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

Marvel Zombies Director Explains Why Wanda Wanted Kamala (And It's For a Good Reason)

Wanda Maximoff's goal in trying to abduct Kamala Khan in Marvel Zombies finally makes sense.

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Who Dies In Alice In Borderland Season 3 (Full List)

Alice in Borderland Season 3 had no shortage of deaths after Usagi and Arisu returned to the games.

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Terminal List Season 3 Will Definitely Happen If Chris Pratt Has His Way - But There's One Catch

Chris Pratt is confident about a potential third season of The Terminal List.

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The Watcher Officially Returns to the MCU for His 6th Cameo

The Watcher sneakily appeared in Marvel Animation's latest Phase 6 project, Marvel Zombies.

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Marvel Zombies Gets Historically Low RT Rating

Marvel Zombies didn't live up to the hype as critics and audience are divided over the show's Rotten Tomatoes score.

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Beyond The Spider-Verse Casts 7th Spider-Man Villain

Miles Morales has to contend with another returning villain from the first film in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

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James Gunn Confirms Details About 2 Upcoming Cameos In Peacemaker Season 2

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is hyping up the cameos in the final three episodes of Peacemaker Season 2.

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Every 'Chainsaw Man' Popcorn Bucket Officially Revealed So Far (Photos)

The hype for the Chainsaw Man movie is sky-high due to the release of these popcorn buckets!

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Cobweb Movie: Sarah's Monster Face Isn't Based on a Spider After All

Sarah's terrifying face in the Cobweb movie delivered all sorts of nightmares to viewers.

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Star Wars Reveals First Look At Jabba The Hutt’s Son as an Adult In Upcoming Movie (Photos)

The Mandalorian & Grogu's first official trailer revealed an exciting new character tied to Jabba the Hutt.

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The Conjuring's Next Sequel Receives the Perfect Title

The Conjuring universe is far from over after a new report claimed that a highly aniticipated sequel is in the works.

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Stranger Things 5 Reveals How Eddie Munson’s Legacy Will Continue In Season 5

Eddie Munson's legacy will live on in the final season of Stranger Things via this special tribute.

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Star Wars Starfighter Filming Location Hints at Return to Iconic Prequel Planet, Naboo

Star Wars: Starfighter director Shawn Levy teased a potential return to an iconic planet from the galaxy far, far away.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Reveals First Look at Vecna's Redesign

The first look at Vecna's face in Stranger Things Season 5 looks terrifying, and he seems bent on revenge.

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Marvel Studios Star Urges Fans to Cancel Disney+ & Hulu After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

One notable MCU star had one request to her fans following the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel.

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Wolverine’s Underused Brown Suit Gets Immortalized in Amazing Deadpool 3 Figure

Hot Toys just revealed a gorgeous new 1/6th scale figure featuring Wolverine's brown suit from Deadpool & Wolverine!

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Tulsa King Season 3 Cast on Mitch’s New Romance, Bohdi’s Revenge, & Intense Confrontations

Tulsa King Season 3 introduces new challenges, conflict, and romance for Dwight Manfredi's crew.

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Demi Lovato’s Camp Rock 3 Involvement Becomes Official (But It’s Not What Fans Were Hoping For)

Camp Rock 3 is officially happening, but there's a catch regarding Demi Lovato's involvement.

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Star Wars Reveals First Look At Ryan Gosling’s Starfighter Character (Photo)

Star Wars: Starfighter actors Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray look stunning in the movie's official first look.

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When Belly's Birthday Is In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' TV Show Got Changed from the Book In Season 2

Belly's birthday in The Summer I Turned Pretty is a significant event that finally resolves who she ends up with.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Will Make 1 Major Change to Hopper's Face

Hopper looks jacked and ready to fight for Eleven in this new Stranger Things Season 5 promotional art.

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Mass Effect TV Series Casting Call Reveals 5 Characters From Video Game

Amazon Prime Video's Mass Effect series received an exciting casting update that will grab gamers' attention!

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'Wolf King' Reveals Who Drew Almost Ends Up With In Final 'Wereworld' Book

Curtis Jobling's final book in the Wereworld series finally unveiled who Drew ended up (and it's not who you expect).

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Marvel Studios Releases First Scarlet Witch: Queen of the Dead Poster

Scarlet Witch looks terrifying as the Queen of the Dead in this Marvel Zombies poster.

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Chicago PD Season 13's Time Jump Gets Revealed

Chicago PD Season 13 has an exciting story update after a tension-filled Season 12 cliffhanger.

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Disney Omits 5 Major Princesses from Their Official 2025 Lineup

Disney+'s new LEGO Disney Princesses project abandoned five characters from the original House of Mouse's lineup.

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Wolf King Season 3 Won't Happen If Netflix Sticks to Their Word - But There's Still Reason to Be Hopeful for a Renewal

Wolf King Season 2's surging viewership on Netflix has led to hope that the series will end up being renewed.

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Avengers: Doomsday’s First Official Synopsis Reveals Doctor Doom’s Evil Plan For The MCU

Avengers: Doomsday's first story details hint at Doctor Doom's vengeful plan for the Multiverse.

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Marvel Studios Just Brought Back MCU’s Most Powerful Eternals Character In Phase 6

Marvel Zombies featured the surprising return of an important member of the Eternals.

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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Announcement Omits Donkey Kong (And I Think I Know Why)

Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong is clearly missing from the Super Mario Galaxy sequel cast announcement, leaving fans confused.

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Avatar 3 Confirmed to Include 4 Major Tribes from Pandora

Avatar: Fire and Ash will introduce another tribe that spells some trouble for Jake Sully and his family.

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'The Girlfriend' Reveals Daniel's True Fate In Prime Video Series' Episode 3 Twist

The Girlfriend Episode 3 revealed a wild twist involving Daniel Sanderson's fate.

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Avengers: Doomsday Official Promo Art Reveals New Doctor Doom Suit (Photos)

A potential first look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday looks menacing.

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Alien Earth Season 2 Is Further Along Than We Thought, Confirms Creator Noah Hawley: 'I Have a Destination'

Alien: Earth Season 2 received an exciting update from creator Noah Hawley, and fans will definitely be thrilled.

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Denise & Jeremiah's 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Relationship May Solve Who He Ends Up With In the Book

The Summer I Turned Pretty Episode 10 gave subtle clues about who Jeremiah will end up with in the finale.

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The Conjuring Movies In Order: How to Watch Chronologically (Including Last Rites)

Want to catch up with The Conjuring universe? Here's a way to watch all of the movies in chronological order, including 2025's Last Rites!

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The Demon In Conjuring: Last Rites Who Haunted The Smurls Has a Key Connection to The Warrens' Past

The Conjuring: Last Rites introduced a powerful demon that knows no bounds in terms of threatening its victims.

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Who Dies In Conjuring: Last Rites (And Everyone Who Survives)

Luck ran out for one important character in The Conjuring: Last Rites, and he is close to the Warrens.

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Marvel Studios Reportedly Won't Recast One of Their Most Powerful Dead Heroes

A report claimed that one of the important MCU heroes (currently dead) will likely remain after the Multiverse Saga.

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Francoise Tries to Kill Wednesday In Season 2 Due To This Hidden Agenda Against the Addams Family

Francoise Galpin tried to kill Wednesday in Season 2, Part 2 because of the one person she loves the most.

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