Brandon Moore is a Chicago-based writer and entertainment journalist. He joined The Direct as a freelance writer in May 2025. A longtime writer and entertainment news junkie, Brandon is passionate about delivering film and television news across a variety of topics, especially Marvel, Star Wars, Percy Jackson, Tomb Raider, Ted Lasso, and the Wizarding World.
In addition to writing for The Direct, Brandon has worked as a senior writer at Agents of Fandom since 2022. He also previously worked as the head of copywriting at David's Been Here since 2018.
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Brandon Moore's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios Underwhelms Fans With New 'Wonder Man' Logo Following Season 2 Renewal
Marvel Studios unveiled a new Wonder Man logo, and fans aren't happy about it.
Marvel Officially Confirms the 1 Main Character of 2026's Avengers: Doomsday 'Path to Doomsday' Event (And No, It's Not Doctor Doom)
Marvel may have just revealed which longtime MCU favorite will play a key role in Avengers: Doomsday
Star Wars Announces Its 3rd Video Game Releasing In 2026
The newest Star Wars video game joins a list of long-delayed titles, remakes, and fan-favorite series.
Longtime DC Comics Writer Criticizes James Gunn's 'Stupid' Supergirl Portrayal: 'Why Bother Seeing it?'
A fan-favorite DC Comics writer blasted the upcoming Supergirl movie in a new interview.
Star Wars Just Retconned How Palpatine's Sith Plan Leaked to the Jedi Order
A Jar Jar comic book added an unexpected layer of complexity to the events of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Sets Historic Time Jump
The groundbreaking X-Men series is set to do something no Marvel Studios show has ever attempted.
MCU: 5 Most-Anticipated Hero vs. Villain Matchups of 2026
From X-Men '97 to Avengers: Doomsday, the MCU’s 2026 hero-villain matchups are rife with history and emotional stakes.
James Gunn Unveils the DCU's New Tony Stark-Like Hero
The DC Studios co-CEO explained what Supergirl has in common with the MCU's Tony Stark.
Disney+ Just Released Its 8th Rotten Marvel Sequel Movie
This latest Marvel movie to land on Disney+ is the platform's 8th certified 'rotten' sequel under the Marvel banner.
Zootopia 2 Gets Official Disney+ Update Ahead of Debut
Fans of the record-breaking animated Disney sequel may not have to wait long for its streaming debut.
Black Panther 3's Rumored Villain Is The Perfect Choice For The Franchise
Denzel Washington's rumored villain for the next Black Panther sequel could be Wakanda's most terrifying threat yet.
Creature Commandos Season 2 Gets A New Release Update (And It's Not Good)
James Gunn confirmed that Creature Commandos Season 2 is further away than we expected.
2026's The Mandalorian Movie Will Omit 8 Major Characters From the Show
The Mandalorian & Grogu may not feature many fan-favorite characters from Star Wars' Disney+ shows.
Amazon Officially Unveils Its 4th Major Video Game TV Show
A Game of Thrones star brings a video game icon to life in a new photo from Amazon Prime Video.
Disney+ Might’ve Just Canonized Marvel’s Most Forgettable Show
Marvel Television's Wonder Man established a surprise connection to a long-forgotten Marvel show.
James Gunn Will Officially Replace Lex Luthor as the DCU's Most Powerful Villain In 2027
With several iconic DC villains appearing in Gunn's Man of Tomorrow, which one will be the ultimate big bad?
The Batman 3's Villain Actor May Have Just Been Revealed
The Batman 3's main villain could be a shocker set in motion by the events of The Batman Part II.
Star Wars Unveils First-Ever Live-Action Zeb Movie Merch (Photos)
Unique new Star Wars toy sets revealed five Mandalorian and Grogu characters, including the fan-favorite Lasat.
Superman 2: New Photo of David Corenswet Excites the Fanbase
The DC actor's latest social media appearance sparked fan discussion about the upcoming Superman sequel.
5 Years Later, Marvel Celebrates Its Best Disney+ Series With New Trailer
Marvel Studios honors its groundbreaking Disney+ debut with a surprise retrospective.
James Gunn's Superman Sequel Now Includes 3 Major DC Villains
The Superman sequel's roster of villains now includes grounded antagonists and an iconic cosmic threat.
Marvel Studios Unveils First Look at Wonder Man's 4 Superpowers
Wonder Man's Simon Williams has one of the most unique and diverse power sets in the entire MCU.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Makes MCU History With New Villain Decision
Matthew Lillard's new Daredevil antagonist will have a shocking relationship with Matt Murdock in Season 2.
Neve Campbell's Replacement In 'Scream' Franchise Revealed (Report)
According to a new report, the Scream franchise has chosen its new final girl, who will take over after 2026's Scream 7.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Trailer 1 Might Secretly Confirm Another Returning MCU Star
Chris Evans' Steve Rogers may not be the only longtime MCU character teased in Avengers: Doomsday's first teaser.
Zootopia 3 Gets Encouraging Release Update from Disney
The future of the Zootopia franchise looks brighter than ever after the record-breaking sequel's box office success.
It’s The End Of An Era For Hayley Atwell’s Netflix Franchise
Here is what Hayley Atwell's tenure as Lara Croft ending means for the future of the Tomb Raider franchise.
Christopher Nolan’s Upcoming The Odyssey Movie Just Announced Its 9th Character
Here is every hero, god, and villain confirmed to appear in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
The Mummy 4 Cast: 7 Confirmed & Rumored Actors For Brendan Fraser’s New Mummy Sequel
The new Mummy sequel starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz could also bring back these fan-favorite actors.
Percy Jackson Season 2: All 7 Villains Confirmed to Appear
Here is every villainous god, monster, and demigod set to appear in Percy Jackson Season 2.
Percy Jackson Disney+ Universe Might Be in the Works, And It Could Rival the MCU
Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan revealed a secret series is in the works, and fans think they know what it is.
Doctor Doom Can't Stop Dancing In New Avengers: Doomsday Official Wrap Party Video
Marvel supervillain Doctor Doom made a surprise appearance at the official Avengers: Doomsday wrap party.
Fans Think This OG Avenger Is Secretly Filming Avengers: Doomsday After New Photos Surface
Marvel fans are theorizing that one beloved actor could appear in Avengers: Doomsday, but this may not be a good thing.
Disney Predicted Heavy Backlash to 1 Marvel Show, Reveals Producer
Ryan Coogler discusses the racist backlash toward Marvel Studios' Ironheart and who he says the show is for.
Black Panther 2 Director Reveals Why the Internet Is Wrong About the Sequel
Director Ryan Coogler said that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is far more beloved than many fans realize.
James Gunn Reveals Why Superman Faces Social Media Hate
James Gunn discussed dealing with social media trolls and why his version of Superman will contend with online hate.
Disney+'s Percy Jackson Season 2: Every Greek God Now Confirmed to Appear
Disney+'s Percy Jackson Season 2 will feature more Greek gods helping drive the story forward.
Rumored Marvel Horror Movie Could Bring Back 10 Beloved MCU Characters
A long-gestating Marvel movie is reportedly back in development and could star nearly a dozen fan-favorite characters.
Superman Actor Confirms the Movie Will Skip This Classic Superhero Trope
Lois Lane actress Rachel Brosnahan revealed that Superman will begin at a unique point in Lois & Clark's relationship.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Series Might Finally Tell the Captain America Story Fans Have Wanted for Years
Eyes of Wakanda could explore the untold history of one of the MCU's most iconic weapons.