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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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.
DC Studios Omits 1 Staple from Its 2026 Movie & TV Slate
DC Studios is taking a different approach with its 2026 live-action slate for the first time in six years.
Marvel Studios Will Unleash Its 7th Hulk In 2026
After giving fans six different Hulks, Marvel Studios is ready to unleash another gamma-powered monster.
Marvel Studios Announces 1 Upcoming Movie Will Officially Start a New Era for The MCU
Marvel Studios has revealed its main anchor of heroes leading into Avengers: Doomsday.
Avatar: Fire and Ash Joins Exclusive Box Office Club Once Dominated By Star Wars
Avatar: Fire and Ash is taking over the box office early, setting a record few franchises can claim.
James Gunn’s Batman Movie Is Confirmed to Include 3 Things Never Seen Before In a DC Movie
James Gunn’s new Batman movie will be a historic moment for DC thanks to three major elements.
Marvel Studios Confirms the End of Its Kingpin Era
What fans love most about the MCU’s Kingpin is gone, and there’s a real chance it won’t return.
Disney+ Confirms Its First Marvel TV Show of 2026
Marvel’s first Disney+ show of 2026 will spotlight everyone’s favorite web-slinger, Spider-Man.
It’s The End of An Era For Avatar At the Box Office
Avatar’s box office dominance may be coming to an end, judging by the latest Fire and Ash results.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Its 4th Binge-Release TV Show
Disney+ confirmed that its first live-action MCU project of 2026 will follow a release strategy used by three other major Marvel Studios shows.
Marvel Star Teases Their 'Deadpool 4' Role
One of the most important cast members from Deadpool, who last appeared in Deadpool & Wolverine, hinted at their return.
The MCU's 2025 Movie Slate Just Got Beat By Superman (And 6 Other Surprising Films)
Marvel Studios released some great films in 2025, but they still got outperformed by many Hollywood blockbusters.
Avengers: Doomsday Just Unveiled Its 2 Official Logos (Photos)
Disney revealed an exciting new detail about Avengers: Doomsday’s logo via photos.
2026's The Mandalorian Movie Will Officially Change 4 Key Elements from the TV Show
Lucasfilm’s new changes mean The Mandalorian and Grogu won’t be exactly like the TV series.
Sonic The Hedgehog’s 2028 Film Will Break a Longstanding Franchise Record
The Sonic franchise’s longest-running trend will end with the 2028 Sonic Universe Event Film.
'Stranger Things' Star Claims 1 MCU Villain Could Defeat Vecna
A Stranger Things star claimed a major MCU character would overpower Vecna if it came down to it.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Thanos' Return In Phase 6 Show
Thanos has appeared in several projects since Endgame, and he’s set for another one in 2026.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer Unveils Its 4 Major Villains
Marvel Studios revealed the villains who will be making life difficult for Charlie Cox’s Daredevil.
Marvel Studios Confirms When Its 11th MCU Trilogy Will End
Marvel Studios finally let the cat out of the bag about when their 11th trilogy is concluding.
Avengers Doomsday: New Photo May Spoil Thor's New Avengers Roster
Thor’s team for Avengers: Doomsday is now confirmed, and it’s an incredibly strong line-up.
Marvel Just Unveiled 4 Deleted Reed Richards Powers that Avengers Doomsday Must Now Include
Marvel Studios revealed several Reed Richards powers that never made it into the MCU Fantastic Four film.
Fantastic Four First Steps Debuts With Historically Low Disney+ Viewership Numbers
Fantastic Four: First Steps is now streaming on Disney+, but the numbers are worrying.
Scarlett Johansson Becomes the 12th MCU Star to Join a Batman Movie
Eleven MCU veterans have featured in DC’s Batman films, and a new name was just added.