Jackson Hayes is a Freelance Writer at The Direct. Starting his writing career in 2017, he quickly rose through the ranks and became an editor. He’s spent the last seven years working at outlets such as CBR, The Escapist, and Comic Book, where he’s covered major franchises like the MCU, DCU, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones.
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Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider Movie Already Has 5 Perfect MCU Characters It Can Bring Back
Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider movie is a go at Marvel Studios, and he may already have a stellar supporting cast.
DC Studios Just Confirmed The 4th Superman 2025 Spinoff
Superman was clearly a great starting point for the DCU, as DC Studios has just confirmed the movie's fourth spinoff, this one focused on Mr. Terrific.
Disney's Star Wars Movie Failures Can Finally Be Fixed With These 4 Film Adaptations
Star Wars might be struggling to make impactful movies, but these stories would help right the ship.
Marvel Studios Debuts Ian McKellen's New Magneto Suit in Avengers Doomsday
Magneto returns to live-action in Avengers: Doomsday. And Marvel Studios is finally ready to unveil his new costume.
DC Studios Officially Hits 1 Failure Point That Took the MCU 13 Years to Reach
DC Studios' latest movie failed to hit a benchmark that Marvel Studios' films reached comfortably for over a decade
Marvel Studios' Main Avengers Lineup Only Features 3 Endgame Heroes According to Doomsday's New Trailer
Avengers: Doomsday's trailer covers a lot of ground, including revealing how many Endgame heroes are in fighting shape.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Unveils First Footage Of Its Own Thanos
James Gunn's DCU is still trying to find its footing, and unleashing its own version of Thanos will help with that.
Daredevil Born Again Season 3 Wrap Photos Reveal Matt Murdock’s Prison Superhero Costume
Wrap gifts that the crew of Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 received for their hard work tease another superhero costume.
Marvel Studios Just Lost A Major Connection To Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man Trilogy After 2 Movies
Despite showing love to the original Spider-Man and his movies, Marvel Studios said bye to a Tobey Maguire connection.
Robert Pattinson Just Lost His 1 Chance To Play Batman Before 2028
Robert Pattinson is gearing up to play the Dark Knight again in 2028. But 2026 nearly lit the Bat-Signal for him.
Avengers Doomsday Trailer: Thor’s “Miracle” Speech Might Connect To Scarlet Witch’s MCU Introduction
Thor's speech to the heroes in Avengers: Doomsday's trailer could tease the circumstances of Scarlet Witch's MCU return.
The Thunderbolts’ Avengers Tower Is Getting A New Name, According To Upcoming LEGO Set
The New Avengers' base of operations from Thunderbolts* goes by a new name in Doomsday, teasing a major MCU shake-up.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Do Something No Spider-Man Movie Has Done Before
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is heading into uncharted territory as it pits Peter Parker against a bunch of new villains.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Confirms 'Secret' Roster of Characters - And These 7 Superheroes Are Strong Candidates To Be In It
Avengers: Doomsday is hiding a few of its characters from the world, and these names would fit right in.
Marvel Studios Just Robbed Wolverine Of His Greatest Upgrade
Wolverine is the best at what he does, but Marvel Studios just stole a chance for him to get even better.
Blue Beetle’s Man of Tomorrow Casting Makes Adria Arjona’s Mystery Superhero Character Much Clearer
Blue Beetle landing a spot in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow may have given away Adria Arjona's mystery role.
A Forgotten MCU Line Explains Steve Rogers’ Controversial Avengers: Doomsday Costume
Marvel Studios is taking heat for Steve Rogers' Avengers: Doomsday costume. A forgotten MCU line might set things right.
A Dark Doctor Doom Story Explains Why Avengers: Doomsday Is Missing Storm, Wolverine, & Other Important X-Men
The X-Men lineup in Avengers: Doomsday is missing a few faces, and a dark Doctor Doom story could explain why.
Marvel Studios Has Secured 1 Original Avenger’s Future Amid Rumors They’re Sitting Out Doomsday & Secret Wars
A couple of original Avengers are returning for Doomsday and Secret Wars. One not set to appear found work elsewhere.
