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
The Mandalorian: Zeb Orrelios' Surprise Return Explained
Chapter 21 of The Mandalorian served as the live-action debut for one of the main characters of Star Wars Rebels.
How Many Post-Credits Scenes Are In John Wick 4?
The official number of post-credits scenes at the end of John Wick 4 was revealed.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Lengthy Runtime Revealed by New Listing
The official runtime for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was recently revealed.
Jar Jar Binks Actor Returns in The Mandalorian Season 3
Ahmed Best, the actor that played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, appeared in The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian Season 3's Major Jedi Reveal Explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian featured a flashback that answered some important questions regarding Grogu's past.
Boba Fett Actor Returns for The Mandalorian Season 3 In Unexpected Way
Temuera Morrison, the actor that plays Boba Fett, was credited for a role in Chapter 20 of The Mandalorian.
Star Wars: Live-Action Ezra Bridger's New Powers Revealed by Rumor
Ezra Bridger may showcase some new Force powers in the upcoming Ahsoka series.
James Gunn's Rebooted DC Slate Could Have Shazam Movies, Says Director
The current Shazam films could be continued into James Gunn's new DCU.
How Many Post-Credit Scenes Are In Shazam 2 Fury of the Gods?
The number of post-credits scenes for the upcoming Shazam! Fury of the Gods film was revealed.
Disney+’s Mandalorian Crossover Event Gets Official Update
Dave Filoni recently talked about the possibility of a crossover event happening within the MandoVerse.
The Mandalorian Visits Iconic Anakin Skywalker Location In New Episode
A familiar location from the prequel trilogy appeared in Chapter 19 of The Mandalorian.
Book of Boba Fett Season 2: Lucasfilm Just Hinted at Renewal
Disney+'s The Book of Boba Fett may be receiving a Season 2 at some point in the future.
Charlie Cox's Next Key Marvel Role BEFORE Daredevil Reboot Revealed
Charlie Cox will reportedly appear as Daredevil prior to his own Disney+ show.
The Mandalorian’s Mythosaur Explained: 5 Major Implications for Season 3
The inclusion of the Mythosaur in Chapter 18 of The Mandalorian could affect the rest of Season 3 in a big way.
Captain Marvel Producer Defends Lack of Male Romance
A Captain Marvel producer explained why Carol Danvers had no romantic male partner in her MCU film.
The Mandalorian Star Reveals If Bo-Katan Will Fight Mando
Bo-Katan Kryze actress Katee Sackhoff explained her character's current state of mind in The Mandalorian, specifically regarding Din Djarin.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled a Brand-New Superhero for the MCU
A brand new original MCU superhero was revealed thanks to a recent Funko announcement.
Ant-Man 3 Producer Clears Confusion on Kang's Death
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania producer Stephen Broussard explained Kang the Conqueror's death.
Why Gina Carano’s Mandalorian Character May Be Recast
With Season 3 of The Mandalorian now in full swing, the character of Cara Dune may be recast.
Marvel Confirms Jonathan Majors’ Next Appearance in the MCU
The next time Jonathan Majors will appear as Kang the Conqueror was recently revealed.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Secretly Sets Up Cobb Vanth’s Return (Theory)
The Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian may have set up how Cobb Vanth will return.
Marvel Studios Celebrates 15th Anniversary With New MCU Collection
Marvel officially announced that new editions of concept art books for the Infinity Saga will be released.
Andor Season 2 Director Just Deleted This New Set Photo After It Sharing Online
Andor Season 2 director Janus Metz shared and then deleted an Instagram post containing set pieces from the upcoming batch of episodes.
New Rumor Reveals Ben Affleck's Batman Involvement In James Gunn's DCU
Ben Affleck may be planning to return to the world of DC in one of James Gunn's upcoming DCU films.
Shang-Chi 2 Gets Production Update (Report)
The sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is reportedly in the works at Marvel Studios.
Spider-Verse 2 Reportedly Suffered Many Problems During Production
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse went through many difficulties throughout its production.
MCU: Steven Yeun's Big Superhero Revealed by New Rumor
Steven Yeun is set to debut in Thunderbolts, and the character he is playing has been revealed.
The Mandalorian: Grogu's Hyperspace Surprise Is a Major Rebels Easter Egg
The Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian featured a scene of Grogu that contained a huge callback to Star Wars Rebels.
Ant-Man 3's Kang Might've Had Sex With Janet, Reveals Writer
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness teased that Janet Van Dyne may have had a physical relationship with Kang.
Star Wars Officially Canonizes Gina Carano's Cara Dune Exit Post-Firing
The Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian explained why Gina Carano's Cara Dune is absent.
Mandalorian Producer Clears Confusion on Grogu's Luke Skywalker Timeline
After commenting about the time Grogu spent away from Din Djarin, Jon Favreau clarified what he meant.
Zendaya Agrees to Major New Deal for Euphoria Return (Report)
Zendaya reportedly signed a new massive contract with HBO ahead of Season 3 of Euphoria.
Star Wars Announces Major Crossover Event With Cryptic Comic Tease
A crossover event between different Star Wars comics was recently announced.
Marvel Accidentally Worsened Ant-Man 3 Due to Black Panther 2 Work (Report)
A recent report revealed how Black Panther 2's post-production affected Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Finally Confirms Clone Wars Theory
A character in Jedi: Survivor was confirmed to be the same species as a famous character from the 2003 Clone Wars series.
Eternals 2: Accidental Sequel 'Announcement' Clarified by Marvel Actor
An actor that appeared in Eternals recently clarified his past comments that a sequel to the film was already confirmed.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Just Broke a Major Trailer Record
The latest trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 set a Super Bowl record.
The Mandalorian Director Reveals Why Grogu Abandons Luke Skywalker
Jon Favreau talked about why Grogu was reunited with the Mandalorian in The Book of Boba Fett.
Sebastian Stan Reveals Why His 2024 MCU Movie Is So Exciting
Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan discussed his next MCU appearance in Thunderbolts.
Disney+ Releases New Season of Marvel Studios Legends
The first three episodes of Season 2 of Marvel Studios: Legends was officially released on Disney+.