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
Maul: Shadow Lord Season 2's New Release Window Confirms Lucasfilm Will Extend Star Wars' 6-Year Animated Disney+ Show Trend
2027 is going to look significantly familiar in the galaxy far, far away with the release of Maul - Shadow Lord Season 2.
Star Wars Has Found Its Own Robert Downey Jr. According To Former Marvel Studios Chairman
Star Wars may have found its savior, at least according to the former Marvel Studios president.
Marvel's Next Disney+ Release Is Just 2 Days Away
A new Marvel project is about to be released on Disney+, and many fans probably didn't even know.
Marvel's VisionQuest Gets Unsurprising Rating
VisionQuest's official rating has been released, and it could indicate what fans will see from the series.
7 Years Later, Star Wars Finally Reveals Grogu's First Word
Grogu finally uttered his first words in the Star Wars universe after not being able to talk for nearly a decade.
Ahsoka Season 2 Is the End of an Era for Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka
When Ahsoka Season 2 ends, fans will be saying goodbye to this version of Ahsoka Tano.
Doctor Doom Makes Chilling Threat In New Avengers: Doomsday Teaser
Doctor Doom made his intentions clear in a new teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, and it doesn't look good for the heroes.
Stranger Things 2027 Prequel Releases First Look At Young Vecna
Fans were finally given a look at the young version of Henry Creel in Stranger Things' new spin-off.
Marvel’s Wolverine Game Features 11 References To PS5's Spider-Man
Marvel's new Wolverine game includes nearly a dozen hidden references to the Spider-Man video games.
7 Years Later, Avengers: Doomsday Is The Only Way To Fix Marvel's Biggest MCU Mistake
Marvel made a huge mistake with the Multiverse Saga, but Avengers: Doomsday can fix it.
Marvel Studios Is Officially Fixing Avengers: Age Of Ultron 11 Years Later
For many years, many fans have had complaints about Avengers: Age of Ultron, but the film is about to be fixed.
I'm Convinced Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer Is Misleading, But Not How Everyone Thinks
Marvel could be tricking fans with the Avengers: Doomsday trailer in a clever way.
James Gunn's DCU Reveals Its Next Lead Character After Superman & Green Lantern
Fans know which DC character is going to be the main focus of the franchise's TV side after Lanterns ends.
Disney+ Releases Its 5th New Star Wars Movie Collection
Star Wars fans will be excited to hear that Disney+ added yet another collection to its library.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3's New Supernatural Villain Is Exactly What the Show Needs
Daredevil: Born Again is about to embrace the supernatural, setting the show and the greater MCU up for success.
Star Wars Announces Return of Emperor Palpatine in Skywalker Saga Spin-Off
Somehow, Emperor Palpatine returned once again in the galaxy far, far away.
'Ahsoka' Is Officially Switching Tone For Season 2
Ahsoka is going to crank everything up to 11 for its upcoming second season on Disney+ next year.
'The Pendragon Cycle: Rise Of The Merlin' Season 2 Status Gets Addressed By Rose Reid, Who Says Future Episodes' Stories Have Already Been 'Dreamt Up'
Fans finally have some sort of indication on whether Season 2 of The Pendragon Cycle could be made.
Heartland Season 20 Sets Release Date Ahead of Netflix, UP Faith & Family Streaming Debuts
The twentieth season of Heartland is about to be released on two different platforms.
Star Wars Recasts Werner Herzog's Iconic Mandalorian Character, The Client, For Disney+'s Next MandoVerse Project
Legendary actor Werner Herzog will be replaced by a new actor in Star Wars' next Mandalorian project.
HBO Officially Teases House of the Dragon Season 4's New Cannibal Dragon In Latest Behind-The-Scenes 'Game Of Thrones' Video Featurette
The ferocious Cannibal dragon could finally be coming to House of the Dragon.
Ahsoka Season 2 Photo Unveils Redesign For Lars Mikkelsen's Thrawn
Grand Admiral Thrawn is going to look a bit different in Ahsoka Season 2 than he did in the show's first season.
Frozen 3 Official Release Date Update Confirms Disney Will Finally End Its 90-Year Trend Of Releasing No Back-To-Back-To-Back Animated Direct Sequel Movies In One Year
With the release of Frozen 3, Disney is doing something it has never done before.
Kevin Feige Admits the Ending of 2026's Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie Was Actually Heavily Influenced By MCU Fans
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's powerful ending was inspired by a real-life event, according to Marvel Studios' president.
'Stranger Things: Return To Hawkins' Is A Dream Show For Fans Of Netflix's Hit Sci-Fi Franchise (HHN 35 Universal Studios)
Stranger Things fans were treated to a brand-new entertainment show celebrating all five seasons of the series.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look at the MCU's Boba Fett (Photos)
Fans have finally gotten a proper look at the Boba Fett of the MCU.
Marvel Announces 2028 MCU Movie That Officially Sets Up Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Return
Moon Knight could be making a major MCU comeback sooner rather than later.
Disney Unveils Its Next Live-Action Princess After Snow White & Moana (Pictures)
Fans finally got a new look at the next Disney princess in live-action.
The MCU Will Never Be The Same After Tomorrow
A new MCU movie is about to come out, and it will change the trajectory of the franchise forever.
New 'Avengers: Doomsday' Photos Spell Doom For Tom Hiddleston's Loki
Marvel teased that Doctor Doom will wreak havoc on the TVA in Avengers: Doomsday.
Disney Needs to Remind Itself What Star Wars Fans Actually Want
Star Wars needs to take a long look in the mirror and come to terms that fans want something different.
Fans Didn't Like It, But The MCU's Scarlet Witch Retcon Is One Of The Multiverse Saga's Best Moments
Retcons can be frustrating, but a particular one in the MCU's Phase 4 became one of the best moments of the franchise.
Marvel Studios Cancels Its 5th Major MCU Movie Amid Disney Cutbacks
One highly anticipated MCU flick is seemingly dead in the water for good, joining several others that met the same fate.
Avengers: Doomsday Is Officially Making Disney+ History
It hasn't even been released, but Avengers: Doomsday has already broken a record.
Spider-Verse 3 Is Confirmed to Include 3 Marvel Characters From Tom Holland's Spider-Man Movies and The MCU (But as New Versions)
Beyond the Spider-Verse is going to feature three MCU characters, but in a different way.
Lanterns Officially Abandons An Annoying James Gunn DCU Trope, And It’s About Time
For the first time, the DCU has branched out and felt different with Lanterns.
Disney Unveils Best Look At King Thanos And His Upgraded Double-Bladed Sword
Thanos is returning with a crown and an upgraded sword, undoubtedly commanding the title of king.
Disney's Revival of Hit 2000s Sitcom Has Released Its Final Season
The sequel series to one of the most beloved Disney shows of all time is officially over.
Ahsoka Season 2 Reveals First Look At Its General Grievous Replacement
Star Wars is throwing General Grievous to the side for a shiny new toy.
Avengers: Doomsday Theory Explains Why Doctor Doom Uses Both Red & Green Magic
Fans are wondering why Doctor Doom's magic changes colors in Avengers: Doomsday.