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.

About The Direct

The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!


Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

Avatar 4 Star Reveals 'Epic' Time Jump Will Result In Pandora Expansion

Trinity Jo-Li Bliss just teased exciting new details about Pandora in the next chapter of James Cameron's Avatar.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Movie Will Transform 3 Animated Star Wars Characters Into Live-Action Form

The Mandalorian and Grogu brings major animated Star Wars characters to the big screen for the first time.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


James Gunn's Superman 2 Title Officially Breaks a 14-Year DC Rule

James Gunn is set to break a major DC trend with his upcoming Superman sequel (and it makes total sense).

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Avengers Doomsday’s First Trailer Omits 1 Major Character (And I Know Why)

Avengers: Doomsday's first CinemaCon trailer is missing one confirmed cast member crucial to the plot.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Verity Movie: 5 Big Spoilers From the Book - Plot Summary & Ending Details To Expect For Anne Hathaway Film

Colleen Hoover's Verity has an wild plot about an author trying to finish her book, culminating in a chaotic resolution.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


HBO Confirms Nate's Fate In Euphoria Season 3's New Trailer

Euphoria Season 3, Episode 4's official promo just revealed what happened to Nate after Episode 3's cliffhanger.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Euphoria: Nate Gets Beat Up In Season 3 Episode 3 Because Of A Promise He Owed to a Dangerous Man

Euphoria Season 3 just dropped a jaw-dropping beatdown on Nate Jacobs on his wedding day with Cassie.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios Officially Recasts 1 Key Netflix Character For MCU Reboot

Marvel Studios has recast a key female role in the continuation of The Punisher’s street-level story on Disney+.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Boys Season 5 Just Revealed Homelander's Physical Weakness

The Boys Season 5, Episode 4 dropped a major bombshell about Homelander's own version of Kryptonite.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Mandalorian & Grogu's New Trailer Reveals Big Spoiler for the Main Villain

The Mandalorian and Grogu's new trailer revealed a disturbing new look at what happens to Din Djarin in the film.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios Unleashes Mark Ruffalo's Savage Hulk In New Photos (Official)

Marvel officially revealed the best look yet at Mark Ruffalo's Hulk design in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Michael Movie: All 6 People & Jackson Family Members Who Refused To Be Involved

The Michael biopic already faced controversy before its release, as some family members declined to be involved.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Daredevil: Born Again Season 3's New Villain May Have Just Been Revealed

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is setting up a dark twist for one of the new characters from Season 1.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Star Wars Just Unveiled Its 5th Adult TV Show

Star Wars raises the level of its storytelling by incorporating more adult themes despite its family-friendly image.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Avengers Endgame of Horror Movies Just Dropped Its First Trailer

Insidious' newest movie is shaping up to be a major crossover-style entry to the franchise, akin to Avengers: Endgame.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Avengers: Doomsday's New Trailer Features 5 Major Marvel Fights

Avengers: Doomsday's CinemaCon trailer featured breathtaking and unexpected clashes between the Avengers and X-Men.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Spider-Man Brand New Day Merch Reveals First Look At 2nd Spidey Costume

Official Spider-Man: Brand New Day Funko Pop! confirmed the return of an iconic Spider-Man suit (and it looks great).

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios' Big Bet On Doctor Strange Didn't Pan Out

Marvel Studios made a huge mistake by not focusing more on Doctor Strange as the new face of the MCU.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Daredevil Born Again Season 3 Will Reportedly Bring Back One Forgotten Netflix Villain

Marvel Television is bringing back an unexpected group of villains who will cause some trouble in Hell's Kitchen.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


2026's WandaVision Sequel: New Photo Confirms A Long-Standing Rumor About the Ultron & Vision Team-Up Show

A new behind-the-scenes photo from VisionQuest confirmed what fans suspected about its Wolverine connection.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Disney+ Spider-Man Art Reveals First Look At Cut MCU Character

Early concept art from Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man revealed the first look at a scrapped MCU character.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Pitt Season 3's Major Problem Confirmed By Noah Wyle

The doctors and nurses from the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center will face a new wave of problems in The Pitt Season 3.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


First Mandalorian & Grogu Clip Features Star Wars Rebels’ Zeb

The first official clip from The Mandalorian and Grogu brings back a major Star Wars Rebels hero.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios Reveals The Fate Of Another Major MCU Netflix Character

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 6 confirmed the fate of a forgotten Marvel character from the Netflix show.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Disney Announces Highly-Anticipated Sequel To Beloved Animated TV Show

A follow-up to a beloved Disney Channel animated series is finally happening this year (and it's soon).

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


DC Studios Will Officially Unveil Batman’s Gotham City For James Gunn's DCU Soon

The DCU's version of Gotham City will finally be unveiled in all its live-action glory in an upcoming trailer.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Euphoria Season 3 Gives Jules a Very Different Look - And It's All Due To Her New Complicated Lifestyle (Photos)

Euphoria Season 3 reintroduced Hunter Schafer's Jules with an entirely different look (but she still looks great).

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Pitt Boss Reveals 2 Characters Might Have Their Roles Reduced In Season 3

The Pitt boss R. Scott Gemmill spoiled two major character returns in Season 3 (but there's a catch).

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Batman Caped Crusader Season 2: All 12 DC Characters Now Expected to Appear

Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 will bring back major DC characters while finally introducing Batman's greatest villain.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Invincible Season 4 Finale Trailer Confirms Thragg and the Viltrumite’s Revenge Plan

The official trailer for Invincible Season 4's finale just spoiled the reckless and dangerous revenge plot of Thragg.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Requin Movie's Ending Really Isn't That Deep

The Requin didn't deliver a compelling ending, as many felt it fell flat and failed to capitalize on its setup.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Pitt Boss Confirms What Happens To Dr. Robby After the Season 2's Ending (Baby Jane Doe Adoption, Season 3 Return & More)

The Pitt creator R. Scott Gemmill clarified what's next for Dr. Robby after an emotional Season 2 ending.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Pitt Boss Confirms 15 Characters Who Are (And Aren’t) Returning For Season 3

The Pitt is set to bring back major characters in Season 3, but an important one is missing from the confirmed list.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios Confirms Historic Marvel Netflix Crossover In Daredevil Born Again Season 2

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's trailer just spoiled a major story reveal about one Defenders character.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Ahsoka Season 2 Officially Breaks a 7-Year Disney+ Release Rule

Ahsoka Season 2 has yet to premiere, but it is already breaking a longstanding Star Wars TV record.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Insidious Movies In Order: How to Watch In Chronological Order (Including 2026's Out of the Further)

There is actually a more compelling way to watch the Insidious movies (and it's not what you'd expect).

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Warner Bros. Omits The Batman Part 2 From 2027 Release Sizzle Reel

Uh-oh. Robert Pattinson's The Batman sequel is not on Warner Bros.' list of big releases for 2027.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios Confirms 4 Main Villains For Historic Netflix Crossover Movie

Marvel Studios' historic Netflix crossover movie is pulling out all the stops by unleashing its slate of villains.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Beyond The Spider-Verse's New Photo Spoils Time Jump Plot Twist

A new official image from Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse strongly hinted that Miles Morales will travel back in time.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios Set to Resurrect Thanos In 2027 Movie (Report)

Marvel Studios will reportedly bring back its greatest villain in an upcoming MCU crossover.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -