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

2026's Supergirl Movie: Every Character Confirmed to Appear, Ranked By Strength Level

DC Studios' Supergirl features many characters, but which one of them is the strongest? Here's a breakdown of their levels of power.

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'Tracker' Reveals Permanent Change to Justin Hartley's Colter Future

Tracker Season 3 confirmed an unexpected and major change in Colter Shaw's status when new episodes return this month.

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DC Unveils First Look at Bruce Wayne's Grandson (Photo)

DC Comics just revealed the first official look at an unexpected new member of the Bat-Family.

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Beast Games Season 2 Top 10 Remaining Contestants Revealed (Photos)

From 200 contestants, Beast Games Season 2 is down to the Top 10 players, and each of them are poised to win $5 million.

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Kevin Feige's MCU Future After Bob Iger's Departure Gets Confirmed (Report)

A new report revealed a reassuring update about Kevin Feige's future at Marvel Studios, and fans should be pleased.

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Jack Black Regrets Rejecting This Iconic Disney Pixar Villain

Jack Black revealed his honest thoughts about rejecting an iconic Pixar villain role in the past.

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The Drama Plot Twist: Reddit Thinks They Figured Out The Awful Thing Zendaya Did

The Drama's trailer introduced a major twist involving Zendaya's character, and a Reddit post might hold the answer.

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Ahsoka Season 2 Villain Gets Confirmed By Star

Ahsoka star star Jane Edwina Seymour revealed the identity of a key Season 2 villain aheadof the show's return.

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New DC Studios Boss Admits Gal Gadot's Portrayal of Wonder Woman In Zack Snyder's DCEU Was 'Great' Amid Search for Replacement Actress

DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran sets the record straight on what he really thinks about Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.

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Superman’s Script Confirms One Villain Was Removed From the DCU Movie

Superman didn't include a forgotten villain that has ties to Krypto, and the character's omission makes sense.

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The Rookie Confirms 1 Departed Character Will Finally Return In 2026

The Rookie Season 8 is bringing back an important character who left the show abruptly years ago.

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DC Studios Debunks 1 Misconception About Supergirl & Superman's Relationship

DC Studios clarified one popular misinterpretation about Supergirl's dynamic with Superman (and it makes sense).

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Netflix's Avatar Season 2 Reveals First Look at New Logo (And It Looks Great)

The new logo of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 has ties to a familiar character from the animated show.

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The Pitt Season 2 Episode 4's MRSA Ending Is More Devastating Than Fans Realize

The Pitt Season 2, Episode 4 ended with a major cliffhanger involving a patient who possibly contracted MRSA.

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Grey’s Anatomy BokHee Actress Reveals If They Are Leaving The ABC Series

Rumors started swirling about BokHee's departure, but the Grey's Anatomy actress addressed those claims in a new post.

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Avengers 5 Merch Reveals Best Look At 28 Doomsday Character Costumes

Official new promo art for Avengers: Doomsday unveiled the best looks yet at the MCU film's major characters.

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DC Just Revealed Its Unexpected New Suicide Squad Leader & Team

DC Comics revealed the new version of DC's Suicide Squad alongside its surprising leader.

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'Finding Her Edge' Character Ages In the Netflix Series & Book

Jennifer Iacopelli's Finding Her Edge novel confirmed the ages of Adrianna Russo, Brayden, Freddie, and many more.

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Marvel Studios' First X-Men Villains Just Arrived Ahead of Phase 7 Debut

Marvel Studios' Wonder Man revealed the first villains of the MCU's mutants ahead of the post-Secret Wars timeline.

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Chicago PD Confirms 1 Main Character May Be Leaving the Series

Chicago PD Season 13, Episode 11 just confirmed that a longtime cast member may be on his way out (and it's surprising).

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Beast Games Season 2 Just Spoiled Who Gets Eliminated at the End of Episode 6

A new behind the scenes look at the making of Beast Games Season 2, Episode 6 revealed who didn't make it in the Top 10.

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The Wrecking Crew 2 Sequel Movie Gets Hopeful Update from Writer Jonathan Tropper (Exclusive)

The Wrecking Crew got an exciting sequel update after writer Jonathan Tropper claimed he has a "strong" idea for it.

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Wonder Man Episode 4 Makes a Clever WandaVision Callback

Wonder Man Episode 4 completely focused on an entirely different character and there's even a callback to WandaVision.

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LEGO Leak Reveals First Avengers: Doomsday Lego Set Details

Avengers: Doomsday has been confirmed to have a LEGO set, but details on which characters are included are still unknown.

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Marvel Releases Official Introduction Video To Doctor Doom’s Latveria

Marvel unveiled a new video showing Doctor Doom promoting Latveria as a superhero-free country.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Gets Official Slogan & Plot Synopsis

Marvel Studios pulled back the curtain on major story details of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 in a new synopsis.

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Hulk’s New Power Would Make Him The Strongest Avenger In Secret Wars

Marvel Comics' new Hulk series just revealed the Green Rage monster's new power, making him the strongest Avenger.

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2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Officially Introduce the MCU's Own Deathstroke

The MCU's version of Deathstroke will finally debut in Marvel Studios' WandaVision sequel (and he's a perfect fit).

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This Might Be A Great Week For Daredevil: Born Again Fans

A new report claimed that the official trailer for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is coming sooner than you think.

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Chris Pratt Confirms Star-Lord’s MCU Future

Chris Pratt gave a reassuring update about his MCU future as Star-Lord in a brand-new interview.

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The Last of Us Will Reportedly Recast Major Character For Season 3

The Last of Us Season 3 will look very different due to a reported recasting of one major character.

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New Stranger Things Concept Art Proves Vecna Almost Looked Way Better (Photos)

Netflix unveiled concept art showing Vecna's early designs from Stranger Things (and the villain looked way scarier).

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Disney+ Confirms Its 9 Next Marvel & Star Wars Show Releases

From Wonder Man to Ahsoka Season 2, Disney+ has some incredible Marvel and Star Wars projects lined up for 2026.

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911 Just Confirmed If Hen Is Leaving the Show (But There's 1 Catch)

9-1-1 Season 9, Episode 9 set the record straight on whether Hen is leaving Firehouse 118.

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Finding Her Edge Reveals Who Adrianna Ends Up With In the Netflix Series Finale

Adrianne ended up with the right man in Netflix's Finding Her Edge because of what she truly wanted from the start.

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Watch: Jason Momoa’s Lobo Gets His Own Trailer

Jason Momoa looks perfect as Lobo in this official Supergirl trailer shared by DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn.

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Netflix Reveals XO Kitty Season 3 Release Window, Cast Members, Plot & More

All eyes are on Kitty and Min-ho as their romance is expected to take the spotlight in XO Kitty Season 3.

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Here’s What’s Going Wrong With Eve’s Powers In Invincible Season 4 (SPOILERS)

Eve's powers behaved erratically following the events of Invincible Season 3, and the comic explains what is happening.

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Pixar’s Next Movie Gets Last Minute Title Change Overseas

Pixar's first big movie in 2026 received an intriguing title change overseas months before its debut.

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IT Welcome to Derry Gets a Clear Season 2 Update (Report)

A new report sealed the fate of IT: Welcome to Derry amid anticipation for its Season 2 return on HBO Max.

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