Marvel Studios Still Hasn’t Given Up On Its 3 Most Controversial Projects Yet
Marvel Studios doesn't try to hide its past, as it's currently working to salvage parts of three much-maligned projects.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Must Address 4 Major Netflix Cliffhangers
If Daredevil: Born Again really wants to pick up the baton from Netflix, it has to wrap up a few lingering storylines.
Marvel Shows Love To 1 Major Hero Ahead Of Rumored MCU Debut
Marvel Studios is rumored to introduce Gray Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and this new Marvel merch further teases his MCU debut.
Doctor Doom Needs These 6 Evil Avengers Variants on His Doomsday Team
MCU Big Bads rarely do the heavy lifting. Doctor Doom should delegate to these evil Avengers variants in Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Avoided 1 X-Men Team Lineup Due to Money, Claims Deadpool Creator
Despite Marvel Studios' recent embrace of mutants, Deadpool's creator claims money took one X-Men lineup off the table.
Jason Momoa Wants DC Studios to Cast His Girlfriend in 1 Major Superhero Role
Jason Momoa is settling into his place in the DCU nicely, as he's campaigning for his girlfriend to play a major hero.
Daredevil Born Again Season 3 Set Photos Might Reveal Our First Look At Kingpin’s Greatest Rival
Despite being run out of town, Kingpin is back for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 and might face off with a new rival.
Marvel Studios Just Dropped A Civil War Sequel In The Unlikeliest Of Places
Civil War tore the MCU's Avengers apart, and a similar conflict is hurting another major Marvel team.
James Gunn’s DC Studios Will Reportedly Put A Comedic Spin On An Iconic DC Villain
James Gunn's willingness to take creative liberties with characters might change an iconic DC villain in the DCU.
New 'Avengers: Doomsday' Photo May Spoil A Major Scarlet Witch Connection
Despite keeping its cards very close to the vest, Avengers: Doomsday might have spoiled a Scarlet Witch connection.
18 Years Later, Star Wars Just Redeemed 1 Forgettable Movie Character
It's taken nearly two decades, but Star Wars has finally redeemed one of its more lackluster movie characters.
New Batman Part 2 Scarlett Johansson Report Shuts Down DC Villain Hopes For 1 Iconic Character
A new bombshell report about The Batman Part 2 kills Scarlett Johansson's chances of playing an iconic DC character.
Marvel Studios’ Dark Avengers Just Received Its 7th Perfect Recruit
A Dark Avengers team appears to be forming in the MCU, and a seventh potential member has just revealed themselves.
DC Studios Just Missed A Golden Opportunity To Tease Superman’s Greatest Villain
Superman's list of enemies in the DCU is growing, but DC Studios isn't interested in teasing his greatest.
Daredevil Born Again Season 3 Theory Reveals Why Elektra Is Returning To The MCU
While Elektra's return in Daredevil: Born Again is a surprise to many, one theory puts it into perspective.
Robert Downey Jr’s New Doomsday Promo Is Already Teasing Marvel Studios’ Doctor Doom Successor
Doctor Doom hasn't even gotten started in the MCU, but Marvel Studios might already have a plan to replace him.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Marketing Is Bad News For 1 Controversial Marvel Hero
There's so much excitement around Spider-Man: Brand New Day it's easy to gloss over how it's bad news for one hero.
DC Studios Just Confirmed Its 5th Villain-Led Project
Superheroes typically get to have all the fun, but DC Studios is making sure villains get their own projects.
Superman 2: Matthew Lillard Will Suit Up As This Major DC Superhero In James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow, According to New DCU Sequel Movie Theory
A new theory posits that Matthew Lillard will be joining the DCU as a superhero with ties to multiple franchises.
Marvel Studios Just Confirmed Its Next MCU Robot Sidekick in Official Spider-Man Script
The newly released Spider-Man: Brand New Day script pages revealed that another robot sidekick is about to join the MCU.
5 MCU Heroes In Desperate Need Of A Rebirth After Spider-Man
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will see the titular hero undergo a "rebirth," and he's not the only MCU hero in need of one.