In August 2014, the Russos stated that the film would be set "a couple years" after The Winter Soldier, and would continue to focus on Steve Rogers' relationship with Bucky Barnes as well as the political themes related to Captain America.
Pada bulan Agustus 2014, Russos menyatakan bahwa film tersebut akan ditetapkan "beberapa tahun" setelah The Winter Soldier, dan akan terus fokus pada hubungan Steve Rogers dengan Bucky Barnes serta tema politik yang terkait dengan Captain America.