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
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look At Spider-Man & Punisher’s MCU Team-Up (Photo)
Spider-Man and the Punisher won't always be at odds in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Legend of Vox Machina Stars Break Down the Season 4 Time Jump
Critical Role's stars tease what's to come in the penultimate season of The Legend of Vox Machina.
Disney+'s Most Important TV Show Is Officially Dead
One of Disney+'s major titles seems to have run its course, marking the end of another foundational show.
New DCU Trailer Hints at Death of 1 Major DC Superhero
The DCU has barely begun, but one superhero might already be on the chopping block.
Marvel Studios Is Resurrecting 1 Cancelled MCU Movie Plan (Report)
Marvel Studios' newest project is bringing back a storyline from a dead MCU movie.
HBO Releases First-Ever Game Of Thrones Trilogy Poster
HBO's newest Game of Thrones poster unites all its Westeros-set shows under one banner.
Toy Story 5's Critic Reviews & Reactions Decision Signals That Both Disney and Pixar Studios Are Confident About Sequel's Incoming Reception
Disney and Pixar seem confident in the fifth Toy Story movie, weeks ahead of its release.
Spider-Man Is Officially Entering A New Era In The MCU, Confirms Kevin Feige
Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige has promised that Spider-Man's next MCU appearance will feel different.
DC Studios Showrunner Officially Responds to Backlash Over Visuals of Upcoming Green Lantern Show
The creator of Lanterns has responded to fan backlash regarding the lack of color in the DC superhero show.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Star Wants a Crossover With This Iconic Superhero
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson discusses his Batman voice and dream DC crossover.
Backrooms Movie Async Ending Explained: What Is The Company Doing In The Backrooms?
The Async company is vital to the lore of Kane Parson's Backrooms, and more about them is revealed in the 2026 movie.
Star Wars Director Explains Why 2 Key Characters Were Excluded From The Mandalorian & Grogu
The Mandalorian & Grogu didn't feature these prominent Star Wars characters for a reason.
'Avengers: Doomsday' Reveals Best Look Yet at New Black Panther Costume
Merchandise has given a proper look at Shuri's new Black Panther outfit in Avengers: Doomsday.
Obsession Director Reveals Scrapped NC-17 Scene Could Return In Director’s Cut
Not every scene made it into 2026's hit horror movie Obsession and Curry Barker has hopes for a director's cut.
HBO Reveals Game of Thrones' Next Major Battle Sequence
The next major battle in the Game of Thrones universe has been unveiled - and it's going to be epic.
Disney+ Silently Removes Key Feature Users Have Had for Years
A core Disney+ UX feature has disappeared, and customers aren't loving it.
All 15 Marvel and DC Actors in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Movie
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey features an all-star cast, many of whom have appeared in the worlds of Marvel and DC.
Sony's Spider-Verse Will Officially Debut 4 New Villains In 2026
The Spider-Verse is set to expand in a new TV show in 2026, with a roster of fresh villains.
HBO Reverses Course On Major Game of Thrones Decision
The newest trailer for House of the Dragon confirms a return to form in one major way for Game of Thrones.
Marvel Studios Just Revealed Phase 6's Best Cameo
The MCU is well known for its cameos, and the best one in Phase 6 just arrived.
The Batman Part 2's First Set Photos Reinforce The Movie's Long Halloween Story Inspiration
The first photo from The Batman - Part II has arrived, and it's setting up to adapt even more of The Long Halloween.
The Boys Creator Rules Out 2 Characters Who Survived Season 5 From Future Spinoffs
Despite surviving the series finale of The Boys, fans shouldn't expect to see these two characters again.
GTA 6 Trailer 3 Release Window Narrows Following Official Comments From Take-Two’s CEO
Grand Theft Auto 6's third trailer release is finally in sight, thanks to an update from Take-Two's CEO.
Daredevil: Born Again Showrunner Confirms What We All Suspected About Jessica Jones
One question about Jessica Jones' return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 has been answered by the series' showrunner.
Star Wars Reveals Why We See Pedro Pascal's Face in The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie
A Mandalorian never removes their helmet, but The Mandalorian & Grogu is breaking that rule–and now we know why.
The Boys Finale Indicates If Ryan Loses His Powers (But There's A Catch)
Ryan returned in The Boys Season 5 finale, and the episode renders a verdict on whether he leaves the show powerless or not.
Why Homelander Loses His Powers - And How Kimiko Gains Soldier Boys' Depowering Radiation Ability - In The Boys Season 5 Finale
Homelander and Kimiko received some significant shifts in their powers in The Boys Season 5 finale.
Pedro Pascal Joins Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford & 5 Others In Exclusive Star Wars Club
The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal is the latest actor to join a very elite Star Wars club.
Marvel Studios Confirms Doctor Doom Will Get 4 Powers Thanos Never Had
The MCU's next big bad will have very different powers from Josh Brolin's Thanos.
Kevin Feige Breaks Silence On Marvel Studios’ Latest Executive Shakeup
Marvel Studios is undergoing a leadership shift and this is what CEO Kevin Feige has to say about it.
Evil Season 5 Story Plans Revealed By Mike Colter: 'We Were Dealing With Kristen's Husband And David' And 'One of the Girls As Possibly a Daughter of Leland' (Exclusive)
Evil star Mike Colter had some idea of where Season 5 was going before it was unexpectedly cancelled.
Nemesis TV Creator Addresses What Happens To Ebony: 'We're Not Done With These Stories'
Courtney Kemp has spoken out about the future of Ebony and Coltrane in Netflix's 'Nemesis'.
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Movie Just Revealed Its Secret Villain
Star Wars's next blockbuster film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, has a secret villain at its heart.
Superman Ditches His Latest Power Upgrade In My Adventures With Superman Season 3
Superman has been downgraded for his next DC Studios TV show appearance.
Marvel Studios' Perfect Hulkling Actor Just Emerged
It's time for Hulkling to join the MCU, and this would be the perfect actor to play him.
4 Great Marvel Movies That Flopped At the Box Office
Not all Marvel movies go well at the box office, but these MCU films deserved better.
Disney Unveils First Look at Sequel to Iconic 24-Year-Old Animated Movie
Disney shed new light on its plans for the sequel to an iconic animated franchise from over two decades ago.
Streaming’s IT: Welcome To Derry Replacement Series Debuts To Near Perfect Scores, And Is Getting Better With Each Episode
There's a new show filling the void left by IT: Welcome to Derry in Apple TV's Widow Bay, and it's getting rave reviews.
DC Studios Confirms DCU’s First Ever Prequel
DC Studios' next HBO Max series, Lanterns, will delve into the DCU's past like never before.
DC Studios Reveals First Look at Supergirl’s 2nd 2026 Design Change
Supergirl will look different in her second DC Studios project of 2026.