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.
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Nathan Johnson's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Hulu Debut for MCU Show
For the first time in history, Marvel Studios is releasing a Disney+ show on Hulu.
John Boyega Changes Tune on Star Wars Return
John Boyega may be eyeing a return to Star Wars sometime in the near future.
Oppenheimer's Rotten Tomatoes Score Just Broke a Christopher Nolan Record
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer just did something none of his other films have.
When Will Hollywood's Strikes End? New Report Offers Dismal Update
The writers' and actors' strikes could last longer than expected. Here is reportedly when they could end.
HBO's Last of Us Creator Is Worried About Future Video Game Adaptations
Following the success of HBO's The Last of Us, showrunner Craig Mazin is worried about the future of the genre.
Spider-Man 2 PS5 Announces Upcoming Panel Event With Main Actors
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game will be swinging into a major panel at this year's Comic-Con.
Why The Mandalorian Episodes Are So Short, Revealed by Star
Katee Sackhoff revealed the reason why episodes of The Mandalorian are so short.
Disney+ Just Cancelled Its Pixar Spin-off Plans (Report)
A Disney+ spin-off of an upcoming Pixar TV series was recently canceled.
LEGO Star Wars 2023: Every Set Expected to Release This Year
Here are all eight LEGO Star Wars sets that are expected to hit the market in 2023.
Disney+'s Percy Jackson Season 2 Gets Exciting Update (Report)
A new report regarding Disney+'s Percy Jackson alluded that the show is already preparing for Season 2.
New Emilia Clarke Video Sparks Theories About Her Potential Star Wars Return
Emilia Clarke may have teased that she will be making a return as Qi'ra in the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars: Disney Cancelled Plans for Brutal Movie With R-Rated Elements
James Mangold revealed that Disney and Lucasfilm were planning an almost-R-rated Star Wars film.
Black Adam 2: Did DC Cancel Dwayne Johnson's Sequel Plan?
Could DC bring back Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam in a sequel to the 2022 film?
The Mandalorian Star Teases Season 4 Plot Point That Sounds Awful
Giancarlo Esposito talked about how he could potentially return as Moff Gideon in Season 4 of The Mandalorian.
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.
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.
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.