.
So given that we here at Collider are big fans of the Marvel Studios universe and all things Harry Potter related, we figured we should sort the film’s main superheroes into their respective Hogwarts houses. You know, as one does. The Hogwarts houses of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter universe signify the diverse personalities of those that land in either Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff, and to be honest the characters of Civil War fit into their respective houses quite well.
So, without further ado, we offer the complete and official Hogwarts sortings for Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Falcon, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, Black Panther, Vision, and Spider-Man.
Captain America
House: Gryffindor
Steve Rogers would go into Gryffindor before the Sorting Hat even touched his golden hair. He epitomizes bravery, courage, and goodness. While some may say his kindness, devotion to justice, and loyalty could make him a strong candidate for Hufflepuff, his chivalry and nerve just make him too perfect for the red-and-gold house. - Matt Goldberg
Falcon
House: Gryffindor
There’s little room for argument here. Whether you take Sam Wilson’s comic book path that saw him grow up on the streets of Harlem, losing both parents to street violence, or his Marvel Cinematic Universe version as a former pararescueman of the United States Air Force, there’s no doubt that the Falcon is a courageous and determined individual. You might be swayed toward thinking that Falcon’s unwavering loyalty to partner Captain America and related sense of fair play would lead the Sorting Hat to place Wilson in Hufflepuff, but he’s made of stronger stuff than that. This is a man who flies through the sky on a rocket-powered wingsuit while fighting super-powered individuals without any superhuman powers of his own. That takes real steel. It’s clear that Falcon belongs in Gryffindor. – Dave Trumbore
Scarlet Witch
House: Slytherin
Though Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) is an Avenger now, she has a checkered past that feels rather Slytherin in nature. She embodies all the best Slytherin traits: cunning, resourcefulness, ambition, and especially fraternity (of course). With Magneto as her father — even though she wasn’t born a mutant — her heritage and inclusion in the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants would surely appeal to the House. And while what we saw of her briefly during Avengers: Age of Ultron may lead to more a middling Ravenclaw-esque classification, her use of Chaos Magic and being responsible for what is known as “M-Day” in the comics (when she decided to end the mutant genome and reset reality) seems to seal her serpentine sorting. — Allison Keene
Hawkeye
House: Hufflepuff
Oh Hawkeye. This guy is always getting the shaft in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, be it an awkwardly shoehorned introduction in Thor or being reduced to a mind-controlled minion in The Avengers, but we finally got to see shades of Clint Barton’s true colors in Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the dude is definitely a Hufflepuff. Jeremy Renner’s character is loyal to the bone, with an intense dedication to his work even if his outward attitude seems to default to “annoyed” or “bored” most of the time. Shine on, you brooding badger. - Adam Chitwood
Iron Man
House: Slytherin
Just to show that all Slytherins aren’t inherently bad, but Tony Stark’s ambition and ego know no boundaries. They come from a deeply flawed place, but it’s charming all the same. Additionally, his resourcefulness makes him an ideal candidate for the house of Salazar Slytherin. The only thing that might keep him out is that he probably wouldn’t buy into any of the “pureblood” nonsense. - Matt Goldberg
War Machine
House: Gryffindor
James Rhodes was one of the first characters audiences were introduced to in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, albeit in the form of Terrence Howard, not Don Cheadle. But Cheadle now has three and a half Marvel movies under his belt as the straight-shooting Marine, and there’s really only one clear house choice for Rhodey: Gryffindor. Even when donning the War Machine armor, Rhodey is all about dutifully keeping folks safe, exuding the kind of courage the exemplifies what it means to be a Gryffindor. Rhodey can still cut loose with the best of them, and his BFF is a Slytherin, but the guy is a Gryffindor through and through. - Adam Chitwood
Black Widow
House: Ravenclaw
While Natasha Romanov could easily go into Slytherin with her level of cunning, really what a spy needs, especially one who works undercover like she does, is wit, a signature trait of any good Ravenclaw. You also need to study up on your targets, figure your way out of sticky situations, and work the intelligence gathering community. Again, it’s close, but I’m sorting Black Widow into Ravenclaw. - Matt Goldberg
Ant-Man
House: Hufflepuff
This one’s tricky. In both his comics and movie background, Scott Lang is a criminal. Sure, he may be breaking the law to save his daughter or to expose corporate malfeasance, but his cunning and resourceful subversion of the law suggests he might be a good fit for Slytherin. But when you consider that he’s a well-meaning rogue who believes in a level playing field, it’s hard to put him in amongst actual villains. He’s loyal to his friends and allies, as well as dedicated and patient enough to put himself through quite a bit of bodily harm in order to perfect using the Ant-Man suit. I think you’ll agree that Ant-Man, at heart, is a Hufflepuff. – Dave Trumbore
Black Panther
House: Gryffindor
Black Panther is the ultimate Gryffindor, and not just because he assumes the visage of a ferocious jungle cat. The sovereign ruler of Wakanda, Black Panther isn't just royalty, he is consummately regal; a dignified, honorable and honest champion of justice, who never shies from necessary conflict. While he may bear some trademarks of the other houses -- the cunning of Slytherin, the loyalty of Hufflepuff, and the ingenious intellectualism of Ravenclaw -- he is above all else, both in his comic tradition and Chadwick Boseman's scene-stealing portrayal, a fearlessly brave warrior committed to his ideals. -- Haleigh Foutch
Vision
House: Ravenclaw
Of course Vision is a Ravenclaw. What else could he be? A synthetic humanoid spawned from Ultron's skewed sense of rationality (well, that's his lineage in the MCU, at least), Vision possesses a wisdom and intelligence that surpasses even his exceptional peers', and yet he is defined by a humanity that makes him infinitely curious. He's elegant without haughtiness, intelligent without arrogance, and given his immense power, Vision always seeks to resolve conflict through logic rather than fisticuffs. Played to a tee by the ineffably graceful Paul Bettany, Vision is a creature of mind and measure that would make Rowena proud. - Haleigh Foutch
Spider-Man
House: Ravenclaw
While Civil War will introduce us to the new iteration of Peter Parker (as played by Tom Holland), audiences are already very familiar with this particular character. He possesses a bit of the freewheeling ambition of a Gryffindor, but ultimately Parker’s personality is much more knowledge-based, thus Ravenclaw is the perfect fit. Science is his forte, and while he’s definitely a teenager, this kid’s got the smarts to pull off becoming a superhero before he can legally drink. - Adam Chitwood