Nathan Johnson

Nathan Johnson

Writer

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 Stories

Marvel Studios Just Properly Introduced Its New Uncle Ben (Photo)

Uncle Ben's first words in the MCU were just revealed, and they are perfect.

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Thunderbolts Movie Spoilers Featured In New Soundtrack Listing

The titles for tracks on the Thunderbolts* soundtrack may have just spoiled the movie.

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Star Wars Announces Its 8th TV Show That Will Get a Season 3

Star Wars just confirmed a new season of another popular series is on the way.

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Marvel Studios Confirms 18 Major X-Men Returning In 2026

Over a dozen X-Men characters will return to the MCU across multiple 2026 projects.

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One of Star Wars’ Best TV Series Is Being Uploaded To YouTube For Free

Fans can now watch one of the best Star Wars TV shows entirely for free.

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Lord of the Rings: Every Upcoming Movie & TV Show Now on the Way

More than a couple of Middle-earth projects are on the horizon for fans to get excited about.

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Jurassic World: Rebirth Gets Exciting Runtime Update (Official)

Fans will be thrilled to find out what Jurassic World Rebirth's runtime is.

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Ryan Reynolds Talks Deadpool’s Exciting MCU Future (Avengers, X-Men and More)

Fans will definitely be seeing more of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in the MCU.

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MCU Casting Rumors Heat Up After 2 Surprise Stars Appear at Thunderbolts Premiere

Two of Hollywood's A-list actors could be showing up in the MCU after appearing at the Thunderbolts* premiere.

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Marvel Unveils New Look at Tom Hiddleston's 'God of Stories' Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday

Fans just got a brand new look at Loki before his return in Avengers: Doomsday.

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Star Wars Director Confirms Talks for Samuel L. Jackson's Mace Windu Return

Mace Windu's Star Wars return has at least been discussed at Lucasfilm.

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1923 Sequel: All Confirmed Details & Everything We Know

Fans will be returning to Montana for yet another Yellowstone spin-off.

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Fantastic Four Movie Confirms 10 Main Cast Members In Official Press Release

The 10 main cast members for Fantastic Four were officially confirmed.

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New Wicked Part 2 Trailer Confirms 9 Characters Who Will Return

Nearly a dozen familiar characters will be returning for Wicked: For Good.

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Disney Confirms 12 Major Movies Releasing In the Rest of 2025

Quite a few major movies are still set to be released by Disney in 2025.

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2025 Fantastic Four Trailer 2 Gets Exciting Release Update

Fans will likely be seeing a new trailer for The Fantastic Four VERY soon.

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1944 Show Won't Release Until After This Yellowstone Spin-off (Confirmed)

1944 is on the way, but one other Yellowstone show has to come out first.

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Captain America 4 Writer Has a Request for Fans Who Didn't Like the Movie

One of Captain America: Brave New World's writers wants fans to do one thing if they didn't like the movie.

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1923: Spencer Dutton's Family Tree Gets Official Update - And It's Not What Fans Wanted

One of 1923's biggest actors may have just disappointed nearly every fan.

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Disney Confirms 7 Star Wars Actors Returning for Disney+ Tales of the Underworld

Seven Star Wars actors will reprise their roles in Tales of the Underworld - here is who they are.

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New Star Wars Horror Project Teased By Andor Director

Star Wars may have an unannounced horror project in development, according to Tony Gilroy.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Will Release Next to 4 Major Netflix Shows (Confirmed)

Stranger Things Season 5 may have some stiff competition when it releases.

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1923: What Happened to Elizabeth Dutton's Baby

Although Elizabeth Dutton was pregnant in 1923 Season 2, what exactly happened to her baby afterwards remains a major question.

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Bridgerton Season 4 Cast: Every Actor Now Confirmed to Appear

Find out which members of high society will return in Bridgerton Season 4.

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Avengers 5: New Set Video Reveals The Best Look Yet At The Scale Of Doomsday

A new set video for Avengers: Doomsday revealed a look at a huge battle that will be taking place.

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Minecraft Movie: All 8 Popcorn Buckets Ranked Best to Worst — Chicken Jockey, TNT, Sheep & More

Theater chains have come out with A LOT of popcorn buckets for the Minecraft Movie, but only one can reign supreme.

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1923: How Whitfield 'Killed' Alex Dutton In Season 2, Explained

Spencer Dutton claimed that Donald Whitfield killed Alexandra in 1923, but those characters never even met...

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Spencer Dutton's Family Tree & His Sons Explained: What Happened to His Relatives After 1923

The Dutton family tree (particularly regarding Spencer) got a lot more confusing in the 1923 series finale.

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Tom Holland Announces Huge Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day Movie Reveal

Spider-Man 4 is officially on the way with Tom Holland reprising his role as Peter Parker.

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Star Wars Just Unveiled Its 16th Inquisitor on New Disney+ Show

Fans will be introduced to yet another Inquisitor in Tales of the Underworld.

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Avengers: Doomsday Actor Won’t Reveal Which MCU Character He’s Playing

One Avengers: Doomsday actor teased that he may not be reprising his normal role.

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Here's When Deadliest Catch's New 2025 Season Is Now Expected to Release

Deadliest Catch is coming back for Season 21, and many want to know when it will release.

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Million Dollar Secret Netflix Spoilers: Who Wins? These 2 Contestants Have Already Been Teased as the Winner, According to Fans

Some fans believe they already know who will win Million Dollar Secret based on statistics.

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1923 Season 2 Episode 7 Spoilers: Here's What Has Leaked About the Finale

Fans may already know what will happen in the 1923 Season 2 (and series) finale.

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Raising Kanan May Have Just Confirmed Famous' Unfortunate Fate

A Raising Kanan episode description may have revealed what happened to Famous.

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The Lady's Companion Season 2 Gets Exciting Update from Netflix Series Creator

According to creator Gema R. Neira, fans can expect to see a second season of The Lady's Companion.

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All American Season 7 Accidentally Spoils Major Spencer Twist In Upcoming Episode

All American revealed the surprising return of one major character in a spoilery way.

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First Details on Sadie Sink's MCU Character Revealed Online (Report)

Fans now know a little about Sadie Sink's character in Spider-Man 4 and the MCU.

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Chris Pratt Has Now Been Replaced In This Highly-Anticipated Action Movie

Chris Pratt has been replaced by an up-and-coming A-lister for Taylor Sheridan's next movie.

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Here's When Tell Me Lies Season 3's Release Is Now Expected

Hulu's Tell Me Lies Season 3 could be on the way sooner rather than later.

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