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
Avengers Doomsday Trailer Release Gets Disappointing Update from Insider
Fans eager for the Avengers: Doomsday trailer might be waiting a bit longer.
James Gunn's DCU Will Officially Expand Into 3 New Genres In 2026
The new DCU is well and truly in motion, and in 2026, the cinematic universe will experiment with some different genres.
Avengers: Secret Wars Production Name Reveals The Movie’s Exciting ‘Battleworld’ Plot
Avengers: Secret Wars may be heading in the direction everyone suspected, based on a new production listing.
FNAF 2 Movie's Charlotte Emily Has 1 Major Change from the Games
FNAF 2's Charlotte Emily is a character from Scott Cawthon's games, but her story is a bit different in the film.
FNAF 2 Movie Just Revealed Michael Afton's Evil Plan
Michael Afton's true nature is unveiled at the end of Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Avengers: Secret Wars Confirms Its First Black Panther Cast Member
One Black Panther star has confirmed their appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Star Wars Exec Confirms What We All Suspected About The Mandalorian Season 4’s Plans
Jon Favreau has revealed what happened to The Mandalorian Season 4, and it's not surprising.
Disney+ Just Brought Back Its 5th Captain America Actor
Many actors have taken on the role of Captain America in Disney+ exclusive projects over the years.
Star Wars' Next Disney+ Release Is Just 2 Days Away
Disney+ still has one final Star Wars release scheduled for 2025, and it won't be a long wait.
FNAF 2 Movie Just Confirmed If Mike Schmidt Is Michael Afton
The truth about Josh Hutcherson's character, Mike Schmidt, in Five Nights at Freddy's marks a departure from the game.
FNAF 2 Movie's Marionette Puppet Twist Abandons Lore from the Game
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 made some significant changes to the Marionette in the film adaptation.
Prime Video’s God of War TV Show Will Copy One Successful Strategy From The Fallout Series
Prime Video is applying one successful strategy from Fallout to its next major video game adaptation.
Marvel Officially Casts Alia Shawkat as New Supervillain
Alia Shawkat is the latest star to join the Marvel Universe's all-star lineup of performers.
The Mighty Nein Just Revealed Why Nott Drinks So Much
The reason for Nott the Brave's alcohol addiction in The Mighty Nein is revealed by Critical Role's original campaign.
Hunger Games 2026’s New Trailer Secretly Reveals 6 Major Spoilers
The first trailer for the 2026 adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping reveals major spoilers from the book.
The Mighty Nein Finally Confirms Why They're Called 'Mighty Nein'
Prime Video's The Mighty Nein animated series revealed how the group chose their name in Episode 4.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion: All 15 Playable Characters (Full List)
The latest Marvel video game release features a roster of popular playable comic book characters.
Stranger Things 5 Trailer Confirms Dr. Kay’s Fate In Volume 2
A new trailer hints at how Linda Hamilton's character fares after the events of Stranger Things 5 Volume 1.
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2: All Spoilers Already Made Public
Netflix has already revealed some spoilers from Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2.
‘Oh What Fun’ Stars Unwrap the Mother-Daughter Dynamic at the Heart of Their New Christmas Movie
Jason Schwartzman and Felicity Jones revealed what makes their new Christmas movie stand out.
Wicked For Good’s Ending Just Revised the Musical With 5 Major Changes
The second Wicked movie altered some elements of the ending from the original Broadway musical.
DC Studios Unveils New Name for Robert Pattinson's Batman Franchise
DC Studios has clarified which DC universe Robert Pattinson's Batman exists within.
Avengers Doomsday Adds 7th Marvel Legacy Superhero
Several Marvel stars from before the existence of the MCU are making their return in Avengers: Doomsday.
30 Years Later, Toy Story 5 is Officially Bringing Back the Best Plot for Woody
Toy Story 5's first trailer confirms the Pixar sequel is circling back to one of its best plot points from the original.
The 5 Big Marvel Video Games Releasing Before Spider-Man 3
Marvel's Spider-Man 3 is still far on the horizon, but there are plenty of other Marvel superhero games in development.
Black Panther 3: All 8 Marvel Characters Expected to Appear
Black Panther 3 is likely to include these characters from past films and the wider Marvel universe.
Stranger Things 5: Here’s How A Wrinkle In Time & Camazotz Foreshadow Major Season 5 Plot Spoilers
Stranger Things 5's references to A Wrinkle in Time could foreshadow how the plot of the final episodes will unfold.
'Welcome to Derry' Says Goodbye to 4 Major Characters
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 5 confirmed four beloved characters won't be back.
Ahsoka Disney+ Villain Explains the Real Reason They Won't Return In Season 2
One Ahsoka star was forced to step back from their character in Season 2 of the Disney+ show.
Fallout Season 2 Cast Confirms How the Show Will Handle New Vegas’ Conflicting Endings
Fallout: New Vegas famously offers players alternate endings, but how will the TV adaptation handle that in Season 2?
Stranger Things 5's Will and Robin Relationship Is a Pleasant Surprise
The dynamic between Will and Robin shifts significantly in Stranger Things 5 - and it's for the better.
Stranger Things 5 Reveals Eddie Is Now Hated (And There's a Decent Reason Why)
Stranger Things fan-favorite character Eddie Munson is hated in Season 5 of the show. Here's why.
After the Hunt: Julia Roberts' Alma Illness Goes from Bad to Worse All Because of The Accusations
There's a plot-specific reasons that Julia Roberts' character gets continuously sick in After the Hunt.
Stranger Things 5 Creators Unveil How SPOILERS Powers Differ From Eleven’s and Vecna’s
A new character emerged with special powers in Stranger Things 5 Volume 1's finale.
Pluribus' Soylent Green Meaning Is Just as Dark as Fans Thought
A connection between Pluribus and Soylent Green may have been proven correct in Episode 5 of the Apple TV+ show.
Marvel Studios Confirms Blade Has 6 Powers In the MCU
Marvel Studios' Blade has made his debut in the MCU, and he has some impressive powers.
Beast Games Season 2 Already Broke a Guinness World Record (And It’s Actually Impressive)
MrBeast is pulling out all the stops for the second season of Beast Games.
First Look at Pennywise's Human Form In 'IT: Welcome to Derry' (Photo)
It: Welcome to Derry has revealed what Bill Skarsgård's clown, Pennywise, looks like as a human.
FNAF 2 Movie's First Critic Reviews Update Is Not a Good Sign
Restrictions around Five Nights at Freddy's 2 reviews might spell bad news for the horror sequel.
The Boys Season 5's 10 Most Powerful Superheroes, Ranked
All the supes are showing up for The Boys Season 5, but which one is the most powerful?