Civil War

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Civil War Theatrical release pover Country United States Directed by Alex Garland Release Date 2024 Language English Studio DNA Films Distributor A24 Main Cast Character Actor Lee Smith Kirsten Dunst Joel Wagner Moura Jessie Cailee Spaeny Sammy Stephen McKinley Henderson The President of the United States Nick Offerman

Civil War is a 2024 American action war film directed by Alex Garland. Set in the near future, the film takes place during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War, where the tyrannical President of the United States (Nick Offerman) fortifies himself and his loyalists in Washington, D.C. as the secessionist Western Forces close in. Seasoned photojournalist Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) joins the Western Forces army to document the war, followed by fellow journalists Joel (Wagner Moura) and Jessie (Cailee Spaeny). The group is determined to interview the President before the conflict concludes. Along the way, the trio witnesses the devastation of the Second Civil War firsthand, and become ever more active participants in the conflict.

The following weapons were used in the film Civil War:

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Handguns

Browning Hi-Power

A Browning Hi-Power is seen when Lee has a flashback to her previous experiences covering foreign conflicts.

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm Parabellum

Glock 19

A Western Forces commando draws his Glock 19 when checking the rooftops for the motar teams to set up. Another WF commando uses a Glock 19 to exchange fire with Secret Service agents during the battle at the White House. What appears to be a Glock is drawn by a Secret Service agent covering the escape for the "Beast's" limousine.

Glock 19 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm Parabellum

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5K

Secret Service agents use Heckler & Koch MP5K submachine guns while defending the White House.

Heckler & Koch MP5K - 9x19mm Parabellum

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

A Secret Service agent is seen with a Heckler & Koch MP5A2 while fighting Western Forces troops.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

In a continuity error, a Secret Service agent's MP5K changes into a full size Heckler & Koch MP5A3, as the retractable stock is most notable extended when he gets shot by Western Forces in the White House shootout.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm

Rifles

Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine

An unnamed Nationalist militiaman (Jesse Plemons) is armed with a Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine with a EOTech XPS2 holographic sight, 30 round STANAG magazine and KAC quad picatinny rail handguard. Another Nationalist is also armed with an identically set up rifle.

Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm

"What kind of American are you?"
The Nationalist militiaman (Jesse Plemons) holds up his Colt AR-15A3 carbine. Note the 16 inch heavy non stepped barrel. The EOTech also features the older logo as opposed to the XPS3, confirming to be an XPS2.

Colt Law Enforcement Carbine

An armed militiaman at a gas station holds a Colt Law Enforcement Carbine with a tan EOTech XPS holographic sight, tan LMT rear sight, tan STANAG magazine, tan KAC quad rail handguard, tan flashlight and tan LE stock on a black reciever (pistol grip, front sight and stepped barrel) when Lee's crew stop by for fuel. During the battle of Washington D.C., a Western Forces squad leader storming the White House carries a Colt Law Enforcement Carbine with a tan EOTech XPS holographic sight, tan LMT rear sight, camouflage painted KAC quad rail handguard, flashlight and camouflage painted LE stock when reinforcing the assault. Its notable by the 16 inch stepped barrel briefly visible when Lee and her crew enter pass the gate before the WF soldiers.

Colt LE6920 Carbine - 5.56x45mm.

The Western Forces squad leader in front (wearing a green FAST helmet) fires his Colt Law Enforcement Carbine as he leads his squad to assault the White House.

Colt M4A1

Soldiers of the United States and the Western Forces both commonly carry M4A1 carbines is throughout the film, mostly fitted with a variety of EOTech holographic sights and/or Trijicon TA31 ACOG scopes, KAC quad rail handguards, some AN/PEQ-15 laser designators, RIS foregrips and flashlights, most notably during the battle of Washington D.C. and the storming of the White House.

M4A1 with Aimpoint CompM2 reflex sight and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm NATO

Western Forces soldiers fire M4A1 carbines as they assault the White House.

The female WF soldier on the far left holds up her M4A1 carbine while pushing forward with the attacking forces.

Colt Mk 18 Mod 0

Several 'Boogaloo' militia fighters carry Mk 18 Mod 0 carbines during an assault on a Federal position in the university shootout, notably by one of them who is pinned down and subsequently shot; this militiaman's carbine has a EOTech 551 holographic sight, UTG quad rail handguard and LE stock. Western Forces also carry Mk 18 Mod 0 carbines during the battle in Washington, D.C., mostly fitted with EOTech 551 holographic sights and RIS foregrips.

Mk. 18 Mod 0 with LMT rear sight, Crane stock, and RIS foregrip - 5.56x45mm NATO

Militiamen armed with various AR-pattern rifles search a building, two of which are Mk 18 Mod 0 carbines, one with a Trijicon TA01 ACOG scope on the far left.

