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
Marvel Confirms Brie Larson's Captain Marvel Is Older Than We Thought
How old is Brie Larson's Captain Marvel? Marvel recently confirmed the hero's true age.
Oppenheimer Gets Online Release Window (Official)
Fans finally know when they will be able to watch Oppenheimer at home.
Star Wars Confirms What We All Suspected About Ray Stevenson's Baylan Goal
Episode 6 of Ahsoka confirmed what Baylan Skoll's true motivation was.
MCU: New Report Reveals Disney's Plan for Jonathan Majors Amid Controversy
What does Jonathan Majors' future look like in the MCU?
The Marvels' Budget Is One of the Most Expensive In MCU History
The budget for The Marvels is much higher than previously anticipated.
Star Wars' Peridea Twist Just Changed the Franchise Forever
Episode 6 of Ahsoka was the first time that a new galaxy was featured in Star Wars. Here's what it could mean for the future.
Star Wars' Captain Enoch Explained: Who Is Ahsoka's Guard?
Episode 6 of Ahsoka introduced a brand new character into the mix, but who are they?
Ahsoka Just Brought Back Thrawn With 1 Major Twist
Thrawn made his grand return to the Star Wars universe with a major twist.
Disney+ Announces Release of New 2023 Marvel Special With LEGO
Disney+ recently announced a new LEGO Marvel special that will air on the streaming platform.
Marvel Confirms Jonathan Majors' 'Big' MCU Return Following Assault Arrest
Jonathan Majors' Victor Timely will apparently have a major role in Loki Season 2.
Ahsoka: Best Look at Darth Vader's Surprise Cameo Released by Disney
New still images were released of Ahsoka Episode 5, with some even featuring Darth Vader.
Loki Season 2 Gets Last-Minute Release Date Change
The MCU’s Loki Season 2 just got a brand-new release date.
Disney+'s Ahsoka: When Will Zeb Show Up?
Will Star Wars Rebels' Zeb ever show up in Ahsoka since the rest of the Ghost crew has been featured?
Star Wars Just Confirmed Carrie Fisher's Leia's Role In the MandoVerse
Ahsoka gave fans a glimpse at what Senator Leia Organa's role is in the current timeline.
Star Wars Reveals Best Look at Hayden Christensen's New Anakin Clone Wars Costume (Photos)
Star Wars just revealed this new poster of Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker.
Aquaman 2: Amber Heard Looks Angry In First Look at Mera's Return (Photos)
Amber Heard recently appeared in Aquaman 2's new trailer, and she looks pretty angry.
Sony Reveals New Tom Hardy Venom Crossover With Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Universe
A new crossover video was recently released featuring two Venoms from different universes.
Ariana Greenblatt's Young Ahsoka Just Made Star Wars History
The actress that portrayed the younger version of Ahsoka in Episode 5 just made Star Wars history.
Fantastic Beasts 4 Gets Official Update: Will It Happen?
Will Warner Bros. actually make Fantastic Beasts 4, or is the franchise over?
Ms. Marvel Season 2 Chances Get Update from MCU Director
Ms. Marvel's directors discussed whether Season 2 of the show is in the works.
How Loki's Writer Convinced Marvel Studios to Change Kang Character
Loki head writer Michael Waldron recently talked about the idea of making He Who Remains a variant of Kang the Conqueror.
Loki Writer Reveals Why Season 2 Could Be Even Better
Loki head writer Michael Waldron recently spoke confidently about bringing on Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as directors for the show.
Jacen Syndulla Explained: Who Is Hera's Child In Ahsoka?
Another Star Wars Rebels character made their live-action debut in Ahsoka, but who exactly are they?
Marvel's Phase 5 Just Delayed These 7 MCU Shows
Seven upcoming MCU shows were officially delayed, and here is what they are.
Ahsoka Director Breaks Silence on Hayden Christensen's Anakin Role
Director Peter Ramsey recently talked about Hayden Christensen's role in Ahsoka.
James Gunn Confirms the Only 2 DC Reboot Projects That Are Fully Written
These two projects are the only titles in the new DCU that are fully written.
Avengers: Infinity War Star Peter Dinklage Teases His Marvel Future
Actor Peter Dinklage, who portrayed Eitri in Avengers: Infinity War, recently expressed his interest to return to the MCU.
Ahsoka Episode 4 Gives Tragic Update on Sabine Wren's Family
Episode 4 of Ahsoka revealed a tragic truth regarding Sabine Wren's family.
Blue Beetle Movie Gets New Online Release Update
Here is when fans can expect to purchase Blue Beetle digitally.
The Last of Us Season 2 Has Now Cast Its Abby Actress (Confirmed)
The role of Abby in The Last of Us Season 2 has been officially cast.
First Look at Lex Luthor In Titans Season 4 Revealed
Titus Welliver will be playing Lex Luthor in Season 4 of Titans, and the first official images of the character were released.
Natalie Portman’s Criticized CGI Helmet Explained by Thor: Love and Thunder Producer
Thor: Love and Thunder Producer Brad Winderbaum explained why Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor helmet was completely CGI.
The MCU Is Bringing Back Black Widow’s Controversial Taskmaster
Black Widow's Taskmaster was announced to be a part of the Thunderbolts in the upcoming film, causing fans to express their disappointment.
Ahsoka's Marrok Twist & Identity Reveal Explained
The mysterious identity of Ahsoka's Marrok was recently revealed in Episode 4. This is who he is.
Is Ahsoka Dead? Episode 4 Ending Explained
What exactly happened to Ahsoka at the end of Episode 4? Is she really dead?
Rosario Dawson Underwent 'Insane' Star Wars Training for Ahsoka Show, Reveals Star
Rosario Dawson detailed her insane training schedule in preparation for Disney+'s Ahsoka.
Grand Admiral Thrawn's Ahsoka Debut Explained: Which Episode Will He Show Up In?
Grand Admiral Thrawn will be a villain in Ahsoka, but when will he finally show up in the Disney+ series?
Disney+ Just Abandoned 3 Major Shows Amid Historic Content Purge
These three upcoming television shows were recently canceled by Disney during its content purge.
Is Harry Potter Recasting Emma Watson's Hermione for New Reboot?
The Harry Potter franchise may be rebooted as a TV series, but will Emma Watson be recast?
George R.R. Martin Reveals His #1 Favorite Game of Thrones Episode He Wrote
George R.R. Martin wrote multiple episodes of HBO's TV series, but this is his favorite one.