Nathan is a writer at The Direct where he covers Star Wars, the MCU, and DC news. He joined The Direct in April 2021 and currently writes news and feature articles about all three brands mentioned above, but his main specialty is his knowledge about anything and everything Star Wars.
Nathan recently graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in December 2022 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a major in Journalism & Electronic Media.
You can follow Nathan on Twitter (@nathansmalls_13) to keep up with his thoughts on Star Wars, fantasy books, and pro wrestling.
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Nathan Johnson's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios Boss Admits To Major Issue With Their Disney+ Shows
The MCU's Disney+ strategy wasn't perfect at first, and Marvel knows that.
James Gunn Is Now Making 3 Batman Spin-off Movies
Batman may not be in the DCU yet, but his presence is still being felt.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Villain Officially Breaks an 18-Year MCU Rule
The MCU is about to do something it has never done in its entire history with the upcoming Spider-Man 4.
Marvel Unveils Jessica Jones’ New Look Ahead Of Her MCU Return
Jessica Jones is returning to the world of Daredevil, and Marvel showed fans a new look at her.
Star Wars May Resurrect Luke Skywalker In This Upcoming Movie
Multiple signs point to the most iconic Jedi of all time making an epic comeback to Star Wars.
Charlie Cox Joins Tom Hiddleston and 3 Actors In Exclusive MCU Club
Charlie Cox was honored by Marvel Studios when his role in Daredevil: Born Again was upgraded.
Star Wars Reveals New Timeline Order for 27 Movies & TV Shows
Fans now know exactly where Maul - Shadow Lord sits on the Star Wars timeline.
Daredevil’s New Logo Gets Its Own Trailer For Born Again Season 2
A new Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 teaser put a lot of focus on the new Daredevil logo.
The Minecraft Movie 2: Emma Myers Will Reportedly No Longer Be The Franchise's Only Female Young Star
The Minecraft Movie sequel will add another young female lead to its ranks.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Reportedly Recasts Targaryen Family Member (And It’s a Big Deal)
Apparently, HBO has recast one of the Targaryens in House of the Dragon.
Son of Star Trek Creator Is Convinced Paramount's New Owners Will Actually Make the Franchise Better (Exclusive)
The Star Trek team seems to feel as though the franchise is in good hands at Paramount.
HBO Just Unveiled Game of Thrones' 6th Targaryen Villain
Another day, another villainous Targaryen in the Game of Thrones universe on HBO.
First Look at Conan O'Brien's Toy Story 5 Character Released Online
Conan O'Brien's Toy Story 5 character was finally revealed, and it is the perfect addition to the Pixar franchise.
Star Wars Officially Unveils the Jedi Afterlife (Photos)
Star Wars finally gave fans an official look at where Jedi go after they die.
Iron Man 2 Villain Actor Bluntly Responds to Avengers: Doomsday Return Talk
One Iron Man 2 antagonist revealed if he will make his grand return in Avengers: Doomsday.
Star Wars Officially Unveils 5th Scary Creature in Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
As Star Wars often does, The Mandalorian & Grogu will include some creepy aliens and other creatures.
45 Years Later, Star Wars Returns 1 Unexpected Empire Strikes Back Creature to the Big Screen
A creature from The Empire Strikes Back is officially returning to the Star Wars universe.
The Batman 2's Biggest Twist Is Already Hiding In Plain Sight
Comic readers likely already know the massive revelation that could occur in The Batman Part II.
2026's Clone Wars Sequel Will Reverse the Original Show's Jedi Story Arc
Maul – Shadow Lord on Disney+ will be a direct parallel to the main story of The Clone Wars.
Mario Galaxy Movie Unveils First Look At Legend of Zelda Cameo Villain (Photos)
Universal Pictures just revealed the first look at a Mario villain who also appeared in the Zelda franchise.
Report: Disney+ Won't Release Marvel's Biggest Show of 2026
The biggest Marvel TV show of 2026 won't even be coming out on the Disney streamer.
'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' Release Date Accidentally Revealed By Disney
Fans finally know the release date for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, but the reveal was an accident.
Robert Downey Jr. Receives Special Disney Title Ahead Of Avengers: Doomsday Return
Robert Downey Jr. was honored by the House of Mouse leading up to his grand MCU return.
Lucasfilm Just Removed 1 Key Scene from The Mandalorian & Grogu's New Trailer
The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer has been officially been altered for theaters.
Paramount Warner Bros. Reveals Its 9 Biggest Franchises Post-Merger
After acquiring Warner Bros., Paramount has named some new top dogs under its umbrella.
Evidence Is Mounting That Marvel Studios Is About to Say Goodbye to The MCU's Best Sidekick, Bucky Barnes
Fans need to be prepared that they could lose Bucky Barnes in Avengers: Doomsday.
Star Wars Officially Unveils The Eleventh Brother
The mysterious Eleventh Brother is receiving his own Star Wars action figure.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's New Logo Revealed - And It Looks Perfect
Marvel just unveiled a brand-new logo for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's First Trailer Will Release Later Than Expected (And For Good Reason)
Fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer.
Star Wars Releases Official 2026 MandoVerse Art Featuring Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano & More
A new Star Wars book was recently released, and the cover features multiple MandoVerse characters.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Resurrects Game of Thrones’ Oldest Rule That House of the Dragon Broke
House of the Dragon broke Game of Thrones' oldest rule, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finally brought it back.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Finale Fixes Key White Walker Error Game of Thrones Made
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fixed a crucial mistake Game of Thrones made about the White Walkers.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Finally Gets an Exciting Release Update
A DCU release date change just tremendously helped Lanterns' chances of success on HBO.
Report: Star Wars Is Now Making Its Own Avengers: Endgame
Star Wars fans thought the MandoVerse movie was all but dead, but it lives on!
Marvel Studios Just Released Its 7th TV Show With +90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Marvel Studios released yet another MCU show with a Rotten Tomatoes score over 90.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Is Getting Review Bombed By Breaking Bad Fans
The Breaking Bad fanbase didn't let A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms share its crown.
Ahsoka Season 2 Officially Recasts 2 Key Characters From Season 1
A lot of familiar faces will be in Ahsoka Season 2, as only two actors from Season 1 will be recast.
Disney+'s Star Wars Animated Future Finally Gets an Exciting Update
Fans should prepare themselves, because the future is bright for Star Wars animation.
Spider-Man 4 Reveals First Look At 2 Brand New Day Villains, Tarantula & Boomerang
Two comic book villains have officially jumped from the page to the screen.
New Avengers: Doomsday Poster May Confirm A Major Villain Twist
The official poster for Avengers: Doomsday may hint that Doom could work with one of the MCU's heroes.