Colt Model 933

Several U.S. soldiers and 'Boogaloo' militiamen appear to use Colt Model 933 carbines throughout the film.

Colt Model 933 - 5.56x45mm NATO.

AR-15 carbine

A Western Forces commando uses an AR-15 rifle with a long railed handguard and at least 16" barrel during the battle in Washington, D.C.

LaRue Tactical OBR 5.56 with 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO.

LWRC M6A2 with Crane stock, Magpul MIAD pistol grip, & PMAG magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO

Various AR-15 platform rifles with long railed handguards and barrels are carried by assaulting WF soldiers.

Noveske N4 Diplomat

What appears to be a Noveske N4 Diplomat with an EOTech 551 holographic sight, flashlight, camouflage tape wrapped around the handguard as a smooth griping point and on the Vltor EMOD buttstock is carried and fired by a red hawaiian shirt 'Boogaloo' militiaman during a shootout at the university. This AR features a different 'flat' profile forward assist differing from standard AR forward assists.

Noveske N4 Diplomat - 5.56x45mm

The militiaman behind the leader appears to carry a Noveske-style rifle.

The militiaman wearing a red shirt behind the leader carries the Noveske-style rifle during the clearing of the university.

AR-15 Variants

Numerous AR-15 variants with various attachments in different configurations are used by militia fighters and soldiers throughout the film, including one rifle with a Troy Alpha rail free float handguard and an EOTech XPS2 holographic sight and magnifier carried by a militiaman at a gas station .

The leader of a militia group advances with an AR-style rifle.

AR-15 Variant (possibly Palmetto State Armory or SVRN)

A Western Forces radio operator can be seen carrying a custom AR-15 variant carbine outfitted with a EOTech XPS holographic sight, Keymod handguard, flashlight, Magpul AFG grip and Magpul MOE buttstock during the assault of the White House.

PAC-15 - 5.56x45mm NATO - Image for reference

AK variant

A long haired 'Boogaloo' militiaman appears to be carrying an AKM type rifle with black synthetic furniture, flared magwell and a Crane SOPMOD buttstock with buffer tube during a shootout at the university.

Airsoft AKM with the FAB Defence stock - 7.62x39mm - For reference

Sniper Rifles

Aero Precision M5

Custom sniper rifles based on an Aero Precision M5E1 Gen 1 upper receiver and a MAS Defense AR-10 lower receiver are used by various snipers during the film. The upper receiver can be recognized by the Aero Precision logo on the bolt carrier group and the M5E1 Enhanced gen 1 handguard.

A sniper aims a AR-style sniper rifle in New York City.

The handguard vent pattern and slightly raised keymod rail identify this as an Aero Precision M5 Enhanced Gen 1 handguard. The magazine well shape identifies the lower receiver as a MAS Defense AR-10 lower receiver.

A sniper prepares to fire his AR-style sniper rifle.

Remington M24

A sniper is seen setting up a M24 Sniper Rifle during the battle in Washington, D.C.

M24 Sniper Rifle - .300 Winchester Magnum

Machine Guns

Browning M2HB

The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on various vehicles. Western Forces troops use M2HBs mounted on Humvees and mock-up M1A1 Abrams tanks while assaulting Washington, D.C.

Browning M2HB - .50 BMG

What appears to be a 2007 BAE Caiman CMTV armed with a M2HB.

M240B

M240B machine guns are used by militia fighters and soldiers. A M240B mounted on a Humvee is used when Western Forces troops attack the White House.

M240B - 7.62x51mm NATO

Soldiers fire a M240B machine gun.

Mk 48 Mod 0

Western Forces soldiers assaulting the White House carry Mk 48 Mod 0 machine guns with a collapsible stock and are distinguishable by the older rail handguard heatshield and heavy barrel for 7.62x51mm NATO.

Mk 48 Mod 0 light machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO

Other

Carl Gustav M4

Federal forces use a Carl Gustav M4 Recoilless Rifle while defending the White House.

Carl Gustav M4 - 84x246mmR

A U.S. Army soldier fire a Carl Gustav M4 at a Western Forces HMMWV.

FGM-148 Javelin

A Western Forces soldier uses a FGM-148 Javelin to destroy a Federal position at the Lincoln Memorial.

FGM-148 Javelin Block 0 with original M98A1 CLU and original BCU (the current production BCU has a mesh heat shield rather than a solid one) - 127mm

M224 Mortar

Several Western Forces carry then use 60mm M224 Mortars during the battle of Washington D.C.

M224 Mortar with M7 baseplate - 60mm

A Western Forces motar team fires the M224.

M230 Chain Gun

AH-64 Apaches with its M230 Chain Gun is seen being fired in the film's climatic battle of Washington D.C., however when fired it's sound profile is more close to a minigun rather than the slowed 625rpm the real M230 fires at.

M230 Chain Gun - 30x113mm