Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Senior Editor / Content Lead

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

Avengers: Doomsday Star Reveals Big Tom Holland Spider-Man Hint In New Promo

A major Avengers: Doomsday star might have already spoiled which Spider-Man will appear in the MCU crossover.

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The Boys Just Revealed Its Answer To Young Justice

A brand-new promo for The Boys introduced a new group of young heroes (no, not the Gen V team).

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Steven Universe TV Spin-off Show Gets Official Status Update from Cartoon Network Series Writer Ian Jones-Quartey

Ian Jones-Quartey shared an exciting update about the future of the Steven Universe franchise.

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Disney's Zombies 5: First Look at New Movie Set Reveals Mermaids & Underwater Setting

A sneak peek at Disney's Zombies 5 offered an exciting glimpse at its new setting under the sea.

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April 15 Will Be a Great Day For Invincible TV Show Fans

Invincible fans are gearing up for the debut of one of the franchise's most dangerous villains on April 15.

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Marvel Studios Is Officially Fixing Daredevil: Born Again Season 1

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 raised the bar of street-level storytelling, retroactively fixing its predecessor.

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Marvel Studios Boss Confirms Arrival Of The Green Goblin

Marvel Studios Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, revealed an exciting Green Goblin update.

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Mario Galaxy Movie Officially Releases Star Fox Scenes Online (Watch)

An official clip from the Super Mario Galaxy Movie finally released the full scene of the film's standout character.

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April 2026 Will Feature 7 Exciting Days For MCU Fans

April 2026 is a great month for MCU fans because of the wave of news that will arrive for the Multiverse Saga.

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Star Wars Just Introduced Its Own Gotham City

Maul: Shadow Lord's new planet setting gives off a similar vibe to an established location from DC lore.

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Avengers: Doomsday Includes Spider-Man In Official Doctor Doom Art

Robert Downey Jr. shared creepy Doctor Doom art that may have teased Spider-Man's inclusion in Doomsday.

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Marvel Studios Finally Unleashes Another Great Female TV Villain

Marvel Studios elevated an iconic female villain to greater heights by making her a formidable foe on the street level.

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Star Wars Officially Returns To Disney+ This Week With a Historic Title

Star Wars is making history this month with the arrival of an important series starring an unexpected character.

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Marvel Studios Just Staged The MCU's 9th Prison Break (Photos)

Marvel Studios just revealed a thrilling prison break sequence in the second season of its street-level Disney+ series.

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The Pitt Already Hinted at Why Dr. Mohan Will Leave After Season 2

The Pitt Season 3 is losing a main character, and Season 2 already revealed why she is leaving.

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Star Wars Hints At Major Villain in 2026's Maul Shadow Lord

The official promo of 2026's Clone Wars sequel just teased the arrival of a dangerous Star Wars villain.

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The Pitt Season 2 Episode 14 Preview Confirms A New Problem For Dr. Robby

The official promo for The Pitt Season 2, Episode 14 revealed a fresh new problem for Dr. Robby (and it's unexpected).

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Marvel's Most-Wasted Phase 4 Actress Gets Cast In Next Movie - And This One Should Do Them Justice

One particular MCU actress from Phase 4 is poised to shine in her new role in another epic movie.

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Marvel Studios Announces Historic Hulu Release for New MCU Show

Hulu is promoting the release of a top-tier Marvel Television series whose second season is now streaming on Disney+.

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The Boys Star Hints at a Death for His Character in Season 5

A longtime mainstay of The Boys has seemingly spoiled the death of a major character in Season 5.

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Avengers: Doomsday Release Change Just Became A Lot More Likely

A new update about Avengers: Doomsday's premiere date might signal an unexpected release day shift.

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NBC Just Confirmed If Dr. Charles Is Leaving Chicago Med (But There’s 1 Catch)

Chicago Med Season 11, Episode 16 ended with a massive cliffhanger involving Dr. Daniel Charles' fate.

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X-Men '97 Season 2 Reveals First Official Poster Ahead of Disney+ Debut

X-Men '97 is ramping up promotion for its highly anticipated second season with new character posters.

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Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Confirms Fate Of Another Netflix Character

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finally gave a much-needed update about the fate of an important Marvel character.

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Star Wars Confirms Plans To Fix An Obi-Wan Kenobi Villain Problem

2026's Clone Wars sequel will officially make these group of Star Wars villains more horrifying.

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Scrapped Deadpool & Wolverine Character Gets Officially Immortalized By Marvel

Hot Toys just revealed a stunning new Deadpool figure, but there's a catch in its design.

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Hulu’s Mystery Thriller Masterpiece Just Pulled Off a Major Genre Change

Hulu's breakout original series just made a major genre shift by introducing elements, such as time travel.

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Prime Video Announces The End Of An Era For Invincible

Amazon Prime Video officially revealed a major change to Mark Grayson midway through Invincible Season 4.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2’s MCU Timeline Placement Has 5 Major Implications

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's placement in the MCU timeline has massive ramifications in the franchise.

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X-Men '97 Season 2 Is Confirmed to Include 12 X-Men From the Deadpool Movies

X-Men '97 Season 2 has a stacked lineup of mutants who already appeared on the big screen.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Just Brought Back a Key Jessica Jones Actor (But With a Twist)

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 featured the return of a Netflix Marvel TV actor, but there is an unexpected twist.

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2026's Clone Wars Sequel Unveils Official Poster For Main Jedi Character

An unexpected Jedi character is taking the spotlight in the promotional efforts of 2026's Clone Wars sequel.

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Paradise Season 2 Finale Reveals Jane’s Fate

Paradise Season 2 seemingly revealed what truly happened to Jane following her clash with Dr. Torabi.

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Paradise Alex’s Blucifer Horse & Denver Airport Location Reveal a Season 3 Twist

Paradise Season 2's Alex location reveal underneath the Denver Airport actually has a deeper meaning.

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2026's Live-Action Spider-Verse TV Show Will Officially Change 3 Major Elements from the Animated Movies

Prime Video's Spider-Verse TV show is set to introduce a different Spider-Man Variant, but that's not the only change.

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Invincible Season 4 Confirms a Major Atom Eve Change From the Comics

Invincible Season 4 made a major change from the comics involving Atom Eve (and it involved a sensitive topic).

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Robby Reveals His Biggest Fears In The Pitt Season 2's Next Episode Promo

The official promo for The Pitt Season 2, Episode 13 revealed Robby's crashout that could lead him to cancel his trip.

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Star Wars Finally Fills In Darth Maul's Missing Timeline

Star Wars just revealed what happened to Darth Maul after Star Wars: The Clone Wars ahead of his spinoff series.

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2026's Green Lantern TV Show Set Photos Confirm A Few Major Plot Details

DC Studios' Lanterns is set to do a deep dive into the mentor-mentee relationship between John Stewart and Hal Jordan.

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Marvel Studios Officially Places Daredevil Born Again Season 2 On The MCU Timeline

Marvel Studios officially confirmed when Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 takes place in the vast MCU timeline.

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