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
Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU Death Prevented the Return of 1 Marvel Actor, Reveals Star
This MCU star didn't want to return to the franchise after the death of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark.
Lucasfilm Issues Statement on Ahsoka Show Amid Concerns of Poor Performance
Lucasfilm released an official statement regarding the viewership numbers of Ahsoka.
The Last of Us Season 2's Release Gets Discouraging Update
Craig Mazin recently provided a disappointing update on the current status of The Last of Us Season 2.
Ahsoka Tano's Death Explained: When Did She Die and How Did She Return?
How many times did Ahsoka truly die, and how did was the character ultimately brought back?
Disney+ Announces the Next Star Wars Episodes Releasing AFTER Ahsoka
The next Star Wars installments following Ahsoka in the galaxy far, far away were recently confirmed.
Ahsoka Just Got a New Superpower That Fans Are Trashing
The first two episodes revealed that Ahsoka has a new Force ability that some fans are upset about.
Andor Season 2: New Listing Spoils Return of Rogue One Actor
One Rogue One character seems to be coming back to Star Wars for Season 2 of Andor.
MCU: Every Upcoming Marvel Phase 5 Movie Now at Risk of Getting Delayed
Due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, these upcoming Marvel movies could be delayed.
Disney+ Announces 7 Marvel & Star Wars Shows & Specials for September 2023
Here are all seven Marvel and Star Wars projects that will hit Disney+ in September.
The DCEU's Final Movie Gets Release Update from WB Amid Delay Concerns
The latest report from Warner Bros. gave another update on the release status of Aquaman 2.
The Flash Movie's Streaming Release Date Breaks an Annoying DC Record
The Flash will be officially available to stream on Max, but it will break an annoying DC record.
Ahsoka's Sabine Wren Twist Just Insulted Prequels Fans
A sequence involving Sabine Wren in Episode 1 of Ahsoka just upset a lot of prequels fans.
Disney+'s Little Mermaid Release Breaks a Frustrating Streaming Record
The Little Mermaid will soon be streaming on Disney+, setting a frustrating record when compared to other films.
Star Wars Announces What to Watch Before Ahsoka Show
Here are all of the must-see stories from Ahsoka Tano's tenured journey throughout the galaxy according to Star Wars.
Fast X Streaming Release Date Gets Announced
Here's when fans will be able to stream Universal Studios' Fast X.
Stranger Things 5 Star Reveals 5 Main Characters of Final Season
David Harbour revealed some details about Season 5 of Stranger Things, specifically who the main characters will be.
Spider-Verse 2 Photos Reveal HD Look at Donald Glover's Prowler Cameo
Fans were given an official look at Donald Glover's version of the Prowler from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals How Peter Parker Changed Doctor Strange
Peter Parker changed the character of Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: No Way Home in a big way.
Sophie Turner's New TV Show Gets Exciting Release Update (Official)
The release window for Sophie Turner's upcoming TV show, Joan, was revealed.
Yellowstone Cast: Every Main Actor & Character In Season 5
Here is every single main character and actor that is in Season 5 of Yellowstone.
Loki Season 2 Release Date Breaks This Annoying 7-Show MCU Trend
The Season 2 premiere of Loki was given an official release date, and it will finally break a frustrating trend within the MCU.
Every Marvel Movie & Show Releasing In The Rest Of 2023
Marvel still has 5 movies and shows releasing in the back half of 2023. Here is every upcoming 2023 Marvel movie and tv show with their release dates!
James Gunn Calls Out Disney+'s Mistake With Guardians 3 Streaming Release
Disney+ made a mistake with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after adding it to the streaming library.
Star Wars: Bad Batch Season 3 Gets Update Amid Shutdown of Lucasfilm Studio
Following the shutdown of Lucasfilm's Singapore visual effects and animation studio, Season 3 of The Bad Batch received a status update.
Marvel Studios' First-Ever X-Men LEGO Figures Get Unveiled (Photos)
LEGO gave fans an official look at minifigures from the upcoming X-Men '97 Disney+ series.
Disney's New Planet of the Apes Sequel Gets Official Release Update
The new Planet of the Apes movie recently received an official promising release update.
Super Mario Movie Box Office: Every Record Broken So Far
Here is every single box office record that The Super Mario Bros. Movie broke since it was released.
Liam Hemsworth's The Witcher Season 4 Recast Explained: Why Is Henry Cavill Getting Replaced?
Liam Hemsworth is set to take over for Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher. Here is everything you should know about the recast.
Tom Holland's Uncharted 2 Sequel Gets Exciting Update
It seems as though Sony Pictures may be planning to make an Uncharted sequel.
Why The Witcher Season 3 Is Such a Disappointment to Fans
All episodes of Season 3 of The Witcher are now available to stream, and they're not living up to their full potential.
Zoe Saldana Gets Honest About Her Disappointing Pirates of the Caribbean Experience
Zoe Saldana recently talked about her disappointing experience with Pirates of the Carribean.
Arrowverse Creator Blames Bad Marvel & DC Movies for Superhero Fatigue
The creator of the Arrowverse weighed in on superhero movie fatigue and suggests why fans feel the way they do.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Removed Zendaya's Big Superhero Moment (Photo)
Spider-Man: No Way Home almost included a scene featuring MJ that could have elevated the film overall.
Exorcist: Believer Director Promises 'Radical Choices' Made In New Movie
The upcoming Exorcist: Believer film may be quite different from the original 1973 flick.
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Gets Discouraging Release Update From Star
Season 5 Part 2 of Paramount's Yellowstone received a dismal update from one of the show's lead actors.
The DCEU's Final Movie Gets New Release Update Amid Delay Concerns (Report)
Will Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom be pushed back like other recent titles, or will it stay its course?
Secret Invasion's Historic Post-Credits Decision Explained by Marvel Director
Why wasn't there a post-credits scene at the end of Secret Invasion? The show's director Ali Selim explained the reasoning.
James Gunn's Superman Movie: All 6 Actors Confirmed to Appear
Here is a list of every confirmed actor and rumored character that will be in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Gets Promising Release Update Amid Strike
Despite the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes, Season 2 of House of the Dragon seems to be unfazed.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Hulu Debut for MCU Show
For the first time in history, Marvel Studios is releasing a Disney+ show on Hulu.