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 Gets Exciting Update From Star Wars Villain Actor Sam Witwer Amid Disney+ Series Production: 'Pretty Epic'
Maul actor Sam Witwer already has Star Wars fans on the edge of their seats waiting for Maul - Shadow Lord Season 2.
Puss In Boots 3 Gets Promising Update From DreamWorks' Shrek Spin-off Director Januel Mercado: 'I'm Sure There's Things Stirring In Development' (Exclusive)
Another installment in DreamWorks' Puss in Boots franchise may be on its way, according to the franchise co-directors.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Do Something No Marvel Disney+ Show Has Done Before
VisionQuest is going to go where no Marvel show has before, especially regarding its lead character.
Star Wars: 10 Most Powerful Jedi Alive During Ahsoka Season 2
The galaxy had some very powerful Jedi during the events of Ahsoka Season 2.
Marvel & Star Wars Are Reportedly Teaming Up For A Historic Collaboration
Fans are finally getting some official content where the Marvel and Star Wars universes are combined.
DC Studios' Movie & TV Plans Are Officially Being Restricted by Paramount Deal (Report)
The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger could spell bad news for the DCU.
14 Years Later, Disney Just Did To Star Wars What George Lucas Never Could
It has taken 14 years and dozens of projects, but Disney finally made Star Wars better than George Lucas.
Dave Filoni's 3-Step Playbook To Saving Disney's Star Wars
Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm can fix Star Wars by only focusing on three major aspects.
James Gunn Just Replaced Lex Luthor As the DCU's Most Dangerous Villain
Lex Luthor is no longer the villain that all the DCU's heroes need to be worried about the most.
Disney Almost Gave 'Andor' A Much Better Title
Before settling on Andor, the Star Wars show had a different (and better) title.
Marvel Studios Officially Debuts Logo for 6th Avengers Movie Release
A brand-new logo just dropped for an Avengers movie, but it isn't Doomsday or Secret Wars.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set Video Proves Jean Grey Is Not As Evil As You Think
People are criticizing Jean Grey for being too evil, but it doesn't seem she went as far as many think.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Gender-Swap Of 1 Major MCU Superhero
Marvel Studios is getting ready to make MCU history with one of its 2028 projects.
James Gunn’s Green Lantern Will Officially Steal One Major Batman Hallmark
The Green Lantern Corps in the DCU will be adopting some major Batman imagery.
Alicent Hightower's Family Tree in 'House of the Dragon' With Photos
Here is how Alicent Hightower is related to other major House of the Dragon characters.
Ryan Gosling's Star Wars: Starfighter Co-Star Might've Just Spoiled The Movie's Big Twist
Amy Adams may be an A-list actor, but she may have given away a major plotpoint about Starfighter.
Disney's Star Wars Is Changing Forever In 3 Days
Star Wars is changing and never looking back after a release in early August.
James Gunn's Next DC Show Is the DCU's First Real Marvel Competitor
For the first time, the DCU is about to feel like it is going toe-to-toe with the MCU thanks to its next live-action streaming show.
Star Wars Confirms Its Next TV Show Won't Be Exclusive To Disney+
Star Wars' next TV show will be available on a platform other than Disney+.
Clayface Movie Trailer Reveals Lanterns Connection We All Missed
The Clayface trailer included a secret connection to Lanterns, and somehow nobody spotted it until now.
Are Vermithor and Silverwing Lovers in House of the Dragon? The Targaryens’ Dragon Bond Explained
Two dragons in House of the Dragon appeared to be getting a little cozy in the latest episode.
Spider-Man’s Enhanced Spider-Sense Upgrade Finally Shown Off In Brand New Day Clip
Peter Parker's Spidey-Sense is tingling a little too much in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
James Gunn's DC Chooses Its Next Batman - And He's A Smart Pick
Multiple versions of Batman already exist under DC Studios' rule, and yet, the company still added another.
Mark Ruffalo's Hulk Voice Will Sound Much Different In Marvel's Next Movie
Fans are going to get a version of the Hulk in Spider-Man 4 that sounds much different.
House of the Dragon's Gay Gwayne Hightower Insinuation From Ormund, Explained
Based on what Ormund Hightower said in House of the Dragon Season 3, Gwayne Hightower may be gay.
New DC Studios Boss Peter Safran Has 1 Criticism About the Old DCEU Led By Zack Snyder
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran was brutally honest about Zack Snyder's DCEU.
Star Wars' New TV Show Just Changed the Sith Forever
Star Wars may have turned a permanent corner that will definitely excite fans.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Officially Go Where Tobey & Andrew's Movies Could Not
Brand New Day will finally break a longtime Spider-Man movie mold that dates back to the Tobey and Andrew eras.
Star Wars Reveals First Official Look at Dark Side Yoda
Star Wars fans now know what a Dark Side version of Yoda would look like on-screen.
Avengers: Secret Wars Faces Major Disadvantage Ahead of Filming
Avengers: Secret Wars could be in trouble, and Marvel might ought to consider delaying it.
Superman 2 Set Photo Includes a DC Villain Easter Egg I Did Not Expect
Fans are already finding direct connections between Man of Tomorrow and characters from Superman.
Marvel Studios Officially Debuts Logo for 2026's X-Men & Fantastic Four Crossover Movie
The X-Men, Avengers, and Fantastic Four are almost on-screen together.
Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer Breaks a 14-Year MCU Tradition
Thor has been around in the MCU for a long time, but he has never received this kind of treatment before.
Supergirl Star Milly Alcock Admits She's Not Ready To Be Idolized By DC Fans: 'You Guys Only Know A Certain Part [Of Me]'
Supergirl herself, Milly Alcock, is not necessarily looking to be placed on a pedestal for her work in the DCU.
James Gunn’s DCU Reportedly Begins Production On Its 3rd Season 2
Plans are already being made for yet another DCU show to receive a second season.
New Data Proves Disney+'s #1 Problem With Its Movies and TV Shows
Disney has a huge problem with its streaming service, and it needs to be fixed ASAP.
House of the Dragon’s Version Of The Red Wedding Has Officially Begun (SPOILERS)
Many Game of Thrones fans still haven't recovered from the Red Wedding, and they're about to experience it again.
What Happens to Daeron Targaryen - And How He Dies - Based On House of the Dragon Book Clues & Theories
Daeron Targaryen was finally introduced in House of the Dragon, and many already want to know how he dies.
MCU: Reed Richards and Sue Storm Reportedly Won't View Robert Downey Jr.'s Victor Von Doom As An Enemy At The Start Of Avengers: Doomsday
According to recent reports, Doctor Doom will be friends with Reed Richards and Sue Storm in Avengers: Doomsday.
Disney+ Announces The Return of Marvel's Most Popular Show
The most-watched Marvel TV show of all time is making a triumphant return to Disney+.