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 Stories
James Gunn Announces 4 Marvel Crew Members for His Superman Reboot Movie
James Gunn revealed four crew members that worked with him on MCU projects that will also join him in making Superman: Legacy.
Peacemaker Season 2 Gets Promising Release Update from James Gunn
James Gunn officially gave an update on the status of Season 2 of Peacemaker.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2: PS5 Director Clears Confusion About the Game's Timeline
The creative director of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 confirmed when the upcoming game will take place in its universe.
Captain America 4 Announces 6 Main Cast Members
Marvel Studios recently confirmed the six main cast members for the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World film.
Avengers 5 Writer Reveals His Secret Involvement In Spider-Verse 2
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty writer Jeff Loveness told fans just how he was involved with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Arrowverse Star Shares Questionable Comments on James Gunn's New DC Universe
The CW's Stephen Amell recently talked about James Gunn's new DCU, and specifically his thoughts on the future of Green Arrow.
Disney+ Just Removed Dozens of Movies & Shows: Is Star Wars Content In Danger?
Disney recently removed some content on Disney+, so how will that affect Star Wars?
Spider-Verse 2 Producers Reveal Kevin Feige's Involvement In Sequel's MCU Connections
Phil Lord and Chris Miller revealed if Kevin Feige had any input into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Marvel Unveils Brie Larson's First Captain Marvel 2 Figure (Photos)
The new Marvel Legends action figure for Brie Larson's Carol Danvers in The Marvels was recently revealed.
First Look at DC's Blue Beetle Movie Supervillain Revealed (Photos)
The first look at Blue Beetle's villain, Conrad Carapax, was recently revealed.
Warner Bros. Announces First-Ever DC Superhero Movie Watch Party on Max
Ahead of The Flash's debut in theaters, Max is hosting a watch party to celebrate Michael Keaton's Batman.
Will Game of Thrones Season 9 Release In the Form of HBO's Upcoming Spin-off Show?
HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones spin-off sequel series may just continue the story of the original show.
Deadpool 3: First Behind-the-Scenes Photo Teases Makeup Work
A recent behind-the-scenes look at Deadpool 3 surfaced, giving fans a peek at some of the makeup work going into the film.
Ant-Man 3's Disney+ Viewership Ranking Revealed Following Streaming Debut
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania recently debuted on Disney+, and here is how it is performing.
The Mandalorian Season 4: When Will It Release on Disney+?
Due to the WGA strike, here is the most likely release window for Season 4 of The Mandalorian.
Pedro Pascal Confirms What We All Suspected About His Mandalorian Limited Role
Pedro Pascal recently talked about his role in The Mandalorian, and just how much he is actually under the helmet.
Emilia Clarke Warns Against Marvel-Like Movie Franchises That Get Too Confusing
Emilia Clarke spoke out about interconnected movie franchises, and if Secret Invasion suffers from being a part of the MCU.
Star Wars Casts Steve Urkel Actor In New Project
1990s comedy star Jaleel White will be appearing in an upcoming Star Wars series.
Spider-Verse 2 Reveals Main Villain’s Insane Superpowers In New Footage
A recent trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse showcased some of the Spot's superpowers.
Avengers: Endgame Director Clarifies AI Stance Following Controversial Comments
Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo recently furthered his comments regarding the future of AI.
The Mandalorian Star Reveals Why the Darksaber Needed to Get Destroyed
Bo-Katan Kryze actress Katee Sackhoff talked about the Darksaber and why it was destroyed in The Mandalorian.
Don Cheadle Reveals War Machine's Major New MCU Role After Endgame
MCU veteran actor Don Cheadle teased what his role will be in the upcoming Secret Invasion series.
"Difficult to Talk About": The Flash Movie Star Responds to Ezra Miller Controversy
The Flash actor Michael Shannon talked about his experiences with Ezra Miller on the film's set.
Star Wars: Disney+ Celebrates Next TV Show With Gorgeous New Posters
Three new posters for an upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series were recently revealed.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Update Hints at Release Window
Cobra Kai fans may have a better idea of when Season 6 will release.
Star Wars' Upcoming Movie Release Order Plan Revealed (Report)
The release order of the three upcoming Star Wars films was seemingly revealed.
Ex-Disney Boss Who Fired James Gunn Breaks Silence on Ordeal
Former chairman of Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn recently recalled his decision to fire James Gunn in 2018.
Star Wars May Suffer 'Cutbacks' on Disney+, Reveals Actor
The Book of Boba Fett's Temuera Morrison revealed that Star Wars may be subject to cutbacks from Disney in the future.
Star Wars Episode 10: Is Daisy Ridley's New Movie a 'Rise of Skywalker' Sequel
Will Daisy Ridley's upcoming Star Wars film continue the Skywalker Saga?
Star Wars: Grand Inquisitor Actor Bluntly Reacts to Controversial Design Change
Rupert Friend, who played the Grand Inquisitor in Obi-Wan Kenobi, responded to a question about the character's design.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Twist Is a Massive Disappointment
One major twist in the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian didn't live up to expectations.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Gets Mixed Reactions from Fans - Here’s Why
Following the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, fans have mixed reactions regarding the episode.
Captain Marvel 2 Makes MCU Disney+ History With Cast
When The Marvels is released, it will make MCU history in regard to its lead actors.
Angry MCU Fans Dislike-Bomb Captain Marvel 2's New Trailer
Following the release of the new trailer for The Marvels, some fans flooded the YouTube post with dislikes.
The Mandalorian Just Killed Off a Major Character
The latest episode of The Mandalorian featured the death of an important character in the series.
Andor Season 2: Disney Announces Surprise Return of [Spoilers]
Disney seemingly spoiled the return of an important character in Season 2 of Andor.
Peacemaker Season 2 Gets Release Window Update from Showrunner
James Gunn recently gave insight on when to expect Season 2 of Peacemaker.
Daisy Ridley's Star Wars Return Gets Mixed Reactions from Fans
After it was announced that Daisy Ridley would be returning as Rey, fans expressed their reactions to the news.
Chewbacca Actor Announces Return for New Star Wars Disney+ Show
Joonas Suotamo, the actor that played Chewbacca in the sequel trilogy and Solo, will be returning to Star Wars.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Appearing in These TWO 2024 Marvel Movies (Report)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the actress that plays Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, will reportedly be appearing in more than one MCU movie in 2024.