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 Debunks DCEU 'Reset' Rumor Following New Announcements
James Gunn recently set the record straight on if The Flash will completely reset the DCU or not.
First Look at Gal Gadot In Shazam 2 Revealed by New Footage
Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was spotted in a Japanese TV spot for Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Black Panther 2: T’Challa’s Son Actor Breaks Silence on Joining the MCU
Divine Love Konadu-Sun, who plays Prince T'Challa aka Toussaint in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, recently talked about the film and his role.
New LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Update Is Confusing Fans
A new nearly 3 GB update for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was recently released.
Marvel Celebrates Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch With Special New Funko
A brand new Funko Pop! of Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff was recently revealed.
Chris Hemsworth Finally Acknowledges Thor 4 Post-Credits' Surprise
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth reacted to Thor: Love and Thunder's mid-credits scene for the first time since the film's release.
Angry SnyderVerse Fans Reject Studio Plan, Get ‘Fire James Gunn’ Trending
Following James Gunn's reveal of the new upcoming DCU slate, some fans expressed their disappointment.
Jason Momoa’s Aquaman Future In Doubt Following New ‘Reboot’ Comments
Following recent comments regarding the reboot of the DCU, Jason Momoa’s future as Aquaman seems to be in jeopardy.
Marvel Rumor Reveals ANOTHER Super Soldier Coming to the MCU
An all-new Marvel super soldier will be joining the likes of Captain America and U.S. Agent in Phase 5, according to new rumors.
Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow Removed a Major Thor Connection (Photos)
Black Widow's Taskmaster originally had a major connection to the MCU's Thor.
Disney Confirms the Rating of Ant-Man 3: Quantumania
Similar to other MCU films, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania has been rated PG-13.
5 Major Ways The Mandalorian Season 3 Got Set Up In Boba Fett's Spin-off
The Book of Boba Fett helped bridge the gap between Seasons 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian in X ways.
Disney+ Just Edited The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer a Bit With an Exciting New Shot
One additional shot of footage was added to the latest trailer for Season 3 of The Mandalorian.
Paul Rudd Speaks on Avengers 5 Prospects
Ahead of the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Paul Rudd discussed the future of Scott Lang and the next Avengers film.
Did Ahsoka’s Sabine Just Appear In The Mandalorian Season 3's New Trailer?
A character that appeared in the latest trailer for Season 3 of The Mandalorian closely resembles Sabine Wren.
Star Wars Officially Canonizes Planets from Legends Lore
The spaceport in Episode 4 of Andor included planet names from Star Wars Legends, officially bringing them into canon.
Disney Releases 6 New Official Posters for Ant-Man 3: Quantumania
New posters were released by Marvel Studios promoting Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Lobbied Marvel to Change 1 Thing About Her Character
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who plays Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, asked Marvel Studios to change the color of the character's streak of hair.
Disney Confirms the MCU's Most Powerful Villain (No, Not Thanos)
Disney recently confirmed that Kang the Conqueror is now the most powerful villain in the entire MCU.
Spider-Verse 2 Spoils Oscar Isaac Hero’s Backstory In New Merch
The description for Across the Spider-Verse's Spider-Man 2099 toy revealed how he became the web-slinger of his universe.
Shuri’s Deleted Romance Plot Revealed by Black Panther 2 Script
The script for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever suggested that there were cut scenes involving romantic undertones between Shuri and Namor.
New The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer Gets Imminent Release Date
A new trailer for Season 3 of The Mandalorian will be released on January 16.
Titans Season 4 Part 2 Gets Release Update from Director
Titans director Nick Copus revealed the release window for Season 2 Part 4.
Disney+’s Ahsoka Rumored to Include Fan-Favorite Rebels Creature
The upcoming Ahsoka series will reportedly feature a creature from Star Wars Rebels in a prominent way.
Is Marvel Killing Off Paul Rudd's Ant-Man? New Footage Has Fans Worried
The latest trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania worried fans that Scott Lang may meet his demise at the hands of Kang.
Marvel Announces David Dastmalchian’s New Character Name in Ant-Man 3
David Dastmalchian, who portrayed Kurt Goreshter in both Ant-Man films, will be returning to Quantumania under a new name.
Watch: Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man Promotes Heineken In Bizarre New Commercial
Paul Rudd recently starred as Ant-Man in Heineken's latest commercial.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Smart Plan for Juggling Canon Revealed by Actor
Cal Kestis actor Cameron Monaghan revealed that Jedi: Survivor's story will be accessible to anyone, not just Star Wars fans.
Stranger Things 5: Massive Pay Bumps for Winona Ryder, David Harbour & More Revealed
All of the stars of Netflix's Stranger Things recently negotiated new contracts where they will be earning way more money than in previous seasons.
Star Wars' Next Movie Eyeing Person of Color for Lead Actor (Report)
Damon Lindelof's upcoming Star Wars film will feature a person of color as the lead actor.
New Doctor Strange 2 Art Reveals Scrapped Plot Where Wanda Isn’t Evil
Official concept art from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness revealed that Wanda Maximoff wasn't always intended to be the antagonist.
New Mandalorian Spin-off Show In Development With Jon Favreau (Rumor)
A recent rumor suggested that a new Star Wars series on Disney+ is in development that will connect with the MandoVerse.
Chris Evans & More Marvel Actors React to Jeremy Renner Hospitalization
Jeremy Renner's coworkers and friends showed support for him via social media following his recent injury.
Star Wars: Bad Batch Season 2's Key Mandalorian Connection Teased by Producer
Brad Rau, the supervising director and executive producer of The Bad Batch, revealed that the series could be connected to The Mandalorian.
Zachary Levi Grieves Henry Cavill & Dwayne Johnson's DC Exits
Shazam actor Zachary Levi addressed the future of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU.
Disney+'s Ahsoka Rumor Reveals 1 Jedi Master Appearing In Show
A rumor regarding the Ahsoka series suggested that two characters with ties to the Jedi Order will appear in the show.
Rosario Dawson Reportedly Won’t Be the Only Ahsoka In Disney+ Show
A new rumor suggested Ahsoka will be played by multiple actors in her upcoming Disney+ show.
First Look at 2023 Star Wars LEGO Sets Revealed (Photos)
LEGO revealed three new sets to be released in early 2023.
Samuel L. Jackson Gave Ms. Marvel Star the Best Advice
Nick Fury actor Samuel L. Jackson shared a brief, but meaningful piece of advice with Ms. Marvel's Iman Vellani.
Jason Momoa & More DC Actors React to Henry Cavill Retirement as Superman
Multiple actors encouraged Henry Cavill following the news that he would not be reprising his role as Superman.