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
MCU: First Look at Pedro Pascal's Stretching Powers Up Close
Fans finally have a proper look at Pedro Pascal's superpowers in Fantastic Four.
Spider-Man Brand New Day: Sadie Sink Dodges MCU Character Mystery
Sadie Sink finally gave her thoughts (kinda) on the rumors of who she will be playing in the MCU.
Green Lantern Director Says Movie 'Would've Been Great' If Ryan Reynolds Did This 1 Thing (Exclusive)
Apparently, Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern movie could have been easily fixed.
Ant-Man Star Shares Unfortunate Update on His MCU Future
One of Ant-Man's main actors doesn't think they will ever return to the MCU.
MCU: First Look at Joseph Quinn's Human Torch Powers In Detail
The Human Torch's character design in Fantastic Four: First Steps puts other versions to shame.
Marvel's Phase 6 Release Gap Makes MCU History
Phase 6 will usher Marvel into its next era by breaking a major record.
Thunderbolts Movie Removed 4 Big MCU Characters from Original Script
Some important characters were cut from Thunderbolts* after script rewrites.
Thunderbolts’ Sentry Could Be the MCU’s New Most Powerful Hero: 8 Strongest Marvel Heroes Ranked
Sentry definitely ranks high amongst the most powerful heroes in the MCU.
Thunderbolts Post-Credits Scene Just Broke a Major MCU Streak
Thunderbolts* just did something that hasn't been done since the beginning of Phase 5.
Zootopia 2's First Trailer Is Coming Very Soon
Fans will likely get to see Zootopia 2's trailer sooner than they think.
Kevin Feige Made Last-Minute Change to Taskmaster's MCU Death
Kevin Feige made an important executive call about Taskmaster's death.
Hidden Ahsoka Season 2 Connection Spotted In Andor Finale (Photos)
Andor Season 2's finale just included a major connection to the Ahsoka series.
Game of Thrones Spinoff Delay Raises House of the Dragon Season 3 Concerns
The next Game of Thrones show has been delayed, and now fans are worried about House of the Dragon.
MCU Veteran Will Make Major Return In 2026 Movie
One of Marvel's most beloved and tenured actors is finally returning next year.
8 Actors Now Rumored for the MCU's X-Men Movie
Seven notable actors are apparently being eyed by Marvel Studios to fill out the MCU's X-Men roster.
Star Wars Says Goodbye to Key Inquisitor In New Disney+ Show
Star Wars killed off an important character on Star Wars Day (May the 4th).
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Its 9th Avengers Logo
The list of Avengers logos is growing as another debuted for Thunderbolts (aka The New Avengers).
Star Wars Resurrects One Forgotten Obi-Wan Kenobi Plotline In New Disney+ Show
Tales of the Underworld gave fans more information on something established in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
2025 Superman Movie: Lex Luthor's Supermodel Girlfriend Just Got Confirmed (Photos)
One Superman actor just confirmed who Lex Luthor's girlfriend will be.
2025 Superman Movie's New Commercial Is Nothing Like I Expected
A new commercial for Superman was just released, and it's not what one would expect.
2025 Superman Actor Explains Why He Avoided Reading the Comics
Jimmy Olsen actor Skyler Gisondo didn't read any Superman comics to prepare for his role.
May 9 Will Be a Great Day for James Gunn DC Fans
DC fans need to circle May 9 on their calendars because it is going to be a great day.
John Walker's New MCU Shield Makes 1 Big Change from the Comics
Thunderbolts* hinted that John Walker's MCU shield is vastly different from his shield in the comics.
Elden Ring Movie First Details Revealed, And It Sounds Perfect (Rumor)
An Elden Ring movie is apparently moving into production next year, with the perfect director reportedly attached.
The 6 Upcoming MCU Sequel Movies Now on the Way
More than a handful of major sequels are on the horizon for the MCU that will surely impact the franchise's future.
Disney+ Just Added a Historic New Star Wars Collection
There's a new Star Wars collection on Disney+, and it has already made history.
Zack Snyder Just Declared the Greatest Superman Actor of All Time
Zack Snyder didn't hold back on who the best Superman actor of all time is.
M3GAN 2.0's Big Time Jump Gets Confirmed
NBCUniversal confirmed how long the time jump will be between M3GAN and M3GAN 2.0.
Jurassic World Rebirth's Opening Scene Just Got Spoiled - And It's Terrifying
Jurassic World Rebirth's opening scene could be the scariest sequence in the franchise.
I’m Convinced James Gunn’s MCU Departure Even Changed Marvel Studios' Avengers 5 & 6 Plans
James Gunn's departure from the MCU affected the franchise more than you think.
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.
Thunderbolts Movie Spoilers Featured In New Soundtrack Listing
The titles for tracks on the Thunderbolts* soundtrack may have just spoiled the movie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jurassic World: Rebirth Gets Exciting Runtime Update (Official)
Fans will be thrilled to find out what Jurassic World Rebirth's runtime is.
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.
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.
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.