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.
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Nathan Johnson's Latest The Direct Articles
2 ABC Marvel Stars Confirmed to Return to the MCU In 2026
The MCU is finally bringing back two Marvel actors who played in ABC projects.
Wonder Man Season 2 Will Abandon One Mainstay From the First Season
Wonder Man's next installment will not include one of the biggest elements of the first season.
Star Wars Releases First-Ever Footage of Darth Maul as a Child
Fans finally got to see Maul as a child in a new Disney+ show, and it revealed a lot about him.
James Gunn's Superman 2 Villain Will Be Way More Jacked Than Lex Luthor
Superman better get ready, because Brainiac put an extra scoop of protein powder in his shake this morning.
27 Years Later, Star Wars Just Greatly Improved A Major Prequels Villain Thanks to Disney+
Star Wars is still in the business of making its prequels characters even better as time goes on.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course On Major 'Avengers: Endgame' Decision
Marvel Studios is finally biting the bullet and walking back a key choice.
'The Punisher: One Last Kill' Title Meaning Explained By Disney+ Director Reinaldo Marcus Green: 'A Misdirect In The Best Way' (Exclusive)
Fans finally know why the Punisher Disney+ special has that mysterious title.
Netflix Releases New 'Stranger Things' Map Showing How Vecna's Lair Connects to Hawkins
Fans finally know how Vecna's mind, Hawkins, the Upside Down, and more are all connected.
Maul: Shadow Lord Changed Star Wars Canon, And Now We Know Why
Maul - Shadow Lord made some drastic changes to Star Wars canon, but it was for a good reason.
Star Wars Officially Canonizes 25-Year-Old Lightsaber Duel From Extended Universe
One beloved Star Wars Legends fight is now officially a part of canon.
Latest Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Really Wants Us To Think Mando Is Going To Die
Star Wars is trying to convince everyone that Din Djarin is about to die.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer 2 Is Already On Its Way - Here's What To Expect
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's upcoming trailer could reveal too much about the film.
Marvel Studios Won't Release Its Big Netflix Crossover Movie Until After 1 Crucial Event
MCU fans are finally getting a crossover movie with Netflix's Marvel universe, but something has to happen first.
'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Movie Reveals First Poster With Main Villain
The big bad of The Mandalorian & Grogu has finally been featured on an official poster.
Marvel Studios Just Changed A Netflix Hero Forever. Here's How
The MCU just revealed something shocking about a popular Netflix character.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Is Confirmed to Include a George Lucas-Type Cameo
George Lucas won't be the only Lucasfilm president to have a cameo in a Star Wars movie.
The 15 MCU Superheroes Who Have Been In Prison
Even though they are heroes and trying to do good, a lot of MCU protagonists have been in prison.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie: New Photo May Spoil a Major Star Wars Cameo
A huge MandoVerse cameo could be coming in The Mandalorian & Grogu, and Star Wars seemingly already revealed it.
After 43 Years, Star Wars' Next Movie Is Officially Replacing Palpatine's Council
The Mandalorian & Grogu will be replacing something from the original trilogy tied to Palpatine.
Why Jon Bernthal's Punisher Is Getting a Disney+ Special But Not a New Show
The Punisher isn't getting a traditional Disney+ show or a movie, but Marvel Studios has its reasons.
15 MCU Villains Who Have Now Been To Prison
The MCU has featured a lot of villains who have spent time behind bars.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Will Officially Include 7 of Egg's Relatives
House of the Dragon Season 3 will include several of Egg's ancestors battling it out for the Iron Throne.
Star Wars Officially Ends Its 7-Year Disney+ Streak in 2026
Star Wars is finally changing course after a seven-year Disney+ experiment didn't work.
Star Wars' 10 Most Powerful Weapons, Ranked
Star Wars has a lot of powerful weapons, but these are the best of the best.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Must Keep These 3 Elements From Ryan Reynolds' Movie
Despite Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern being a flop, some elements from it should be brought into the DCU.
Marvel Studios' Perfect Miles Morales Actor Just Emerged
Marvel Studios needs a Miles Morales, and the perfect actor just showed up.
Avengers: Doomsday Is Confirmed to Include 12 Characters Stronger Than Steve Rogers
Steve Rogers is a super soldier, but he won't be the top dog in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Will Expand Its 2026 Movie & TV Slate Into 5 Different Timelines
At least five different timelines will be explored throughout Marvel's 2026 projects.
Star Wars Omits 7 Major Villains From Official 'Greatest of All Time' List
A new Star Wars game didn't include some of the most iconic villains in its list of greatest antagonists.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirms Return of Major Star Wars Character Missing From Season 1
Ahsoka Season 2 will be bringing back a Star Wars staple that was missing from Season 1.
Disney Officially Confirms The End of an Era For Disney+
Disney+ is expected to look a bit different in the near future due to position changes within the company.
Marvel Officially Sets 2027 Release Date For Highly-Anticipated Movie
One of the most anticipated Marvel movies of all time will finally be released in 2027.
Ahsoka Season 2's Mortis Gods Twist Is Being Set Up By a Hidden Season 1 Easter Egg
An Easter egg from Ahsoka Season 1 that wasn't discovered until recently could directly be setting up Season 2.
Star Wars Debuts Darth Maul's First On-Screen Jedi Battle In 6 Years
Maul will be facing off against a Force user for the first time since Mandalore.
Superman 2: Man Of Tomorrow Officially Breaks a 20-Year DC Release Rule
Man of Tomorrow is setting a new precedent for the world of DC with its release date.
The Star Wars Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting 6 Years For Is Finally Happening
Fans are ready for the comeback of the decade this year in the world of Star Wars.
Disney+ Makes History With 2026's MandoVerse Time Jump
Ahsoka Season 2 will have a historic placement on the Star Wars timeline and tie together the MnadoVerse in a major way.
Report: Lucasfilm Wants This Upcoming Star Wars Disney+ Show To Be the 'Best Thing' They've Ever Done
Maul - Shadow Lord is trying to be the best Star Wars TV show of all time.
Marvel Announces Historic TV Show Slate For Spring 2026
Fans will receive a record-breaking number of TV shows in Spring 2026 from Marvel across several streaming platforms.
Marvel Studios' Blade Movie Faces New Challenges Following Latest Mahershala Ali Update
The MCU's Blade movie just keeps getting farther and farther away from potentially getting off the ground.