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
The Boys Finally Reveals Sister Sage’s Master Plan, World War Supe
Sister Sage came clean about her real endgame in The Boys Season 5 Episode 5.
Welcome To Derry Creator Unveils First Season 2 Plot Details & When It Takes Place On The IT Timeline
Andy Muschietti has confirmed some fresh story details about IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2.
Sony's Spider-Verse Just Revealed Its Gwen Stacy Replacement
The newest Spider-Verse project has revealed its version of Peter Parker's Gwen Stacy.
Marvel Studios Officially Debuts Its Next Main Female Superhero (Photos)
A new hero has joined the ranks of the MCU's most famous and formidable female faces.
2026's WandaVision Sequel: New Listing May Confirm Its Release Window
VisionQuest's release window may have just been narrowed by a merchandise listing.
Toy Story 5 Gets a Historic Rating That’s a Franchise First
The classification for Pixar's Toy Story 5 marks a break with tradition for the animated franchise.
May 2026 Will Be a Historic Month For Star Wars TV
May and Star Wars go hand-in-hand, but May 2026 will be a particularly special time for the galaxy far, far away.
Disney+ Is Finally Making an Exciting Sci-Fi Show That Isn't Marvel or Star Wars
Disney is officially rebooting one of the best science fiction franchises - and it's not Marvel or Star Wars.
Star Wars Confirms Boba Fett's Replacement In the Disney Era
Following the failure of The Book of Boba Fett, Star Wars has found itself a new lead bounty hunter.
Nintendo Cinematic Universe Report Reveals 10 Confirmed & Potential Movies (Mario 3, Kirby & More)
A new report indicates the Nintendo cinematic universe is expanding quickly after the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Gets Official Record-Breaking Runtime
The runtime for The Mandalorian & Grogu has been revealed, and it breaks a Star Wars trend.
Marvel Unveils An Original Fire-Based Spider-Man Villain For Upcoming TV Series
Spider-Noir has many iconic villains, but one will definitely be unfamiliar to fans.
DC Studios’ Third Official Tagline Connects Superman, Supergirl and Clayface
The new trailer for Clayface has revealed the film's official tagline, and it continues a DC Studios trend.
MCU Spider-Man Actor Confirms He Won’t Appear in Brand New Day
One frequent Spider-Man star has revealed fans won't be seeing him in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Star Wars’ Adria Arjona Reveals First Training Photo For Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow
Adria Arjona is hitting the gym in preparation for her new DCU role in Man of Tomorrow.
Disney Confirms Its 10 Next Big Movies (Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar)
Disney has films from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars to fill out the rest of the year.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Revisit 4 Iconic Marvel Settings
A lot has changed for Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but he's still visiting the same spots around New York.
Watch: Mandalorian and Grogu Footage Unveils First Look At New Star Wars Droid In Action
A new Star Wars droid makes itself known in the latest The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer.
Netflix Unveils First Look at Jonathan Byers' 2026 Stranger Things Return
Jonathan Byers is making a return in a new Stranger Things project in 2026.
Star Wars Confirms This Ahsoka Season 2 Prequel Has Been Scrapped
One Star Wars project was intended to set up Ahsoka Season 2 before it was scrapped.
Man of Tomorrow First Set Photo Unveils Superman & Brainiac Logo
Suprman and Brainiac combine in a new logo for James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow.
Dave Filoni Just Achieved What Kathleen Kennedy Never Could As Lucasfilm President
Dave Filoni is already shaping up to be a different kind of Lucasfilm CEO to Kathleen Kennedy.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look at Daredevil Vs. Kingpin Round 3 (Photos)
Daredevil and Kingpin will clash physically before Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is over.
Disney's Live-Action Tangled Star Milo Manheim Promises That His New Flynn Rider Will 'Honor' the Original Movie
Milo Manheim previewed his performance in Disney's new live-action Tangled film.
I Watched X-Men '97 Season 2's Trailer Early, And A Few Critical Things Stood Out
X-Men '97 debuted its first Season 2 trailer at New York Comic-Con and previewed what's to come from the animated series.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Reportedly Omit Any Mention Of Peter Parker's Greatest Villain
Those hoping one of Spider-Man's biggest foes would appear in the new MCU movie may leave disappointed.
We Have Proof Star Wars' Han Solo Movie Could've Been Way Better
A recent blockbuster has revealed exactly what Solo: A Star Wars Movie lost by changing directors.
It's Time For Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 To Break An 11-Year MCU Streak
Now that Daredevil is under the wing of Marvel Studios, it's time the show broadens its scope.
3 Body Problem Season 2 Will Improve On The First Season In One Exciting Way
3 Body Problem star Jovan Adepo has hinted at one key change in Season 2 of the Netflix series.
2026's Supergirl Movie Reveals First Official Poster For Its Main Villain
Supergirl marketing is in full swing, and the film's major villain is in the spotlight.
James Gunn Will Officially Canonize 7 Major Batman Villains Into the DCU In 2026
A handful of Batman villains will make their official DCU debut in 2026's Clayface film.
April 2026 Will Be a Rough Month For HBO Max Subscribers
HBO Max is losing a significant number of popular films and series by the end of April 2026.
Marvel Fans Will Need to Pay Extra Money To Watch Marvel's Next TV Show When It Premieres
One upcoming Marvel TV show is taking a different release approach than the typical MCU slate.
Mario Galaxy Movie Directly Sets Up 8 Nintendo Spin-Offs, Ranked by Likelihood
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was full of Nintendo characters who deserve their own films.
Dave Filoni Makes First Major Star Wars Move As Lucasfilm President
Dave Filoni was only recently appointed as co-CEO of Lucasfilm and he's already making bold moves.
Unlike the Mario Galaxy Movie, This 2026 Video Game Movie Is Reportedly “Great”
Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews aren't great, but there's more hope for another video game adaptation.
Daredevil and Punisher May Never Team Up Again In The MCU
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 confirmed a potentially irreconcilable ethos between Daredevil and the Punisher.
Disney+ & Hulu Confirm 15 Biggest Releases For April 2026 (Spider-Man, Darth Maul & More)
April is a huge month for Disney+ and Hulu with major franchise returns and originals all newly available to stream.
Nintendo's Mario Movie Universe Just Revealed Its 13th Power-Up
Mario and his friends have access to some familiar powers from the video games in the Super Mario movie franchise.
DC Studios Will Continue A 12-Year James Gunn Trend In Supergirl 2026
New Supergirl merchandise confirms the film will include a familiar James Gunn hallmark.