Geraldo Amartey is a writer at The Direct. He joined the team in 2025, bringing with him four years of experience covering entertainment news, pop culture, and fan-favorite franchises for sites like YEN, Briefly and Tuko.
A graduate of the University of Ghana with a background in Linguistics, Geraldo has a strong passion for storytelling, movies, and all things geek culture.
Geraldo can be found on X (formerly Twitter) via @geraldoamart42 where he shares the latest MCU and DCU scoops.
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Geraldo Amartey's Latest The Direct Articles
Disney Confirms Avatar: Fire & Ash Will Start Streaming On Disney+ Before 1 Specific Day
Avatar: Fire & Ash received an exciting Disney+ streaming update, narrowing its release window further.
10 MCU Characters Are Entering Avengers: Doomsday at the Peak Of Their Power
Many key characters will arrive in Avengers: Doomsday with major power upgrades, potentially changing everything.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Report Reveals The Gross Reason Hulk Is In The Movie
The Hulk will feature in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and we finally know why.
Pixar's Hoppers Movie: Every Animal Species & Character That Appears (Photos)
Pixar's Hoppers is bringing a colorful lineup of characters to the big screen, and they look incredible.
All 9 Marvel & DC Animated TV Shows Releasing In 2026 (Confirmed)
Marvel and DC have officially confirmed their full 2026 animation slate, and it’s stacked.
Charlie Cox & Vincent D’Onofrio Get Honored With Special Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Upgrade
Two Daredevil: Born Again cast members were given a major honor ahead of the show’s second season.
One Unexpected MCU Disney+ Series Is “Obligatory” For Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars
Before Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, fans need to watch WandaVision, and for good reason.
Marvel Reveals Official Spider-Man & Superman Team-Up Logo
Two major characters from Marvel and DC are teaming up, and their logo looks amazing.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Hospitalized, Channing Tatum Undergoing Surgery Following Injury
An Avengers: Doomsday actor is in medical care following an unfortunate incident.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Wonder Man Villain
Wonder Man is such a unique MCU project, even its villain is unlike anything fans have seen before.
Avengers Doomsday: 9 MCU Characters Who Will Be Doctor Doom’s Biggest Problem & Why, Ranked
Doctor Doom's plans face fierce resistance from these MCU heroes in Avengers: Doomsday.
2 Fan-Favorite Spider-Man Films Are Officially Leaving Streaming Soon
One of the most controversial Spider-Man projects ever made is set to leave its current streaming home.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Continues a Rough Trend For DC TV Shows
A concerning DC trend is set to continue with one of its most anticipated Batman projects.
Marvel Studios' Blade Movie Cancellation Has 2 Hidden Benefits for the MCU
One highly anticipated Marvel film is reportedly being cancelled, but there may be an upside.
James Gunn Defends His Controversial DCU Batman Hire
James Gunn’s latest DCU decision has upset some fans, but he’s standing his ground.
Wonder Man Hid The Perfect Season 2 Villain In Plain Sight
By hiding its deadliest villain in the open, Wonder Man may have made a genius creative choice.
15 MCU Actors Confirmed to Appear In Both 'Avengers: Doomsday' And 'Secret Wars'
Avengers: Doomsday’s standout cast members won’t stop there; they’re also lined up for Secret Wars.
HBO Max Announces Next DC Superhero Show Release For Next Month
HBO Max’s February slate is packed with exciting releases, but one DC show stands out above the rest.
Despite Avengers Doomsday Now Confirming 31 MCU Characters, These 12 Infinity War Stars are Still Missing
Avengers: Doomsday arguably has the largest cast of any Avengers film, yet it’s still missing some major heavy-hitters.
The MCU Will Officially Introduce Its 3rd Meta Hero in 2026 (But With a Twist)
Marvel Studios just added another fourth-wall breaker to its roster of heroes, but this one stands out.
Marvel Studios’ Wonder Man Confirmed to Solve One Major MCU Problem
Marvel Studios finally fixed an issue that’s persisted since Phase 5 with its new Disney+ show.
DC Studios Excludes Major James Gunn Title From 2026 Movie & TV Slate
James Gunn’s DCU is set to undergo an interesting change for the first time since it officially began.
Henry Cavill’s Superman Nearly Got This Smart Batman Upgrade To Fight Darkseid
The SnyderVerse was building an incredible Superman–Batman dynamic that could have elevated Kal-El.
The MCU Might Be Making a Big Mistake With Marvel’s Greatest Rivalry
One of Marvel’s more iconic hero/villain mash-ups might not transition into live action, according to a new report.
Disney Just Released Its First Billion-Dollar Disappointment
Disney’s billion-dollar box office hits are usually a major win, but not this 2025 release.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course, Sets New Plan for Future Disney+ Shows
Marvel is taking a different approach on Disney+ with a trend involving new seasons of several shows, such as X-Men '97 and Daredevil: Born Again.
Marvel Studios' Next TV Show Will Improve One of the MCU's Most Iconic Villain Twists
Wonder Man will add a new perspective to the villain behind one of the MCU’s biggest twists.
Marvel Studios’ Most Expensive Asset Gets King Treatment on Avengers Doomsday Set
Avengers: Doomsday is treating its most prized cast member like royalty on set.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its 5th-Ever X-Men Suit That’s Comic-Accurate
Marvel Studios finally delivered a major X-Men addition that fans have been waiting to see.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Just Hit a Huge New Milestone
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already historic, and this latest milestone only adds to its list of achievements
Marvel Studios Has Avoided This Key Hulk Power Since The Avengers (And Spider-Man 4 Can Fix This)
Marvel Studios turned away from one of Hulk’s most impressive powers for 13 years, and that needs to change in 2026.
James Gunn Admits He Loves 1 of Zack Snyder's Movies
Zack Snyder’s DCEU may be over, but there’s one DC project of his that James Gunn genuinely loves.
Marvel Officially Casts David Tennant as New Character
David Tennant’s newly revealed Marvel role places him in the Spider-Man universe.
2026's The Mandalorian Movie Confirmed to Include 3 Marvel Actors
Star Wars' most anticipated theatrical release will feature stars from various Marvel projects.
James Gunn Announced the DCU's Best Casting Decision 1 Year Ago
James Gunn made one of the smartest casting decisions in comic book movie history in 2024.
Marvel Studios Finally Reveals How Powerful Doctor Doom Is
Marvel Studios has officially teased Doctor Doom’s immense power in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Now Has The Perfect Opportunity to Introduce One Of The Best Avengers Teams
Wonder Man’s MCU debut sets the stage for one of Marvel’s most iconic superhero teams.
Marvel Studios Officially Releases First HD Photo Of Jessica Jones’ MCU Return
Marvel Studios has unveiled an HD look at one of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's most anticipated characters.
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Secretly Reveals Why The X-Mansion Is Destroyed With Hidden Easter Egg
Avengers: Doomsday’s third trailer shows the destruction of the X-Men and explains how it happens.
9 New Sci-Fi Shows Coming to Disney+ In 2026
Disney+ subscribers can expect a diverse 2026 slate, with one genre in particular standing out among several Marvel and Star Wars shows.