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
Star Wars Officially Confirms Baby Yoda's Preferred Name
Star Wars is fully embracing the Baby Yoda name for Grogu, as it was recently mentioned on-screen.
Marvel Studios Boss Gives First Official Update on Phase 9
Fans finally learned of Marvel Studios' first plans for Phase 9 of the MCU.
1 Purged Disney+ Show Is Finally Streaming Again
A Disney+ series that was entirely taken off the platform will be returning on another streamer.
Star Wars' 4th Movie Trilogy Will Happen Under One Major Condition (Report)
Star Wars wants to bring another trilogy to the fans, but only if one thing happens.
A Thousand Tomorrows Season 2 Is Already In Progress, Confirms Series Creator Karen Kingsbury
A Thousand Tomorrows could already be on its way to releasing another season.
Star Wars Just Fixed a Big 'Kylo Ren' Plot Hole
An important plot hole regarding Kylo Ren was recently filled by Star Wars.
Stranger Things Season 5 Confirms 1 Major Character Is Now Obsessed With Vecna
One Stranger Things Season 5 character is absolutely obsessed with Vecna.
Marvel Zombies Confirms 29 MCU Characters In the Main Cast
Marvel Zombies is going to include a lot of characters from MCU history.
DC Studios Just Erased Ezra Miller's Flash from Official Canon
Ezra Miller's version of the Flash officially got erased from James Gunn's DCU.
3 Real-Life Celebrities Who Inspired Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards (Confirmed)
Reed Richards may be a fictional character, but he was based on real people.
Star Wars Just Cast Their 27th Game of Thrones Actor in Starfighter
One Game of Thrones actor will have a major role in an upcoming Star Wars movie.
New DC Video Game Strongly Hinted At By Superman & Green Lantern Actors
Prominent voice actors in the DC realm seemingly confirmed that a new video game is on the way.
A 3rd MCU Netflix Defender Actor Has Officially Been Announced For NYCC 2025, Sparking Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Cameo Speculation
Mike Colter will be reuniting with the cast of Netflix's Defenders at New York City Comic-Con 2025.
Beast Games Season 2: Mr. Beast Reveals First Photo & Massive Grand Prize
The first official photo from Beast Games Season 2 has been revealed alongside the grand prize.
Marvel Studios Officially Begins Working On First MCU Phase 7 Movie
Work is underway on one of the MCU's most anticipated films of all time.
Major 'WandaVision' Actor Will Have Key Role In 'Avengers: Doomsday' - But It's Not Elizabeth Olsen
One character and actor from WandaVision will have a bigger Avengers: Doomsday role than we thought.
Marvel Replaces 7 MCU Avengers on New 'Endgame' Poster
Marvel just recreated the Avengers: Endgame poster but replaced multiple heroes.
A Non-Disney Movie Claims Top Spot on Disney+ Streaming Charts
One movie that Disney did not produce has been dominating the Disney+ charts recently.
DC Confirms 2026's Supergirl Movie Will Bring Back 1 'Superman' Character In Major Role
One character from Superman will be returning in Supergirl and will have a major role.
Spider-Man Will Pop Up In 1 More MCU Release In 2025
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is not the only MCU project the web-slinger will be in.
Marvel Announces Paul Rudd's Return to the MCU Later This Year
Paul Rudd and some other MCU stars will make their franchise returns this year.
First Look at James Gunn's New Green Lantern Villain Actor
Paul Ben-Victor recently shared a photo of himself on the set of Lanterns.
Every Dog Breed In 'Fixed' Netflix Movie (Pictures)
Netflix's new adult comedy movie features all kinds of different dog breeds.
MCU: New Report Reveals Why Doctor Doom Wants Baby Franklin (And It's So Important)
Doctor Doom's need for Franklin Richards will have a major impact on Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios' Biggest Flop of 2025 Is Now an Official Bomb
One of Marvel Studios' 2025 films didn't live up to expectations at the box office.
'Hudson and Rex' Star Reveals Why Hudson Is Not In Season 7
John Reardon was absent for a portion of Hudson and Rex Season 7, and here's why.
The Gilded Age's Mrs. Astor Actress Is a 66-Year-Old Who is a Broadway Legend
Donna Murphy, who played Mrs. Astor in The Gilded Age Season 3, has had an incredible career.
Peacemaker Season 2 Will Be Missing 4 Major Stars from Season 1
Four actors who had substantial roles in Peacemaker Season 1 will not be brought back for Season 2.
New Fantastic Four 2025 Concept Art Makes Me Sad About What We Missed Out On
Some Fantastic Four concept art featured something that unfortunately didn't appear in the film.
James Gunn Just Made 3 Big Announcements About the DCU's Future at SDCC 2025
DC made a huge splash at Comic-Con, with leader James Gunn making a few huge announcements.
Marvel's First 2028 Movie Just Got Revealed (And It's a Big One)
A major MCU sequel will reportedly be Marvel Studios' first film of 2028.
The Chosen Creator Explains the Meaning Behind Season 5's Most Emotional Scene (Exclusive)
Dallas Jenkins revealed why Jesus had those specific visions in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Eyes of Wakanda's MCU Canon Placement Just Got Confirmed
Disney+'s Eyes of Wakanda series features a handful of connections to MCU canon.
Gilded Age Star Addresses If Mr. Russell Will Die Following Season 3 Twist
The Gilded Age Season 3, Episode 7 included a major moment regarding Mr. Russell.
Why 'Chief of War' Is Not In English, According to Jason Momoa & Apple TV Show Creator
Jason Momoa's most recent project is not in English, and there's a specific reason why.
2025 Batman Movie Reveals First Look at the New Joker (Photos)
Batman's biggest adversary will be returning in a 2025 movie, and fans finally got a look at him.
Disney Reveals First Look at the Next Grogu (And He's Adorable)
Disney is going to have a new Grogu on its hands in an upcoming Disney+ series.
The Challenge Season 41 Spoilers Unveil Likely Winners for 'Vets and New Threats' Men & Women Sides
Although the show just began, fans already know who will win The Challenge Season 41.
Lucasfilm Says Goodbye to Disney's Historic 5-Year Star Wars Experiment
Star Wars' experimental interconnected universe set in the High Republic era is now over.
The Lazarus Project Season 3 Story Ambitions Shared By Show Cast
The Lazarus Project stars are already fighting for the show to be renewed for Season 3.