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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7 Disney Animated Classics That Now Deserve a Live-Action Reboot Following WB’s New Jetsons Movie Announcement
These Disney classics would be perfect for a live-action adaptation in light of the recent treatment The Jetsons is getting.
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Brainiac’s potential arrival in the DCU is exciting, but the villain he might bring with him is even more intriguing.
DC Explains Why Batman Grew a Beard (And It's For a Good Reason)
Everyone is wondering why Batman has a beard, and Bat-Fam Episode 1 finally explains it.
Disney+ Just Released Its 12th Marvel Flop
As if the number of Marvel flops on Disney+ wasn’t enough, the platform just added another one.
Disney’s 5 Biggest Movies of 2026 Must Now Overshadow Their Major Box Office Flops of this Year
Disney is counting on these five projects to succeed after a string of flops in 2025.
Marvel Studios’ Upcoming R-Rated Slate Will Make MCU Ratings History on Disney+
Marvel's Phase 6 is poised to feature more R-rated projects than Phases 4 and 5 combined.
The DCU’s Next Villain Is Exciting, But I Still Have One Big Worry
The DCU's Lanterns has a strong story direction, but its selection of villains raises concerns.
11 Big Sci-Fi Movies Releasing In 2026 Before Avengers: Doomsday
Counting down to Avengers: Doomsday? Here are 11 must‑see sci‑fi films to enjoy first.
James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow Will Officially Change 5 Key Elements from 2025's Superman
Superman was a great film, but its sequel will take matters to an exciting new level.
MCU VisionQuest Report Confirms The Disney+ Series’ 5th Villain
Marvel’s VisionQuest has found its next big villain, played by a bold new addition to the MCU.
DC’s Next Batman Will Copy The Biggest Element From James Gunn’s DCU Batman
DC’s next Batman project is set to take major family-tied inspiration from James Gunn’s upcoming DCU version.
Marvel’s Most Criticized MCU Hulk Decision Is Actually Brilliant, Despite What Fans Say
Professor Hulk is one of the MCU’s most criticized decisions, but in truth, it was a stroke of genius.
James Gunn's DCU: All 21 Monsters & Creatures Who Exist In New DC Universe
James Gunn's DCU introduced some of the most remarkable creatures possible, so here are all 21.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline With The Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four: First Steps was given a new timeline placement on Disney+ as it becomes available to stream.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course, Removes 1 MCU Staple from Late 2025 Slate
Marvel's delay of Wonder Man broke a longstanding MCU trend after many years.
MCU’s Young Avengers Are Facing a Problem No One Wants To Talk About
The MCU’s Young Avengers must assemble soon or risk facing the same major problem Netflix's Stranger Things is battling.
The Batman Star Breaks Silence On Almost Joining James Gunn’s DCU (But It Could Still Happen)
A The Batman star has addressed his prior involvement in James Gunn's DCU, and it may still come to fruition.
5 Major MCU Easter Eggs That Took Years to Finally Pay Off
These major MCU plot details were introduced as Easter eggs that developed years later.
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The Sonic 4 movie may undergo a name change, but it might not connect well with audiences.
2025's 93% RT Horror Movie Lands On Streaming Just In Time For Halloween
One of 2025's top horror films from Zach Cregger, Weapons, just hit streaming in time for Halloween thrills.
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DC Studios is set to release exciting projects in 2026, such as Supergirl, but fans will need to budget more to experience them.
Marvel Studios Still Needs to Give These 7 Characters a Live-Action Debut Following Their Marvel Animation Appearances
Marvel chose to introduce these exciting characters in animated shows and movies before their live-action debuts.
Marvel Studios Just Secretly Canonized 7 MCU Events With New Disney+ Show
These intriguing events are now canon in the MCU thanks to Marvel Zombies.
9 MCU Characters Who Secretly Benefitted From Thanos’ Snap & The Blip
Thanos' snap was devastating; however, these MCU characters benefited from the Blip.
With Tom Holland Reportedly Skipping Avengers Doomsday, It's Time for Marvel to Adapt Spider-Man's Biggest Storyline Ever in 2027
One of Marvel's most significant heroes may skip Avengers: Doomsday, but this could be the best thing to happen.
Marvel Studios Has Now Delayed 5 Of Its Phase 6 Projects (But It’s For The Best)
Marvel Studios delayed these five Phase 6 films, but it makes sense in the grand scheme of things.
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Gen V Season 2, Episode 7 introduced an intriguing twist involving Cipher and Thomas Godolkin.
Marvel Studios Has Already Introduced 9 New Villains into the MCU in 2025
Marvel Studios expanded its rogues' gallery in 2025 by introducing these villains.
6 Unconfirmed Avengers Doomsday Characters Who Should Skip Phase 6's Next Major Movie and Return for Secret Wars Instead
Avengers: Doomsday already has a large cast and should avoid adding these characters to the film.
10 MCU Villains Who Deserve Their Own Prequel Movie
These 10 MCU villains are so intriguing that Marvel should give them a prequel film exploring their backstories.
All 9 Batman Characters James Gunn Has Already Confirmed for the DCU
The DCU is bringing in some of Batman’s greatest characters for its new era.
20 Most Powerful MCU Secret Organizations Since Phase 1 (SWORD, Illuminati & More)
Here are all the secret groups that have existed in the MCU since its inception.
MCU Teams: 22 Most Powerful Marvel Super Groups, Ranked From Weakest to Strongest
These 22 super groups represent some of the most powerful teams the MCU has to offer.
Black Marvel Characters: All 22 Black MCU Superheroes In Order They Were Introduced
Here are all the Black superheroes who have made their debut in the MCU since Iron Man in 2008.
DCU: Complete List of All 21 Villains In James Gunn's New Universe
James Gunn's DCU has introduced a wide variety of villains, and here are the ones we've seen so far.
James Gunn's New DCU Needs to Explore These 7 Alternate Universes After Peacemaker Season 2's Big Reveal
Here are seven DC universes that James Gunn’s DCU should consider exploring after Peacemaker Season 2's big reveal.
Marvel Weapons: MCU’s 20 Most Powerful Weapons, Ranked
Here are the MCU’s most dangerous artifacts, armors, enchanted tools, and weapons.
All 7 MCU Characters Who Have Held All 6 Infinity Stones
Here is every MCU character who held all six Infinity Stones and what they used them for.
Doctor Doom’s Potential Doomsday Weapon Might Even Be More Dangerous Than Thanos’ Gauntlet
Doctor Doom might use this powerful weapon to ascend as God Emperor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Mjolnir Wielders: 9 MCU Characters Worthy Of Lifting Thor’s Hammer (Complete List)
A number of characters have lifted Thor's Hammer Mjolnir in the MCU so far, either in the Sacred Timeline or in the Multiverse.