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+ Brings Back Ahsoka Without Rosario Dawson
A familiar actress returns to play Ahsoka in a new Star Wars project, but it's not who fans might expect.
Pixar Needs to Break This 8-Year Box Office Cold Streak In 2026
Pixar has had a rough few years at the box office, with very few of its original franchises making an impact.
Tom Holland Teases More MCU Spider-Man Movies After Brand New Day
Tom Holland has alluded to his Marvel future beyond Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
'Peacemaker' Just Confirmed the DCU's Sons of Liberty Features 1 Major Superhero
Peacemaker Season 2's alternate Earth has introduced the Sons of Liberty, featuring one familiar hero.
Peacemaker Season 2's Earth X Twist Just Revealed the DCU's Darkest Timeline
The truth about Peacemaker's dream dimension has finally been revealed, and it's not good.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Gets Disney+ Release Update
A new report has narrowed down the release window for Marvel's WandaVision sequel series in 2026.
Hotel Costiera Season 2 Desires Shared by Pierpaolo Spollon & Antonio Gerardi
Hotel Costiera's debut season has left fans (and the cast) wanting more.
MCU Star Reverses Course, Now Open to Season 2 of Disney+ Series
Despite comments made earlier in the year, Avengers star Jeremy Renner is still willing to return for Hawkeye Season 2.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Include 5 Major Black Panther Characters (Confirmed)
Several warriors from Wakanda will return in Marvel's next superhero crossover film, Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Confirms Status Of Marvel Zombies Season 2
Marvel Studios executives provided an update on whether Marvel Zombies will receive a second season.
Alien: Earth Theory Exposes Atom Eins' Secret Identity
Ade Edmondson's Alien: Earth character was hiding a big secret all along.
Emma Myers Wants 2 Changes to Be Made In Wednesday Season 3
Emma Myers has some ideas of things she'd like to do with her character Enid in Wednesday Season 3.
4 Major Avengers: Doomsday Superhero Interactions That Have Already Been Spoiled
Filming on Avengers: Doomsday is underway and several superhero pairings have already been revealed.
Marvel Studios Releases First Poster of Chris Evans & Anthony Mackie's Captain Americas Together
Two Captain Americas stand side by side for the first time in official new MCU artwork.
Beauty In Black Season 2 Part 2's Release Window Revealed by Richard Lawson - And It's a Long Wait
Beauty in Black is rising on the Netflix charts again but the wait for the second half of Season 2 won't be easy.
Stranger Things 5 Photo Highlights Huge Time Skip Coming This Season
A first look at Stranger Things 5 has indicated how much time passes between Seasons 4 and 5.
2026 Hunger Games Movie: First Look at President Snow's Replacement Actor
President Snow has a new look and a new actor in 2026's The Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping.
DC Studios Finally Snaps Marvel's Record-Breaking Box Office Streak
Marvel Studios has long dominated the superhero box office, but DC Studios is finally taking that crown.
Kratos Actor Responds Perfectly To God of War Live-Action Casting Reports
Christopher Judge has something to say about the latest casting rumors for Amazon's God of War TV adaptation.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Follow One Successful Russo Brothers Formula With Doctor Doom (Rumor)
Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will reportedly follow a proven Russo Brothers trend in Avengers 5.
Marvel Studios' Netflix Reboot Gets Promising Season 3 Update
A new report contains promising news for fans of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+.
Marvel Studios Finally Brings Back Captain Marvel With Her Best Hairstyle (Photos)
Marvel Studios is reviving a classic look for Captain Marvel in its next Disney+ project.
Fewer Hollywood Actors Are Requesting Marvel Roles Than Before Endgame (Report)
According to new insider information from Hollywood, the MCU's star power may be waning.
Spider-Man 4: All 6 Villains Reported to Appear
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is enlisting a roster of new foes to take down Spidey.
Alien: Earth Just Revealed The Hybrids' Biggest Weakness
Alien: Earth's sixth episode established some major flaws in the Prodigy Corporation's hybrids.
Thunderbolts Director Has One Regret About a Major Removed Character
Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier has one regret about a character who almost appeared in the MCU film.
Disney+ Confirms 2 Big Marvel & Star Wars Shows Releasing In September 2025
The universes of Marvel and Star Wars are bringing two new titles to Disney+ this September.
Netflix Just Announced 11 AMC Shows Will Start Streaming Soon - Walking Dead, Orphan Black & More
Netflix is expanding its partnership with AMC, which will result in several exciting new shows landing on the streamer.
Avengers: Doomsday Video Confirms 4 MCU Teams Facing Doctor Doom
New marketing materials for Avengers: Doomsday have hinted at the superhero teams that will fight Doctor Doom.
Selena Gomez Reveals The Heartwarming Reason She Returned To Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez returned for the sequel series almost a decade after the original ended.
The Witcher Season 4's October Netflix Release Just Got More Likely
Evidence is mounting that The Witcher's fourth season will be released by the end of 2025.
Disney+ Announces Historic Sunday Release for Hit New Show
An anticipated Disney+ show is receiving a rare Sunday release window on the streaming service.
FNAF 2 Movie Reveals Its 10 Main Animatronics (Photos)
Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will bring several new animatronics from the video game franchise to life.
MCU Phase 4 Star Reveals a ‘Different’ Avengers Doomsday Suit Is Coming
An Avengers: Doomsday star teased that their superhero suit will look different from their last MCU appearance.
Peacemaker Season 2's June Namedrop Confirms Rick Flag's Suicide Squad Villain-Girlfriend Is Canon to the DCU
Peacemaker's third episode included the mention of a DC character who hasn't been seen since Suicide Squad.
Man of Tomorrow: 5 DC Characters Who Need To Be In James Gunn’s Superman 2 Movie
James Gunn's Superman follow-up is the perfect place to introduce these DC comics characters.
Alien: Earth Just Revealed All 12 Maginot Crew Members & Each of Their Fates
The fates of each crew member on the USCSS Maginot are revealed in Alien: Earth Episode 5.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Copy Infinity War's 'Main Character' Twist (Report)
An insider reports that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Infinity War will have one major similarity.
Netflix & Sony Insiders Confirm K-Pop Demon Hunters 2 Will Only Happen If This Major Problem Is Solved
KPop Demon Hunters 2 is possible if Netflix and Sony can work out one issue.
Disney Announces the MCU's 14th New Movie Franchise
Marvel Studios' next major franchise joins a lengthy list of MCU properties.