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
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.
James Gunn’s Upcoming DC Slate Gets 4th Major Delay
James Gunn’s DCU has been hit with another delay, and this time, it’s a big fan-favourite project.
5 Iconic Marvel 'Wars' That the MCU Needs to Adapt After Phase 6
After Avengers: Secret Wars ends, these legendary Marvel comic wars could take the MCU to higher heights.
Marvel Exec Reveals Jessica Jones’ 2026 MCU Return Will Preserve 1 Key Netflix Daredevil Element
Jessica Jones is set to return to the MCU soon, and one thing fans love most about her isn’t changing.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Its Next Major Daredevil Villain
Charlie Cox’s Daredevil already has plenty of enemies in the MCU, but he’s about to gain another.
Avengers Doomsday’s Trailer Borrows 1 Brilliant Endgame Strategy
The Avengers: Doomsday trailer drops soon, and it will share a key trait with the Infinity Saga’s final film.
Marvel Studios Announces 2026 Spider-Man TV Show's Exciting Timeline Placement
Marvel Studios’ next Spider-Man series will explore important details left unresolved from its first season.
Marvel’s New X-Men Announcement Just Made 2026 the Biggest Year for Mutants in Over 15 Years
Thanks to an announcement about X-Men '97 Season 2, Marvel's mutants could experience their most spectacular year yet in 2026.
Disney+ Just Brought Back Marvel's White Tiger — 8 Months After His MCU Death
We all saw White Tiger die in the MCU, but Marvel has managed to bring the character back.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Its Grim Reaper Actor
Marvel Studios finally confirmed who will be playing Grim Reaper in the MCU, and it’s an obvious casting choice.
Disney Just Announced the Longest Film in Its Entire 100+ Year History
Disney will release its longest film ever in 2026, and it comes from a beloved franchise.
Disney+ Makes Major Pivot In Its Star Wars Slate For 2026 & Beyond
The Star Wars release slate for Disney+ appears to be significantly different from past years (and not in a good way).
Daredevil: Born Again Star Charlie Cox Confirms Fan-Favorite Character’s Death
Charlie Cox just dashed fans' hopes by confirming a beloved Daredevil character's death.
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.
Brainiac’s DCU Arrival May Be Setting Up an Even More Terrifying Villain (But You’ve Probably Never Heard of Him)
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.