Lauren Rouse has been a writer at The Direct since the site launched in 2020. She has a huge passion for everything pop culture and currently writes news articles for the Marvel, Star Wars, DC and video game branches.
Lauren also works as a journalist at Lifehacker, Gizmodo and Kotaku in Australia, where she covers entertainment news, reviews, and interviews talent. She previously served as a freelance writer at Game Rant and she holds a Master's degree in Screenwriting from AFTRS.
You can follow Lauren’s articles, entertainment opinions and Comic-Con adventures over on Twitter (@LRouse19).
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Lauren Rouse's Latest The Direct Articles
Disney+ Sets Unfortunate Record With 2026 Star Wars Slate
The slate of Star Wars shows in development for Disney+ is looking pretty thin.
Wednesday Season 2 Just Revealed Its New Romantic Interest (Photo)
Jenna Ortega's promise of no love interests for Wednesday in Season 2 might be challenged by a new character.
Ahsoka Season 2 Just Made Disney+ History With Star Wars Time Gap
Disney+'s Ahsoka has made Star Wars history, but not for the best reason.
Marvel Studios Just Cut Its 9th Major Actor from the MCU
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is adding to the list of MCU cameos that lie on the cutting room floor.
Marvel Studios Eyeing 3 Popular Actresses to Play X-Men's Jean Grey (Report)
Casting for Marvel Studios' X-Men is heating up, and three names are in the ring to play one of the most powerful mutants.
Marvel Director Thinks This MCU Star Is The Next Robert Downey Jr.
Marvel may have found its next Robert Downey Jr. in this The Fantastic Four: First Steps star.
The Boys Season 5 Confirmed to Feature These 12 Major Supes
Fans can expect plenty of supes to appear in the fifth and final season of Prime Video's The Boys.
Yellowjackets Season 4 Gets Major Filming Update from Christina Ricci
Following a Season 4 renewal, one of the stars of Yellowjackets highlighted when filming is likely to begin.
Comic Con 2025: Panel Times for Marvel, DC and Star Wars Get Officially Announced
San Diego Comic-Con's packed 2025 schedule revealed panels for Marvel, DC, and Star Wars.
Marvel Studios Is Introducing One of Its Darkest Dilemmas in First Phase 6 Film
The heroes in The Fantastic Four: First Steps are faced with one of the MCU's most difficult choices.
HBO Boss Believes This Upcoming DC Studios Project Could Win Major Awards
HBO executive Casey Bloys has great faith in one of DC Studio's upcoming TV series.
Shelved Marvel TV Show Reportedly May Get Turned Into a Movie
All hope may not be lost for one of Marvel's shelved Disney+ projects.
Opus Movie Meaning Explained by Director: 'A Film about Tribalism'
Director Mark Anthony Green explained the odd ending of his A24 thriller, Opus.
Under a Dark Sun Season 2 Gets Status Update from Netflix Series Actors: 'It Calls for a Sequel'
The Netflix thriller Under a Dark Sun includes a twist ending that demands a sequel.
Mike Flanagan's Next Horror TV Show Finally Gets an Official Release Window
Horror auteur Mike Flanagan has indicated when fans will see his next anticipated TV show.
Marvel Studios Just Made Tony Stark's AI Look Dumb
Marvel Studios has introduced a new AI operating system, and it's leagues above Tony Stark's invention.
Superman Reveals Ultraman’s True Identity, Explained
Ultraman is hiding a secret beneath his mask in James Gunn's Superman movie.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Wrap Post Leaves Out 6 Key Marvel Characters
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 has wrapped, but several Marvel characters have been left out of a celebratory post.
Disney+ 2025 Upcoming Releases Video Omits 3 Major MCU & Star Wars Series
Several upcoming Star Wars and Marvel releases are missing from a new highlights reel for Disney+.
Disney+ Confirms 9 Biggest Releases For the Rest of 2025
Disney+ is having a big 2025, with several exciting releases planned for the back half of the year.
MCU: Young Avengers Crossover Confirmed For Later This Year
Some of Marvel's young Avengers are coming together in one Disney+ show later this year.
The Sandman Season 2 Family Tree - Every Endless Family Member & How They're Connected
The tangled family web of The Sandman grows in Season 2 as more of the Endless are added to the picture.
Disney+ Confirms 11 Jedi Returning In 2025 Star Wars Shows
Fans will see some familiar Jedi faces in Star Wars series on Disney+ later this year.
Gen V Season 2 Confirmed to Include 4 Characters from The Boys
Crossovers are abundant in Gen V as more characters from The Boys prepare to appear in Season 2.
Marvel’s First Phase 6 Film Breaks a Major MCU Trend Not Seen Since Phase 1
Marvel Studios is doing something in Phase 6 that it hasn't done since 2008's Iron Man.
Moon Knight Season 2's Replacement Project Finally Gets a New Update
Marvel Studios is progressing on a project that could give Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight more time in the spotlight.
9 New LEGO Star Wars Sets Releasing In the Rest of 2025
The remainder of 2025 has a lot to offer LEGO fans with a handful of new Star Wars in the pipeline.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Movie: All 6 Heroes Now Set to Appear
Marvel Studios' much-anticipated X-Men reboot is expected to feature several familiar mutants.
7 Superman 2025 Characters Are Confirmed For Roles in Future DCU Movies & TV Series
Superman won't be the last time these comic book characters are seen in the new DCU.
DC Studios Unveils Its First-Ever Kryptonite Poster (And It Looks Great)
The latest poster for 2025's Superman showcases the character's well-known weakness upfront.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Phase 6 Time Jump
One of Marvel's upcoming TV shows broke a record for the cinematic universe on Disney+.
First Look at Zack Snyder's Deleted Green Lantern Revealed 8 Years Later
One comic book hero almost made it to the screen during Zack Snyder's time in the DCEU.
Every MCU Disney+ Series Releasing After Ironheart (2025 & Beyond)
Disney+ has plenty more Marvel content coming down the pipeline after Ironheart.
DC Reveals Its Answer to the MCU’s Watcher in New First Look
Uatu the Watcher from MCU's What If...? has a surprising DC counterpart in an upcoming Netflix TV show.
DC Announces Its 15th Batman Sequel Movie
A new Batman film will release this summer, marking over a dozen sequels for DC's Caped Crusader.
DC Announces One of Its Best TV Shows Ever Is Ending Next Month
One of the best TV shows based on a DC property is coming to an end after just two seasons.
Blumhouse Finds The Perfect Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Replacement
Blumhouse is developing a new video game adaptation that could be the perfect follow up to Five Nights at Freddy's
Superman 2025 Breaks With Iconic Warner Bros Tradition
Superman is doing one thing completely differently from past DCEU films.
Marvel Studios Confirms 1 Big Upcoming MCU Movie Will Be at Comic-Con 2025
Despite a lack of a Hall H panel this year, Marvel Studios still has plans to appear at San Diego Comic-Con.
James Gunns Confirms the 8th Project That Connects the New DCU
DC Studios continues to weave the web between projects in the rebooted DCU.