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
2026's Clone Wars Sequel Finally Confirms Its Main Villain (Photos)
Maul: Shadow Lord has a brand new antagonist appearing in the animated The Clone Wars sequel.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Just Spoiled A Major House of the Dragon Twist
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms just revealed a crucial plot point for future seasons of House of the Dragon.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - All 14 Villains Confirmed for the Game
The new LEGO Batman game is drawing on the DC hero's gallery of rogues.
Three 2026 MCU Projects Wouldn't Exist Without RDJ's Iron Man
Even 18 years after the first Iron Man film was released, Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark continues to influence the MCU.
New Mario Galaxy Trailer Confirms Nintendo Exists In The Mario Movie Universe
Illumination just dropped a subtle Nintendo reference in the latest trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
James Gunn Splits the Fanbase With New Reveal About Superman's Emotions
James Gunn has made comments about a core Superman scene that fans do not agree with.
Where Is Star Wars' Next Real Masterpiece?
Looking ahead at Lucasfilm's slate, it's not immediately clear what Star Wars' next big hit will be.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the 7th Race-Swapped MCU Superhero
The MCU has changed the ethnicity of its lead heroes from Marvel comics throughout its adaptations over the years.
WandaVision Trilogy Will Reportedly Play a Key Role in Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel's first Disney+ trilogy is more important to Avengers: Doomsday than it may have seemed.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Officially Breaks a 74-Year DC Main Character Trend
HBO's new DC series Lanterns is breaking a trend dating back to the 1950s.
Disney+ Confirms When the 7th Chapter of The MandoVerse Will Release
The Mandalorian universe continues to grow on Disney+ with another instalment due for release in 2026.
MercyMe’s Sequel Biopic 'I Can Only Imagine 2' Had More True Stories to Tell—Here's Why
The stars and director behind I Can Only Imagine 2 reveal why they returned to MercyMe's story eight years later.
Netflix CEO Confirms If Superman Changed Its Plans Because It Underperformed
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has shed light on Superman's altered release strategy.
Hawkeye Producer Admits the 1 Issue With the Show Behind the Scenes
Disney+'s Hawkeye wasn't smooth sailing behind the scenes, according to writer Andrew Guest.
Mr. House Just Unveiled The Deadliest Bomb In Fallout's History
Fallout Season 2 confirmed the franchise's most devastating weapon to date in the season finale.
James Gunn's Justice League Looks Perfect as Adria Arjona Joins David Corenswet & Aaron Pierre on Stunning New Fan Poster
A fan-made poster has a stunning vision for what James Gunn's Justice League could eventually look like in the DCU.
Egg’s Connection To Game of Thrones’ Mad King Isn’t What You Think
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' third episode revealed Egg and Game of Thrones' Mad King are intertwined.
Stranger Things Creators Reveal Which Couples Break Up After Season 5's Finale
The Duffer Brothers clarified the status of several major Stranger Things couples, including Max and Lucas, following the conclusion of the series.
Sony Cancels Its 5th Spider-Man Spin-off Movie
Another film from Sony's Spider-Man Universe has been struck from the list.
Sinners Director Finally Reveals Smoke & Stack’s Troubled Backstory
Ryan Coogler has lifted the lid on the Smokestack twins' history in his Oscar-nominated vampire film, Sinners.
Fallout Season 2 Hints at What Thaddeus Is Turning Into - And It Won't Be Pretty
After weeks of speculation that Thaddeus is becoming a ghoul, Episode 7 of Fallout Season 2 suggests he may be something else.
Avengers: Doomsday Gets First Runtime Estimate
A new rumor sheds some light on how long audiences will be in theaters when Avengers: Doomsday drops in December.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Release Strategy May Not Be Working
A Knight of the Kingdom is trying something new for the Game of Thrones franchise, but is it for the better?
How To Train Your Dragon 2 Live-Action Unveils Official Logo Along With Exciting Production Update
The live-action adaptation of DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2 is moving ahead.
30 MCU Alumni Who Are Nominated For An Oscar In 2026
No MCU films were nominated for an Academy Award in 2026, but some familiar faces could still win big on the night.
Loki Season 2 Totally Wasted One of the Show's Best Characters
Loki's second season could've done more with one of its breakout MCU stars.
2026's The Mandalorian Movie Just Released Its New Poster (But It Has 1 Issue)
There's something familiar about The Mandalorian & Grogu's latest theatrical poster.
The Beekeeper 2 Gets Exciting Villain Confirmation from Director
The Beekeeper 2 director Timo Tjahjanto has teased exciting new villains for the Jason Statham-starring sequel.
15 Years Ago, We Were Promised An MCU Movie That Never Happened, Here’s Why
In 2011, Don Cheadle revealed that a certain Iron Man spin-off was real. 15 years later, fans are still waiting.
IT Director Confirms A Third Film Is In The Works (But It’s Not Chapter 3)
Andy Muschietti has revealed another IT film is happening, but it's not the sequel fans are expecting.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Make 3 Major Changes To Doctor Doom’s Backstory (Report)
Doctor Doom's character arc is going to look different when he makes his MCU debut in Avengers: Doomsday.
TT Games Issues Official Response to Divisive 'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Release Specs Report
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's reported specs have been raising eyebrows.
Sony Announces Major Changes to Spider-Man’s Streaming Future
New Spider-Man films are becoming more accessible on streaming thanks to Sony's latest deal.
Marvel Studios Is Rebooting This Marvel Netflix Hero In 2026
Another Marvel Netflix character is receiving the reboot treatment on Disney+ this year.
LEGO Is Officially Remaking One of Its Best Marvel Sets (But There's a Catch)
An iconic Marvel LEGO is rumored to be released in 2026, but it might not live up to its former glory.
Netflix Officially Reveals 23 Shows Returning With New Seasons In 2026
Netflix has confirmed that top shows like Bridgerton, Lupin, and One Piece will release new episodes in 2026.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Makes DC History With First Footage
DC upcoming TV show Lanterns is already making history months ahead of its release on HBO Max.
Fallout Show's Elder Maxson Twist Perfectly Sets Up 1 Major 'Fallout 4' Cameo
Fallout Season 2 just set up the return of a major character from Bethesda's hit franchise of video games.
The 10 Best Marvel LEGO Sets That Have Been Retired
Some of LEGO's best MCU-inspired sets have been pulled off of shelves over the years.
Avengers: Doomsday Report Reveals How Doctor Doom's Motivation Differs from Thanos'
Doctor Doom's villainous motivation will differ from Thanos' in the upcoming Avengers films.