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
Green Lantern Purists Are Mad About the Wrong Detail In James Gunn's Lanterns Show
Some fans are not happy about how the Lanterns show is changing a crucial detail of the Green Lantern Corps.
Disney’s Most Underrated Movie Is Finally Returning With An Official Sequel In 2026
The story told in the most underrated animated Disney movie of all time is officially being continued.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Reveals Its New Logo (And It's Even Better)
One of the MCU's most anticipated 2026 projects just received a brand new logo.
After 7 Years, Marvel Studios Finally Gives Us the MCU Reunion The World Has Waited For
This MCU reunion was seven years in the making, and fans weren't ready for it at all.
New 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer Changes Already Released Footage
One scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been completely changed.
Netflix Omits 2 Major 'Stranger Things' Actors From Final Season's Emmys Campaign
Two of Stranger Things' biggest actors were not included in Netflix's Emmy campiagn for the show's final season.
Star Wars Officially Replaces Ahsoka With A Better Jedi
Ahsoka was a trailblazer for Star Wars, but Disney has now replaced her.
Disney Announces Its 3 Big Theme Park Expansions For 2026
2026 is almost at the halfway point, but Disney still has major theme park plans for the rest of the year.
Disney's Major Star Wars Theme Park Changes Finally Get Justified By New Data
Disneyland decided to make a major change to the Star Wars section of its theme park, and now it all makes sense.
Marvel Studios Unveil First Ultra-Detailed Photos Of Their Newest Female Superhero In Costume
One new female superhero was fully showcased by Marvel Studios after appearing on Disney+.
49 Years Later, Star Wars Finally Gives Darth Vader The One Thing He Always Wanted
It took almost half a century, but Darth Vader's character arc has now come full circle.
First Look at Disney's Scrapped 'Gargoyles' Reboot Is Stunning
Six years later, fans have received an official look at what the Gargoyles reboot would have been in 2020.
Marvel Studios Unveils First-Ever Look At Next Magik After Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy's Magik is no longer the most up-to-date on-screen version of the character.
Marvel Studios Is Reportedly Working On A New MCU Phase 4 Spinoff
A spin-off of one of the best projects since Avengers: Endgame is seemingly in the works.
Only 1 Actor Has Been In Every Star Wars Movie, And The Mandalorian And Grogu Continues This Streak
Many fans were shocked to see a familiar name pop up in the credits for The Mandalorian & Grogu.
2 ABC Marvel Stars Confirmed to Return to the MCU In 2026
The MCU is finally bringing back two Marvel actors who played in ABC projects.
Wonder Man Season 2 Will Abandon One Mainstay From the First Season
Wonder Man's next installment will not include one of the biggest elements of the first season.
Star Wars Releases First-Ever Footage of Darth Maul as a Child
Fans finally got to see Maul as a child in a new Disney+ show, and it revealed a lot about him.
James Gunn's Superman 2 Villain Will Be Way More Jacked Than Lex Luthor
Superman better get ready, because Brainiac put an extra scoop of protein powder in his shake this morning.
27 Years Later, Star Wars Just Greatly Improved A Major Prequels Villain Thanks to Disney+
Star Wars is still in the business of making its prequels characters even better as time goes on.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course On Major 'Avengers: Endgame' Decision
Marvel Studios is finally biting the bullet and walking back a key choice.
'The Punisher: One Last Kill' Title Meaning Explained By Disney+ Director Reinaldo Marcus Green: 'A Misdirect In The Best Way' (Exclusive)
Fans finally know why the Punisher Disney+ special has that mysterious title.
Netflix Releases New 'Stranger Things' Map Showing How Vecna's Lair Connects to Hawkins
Fans finally know how Vecna's mind, Hawkins, the Upside Down, and more are all connected.
Maul: Shadow Lord Changed Star Wars Canon, And Now We Know Why
Maul - Shadow Lord made some drastic changes to Star Wars canon, but it was for a good reason.
Star Wars Officially Canonizes 25-Year-Old Lightsaber Duel From Extended Universe
One beloved Star Wars Legends fight is now officially a part of canon.
Latest Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Really Wants Us To Think Mando Is Going To Die
Star Wars is trying to convince everyone that Din Djarin is about to die.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer 2 Is Already On Its Way - Here's What To Expect
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's upcoming trailer could reveal too much about the film.
Marvel Studios Won't Release Its Big Netflix Crossover Movie Until After 1 Crucial Event
MCU fans are finally getting a crossover movie with Netflix's Marvel universe, but something has to happen first.
'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Movie Reveals First Poster With Main Villain
The big bad of The Mandalorian & Grogu has finally been featured on an official poster.
Marvel Studios Just Changed A Netflix Hero Forever. Here's How
The MCU just revealed something shocking about a popular Netflix character.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Is Confirmed to Include a George Lucas-Type Cameo
George Lucas won't be the only Lucasfilm president to have a cameo in a Star Wars movie.
The 15 MCU Superheroes Who Have Been In Prison
Even though they are heroes and trying to do good, a lot of MCU protagonists have been in prison.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie: New Photo May Spoil a Major Star Wars Cameo
A huge MandoVerse cameo could be coming in The Mandalorian & Grogu, and Star Wars seemingly already revealed it.
After 43 Years, Star Wars' Next Movie Is Officially Replacing Palpatine's Council
The Mandalorian & Grogu will be replacing something from the original trilogy tied to Palpatine.
Why Jon Bernthal's Punisher Is Getting a Disney+ Special But Not a New Show
The Punisher isn't getting a traditional Disney+ show or a movie, but Marvel Studios has its reasons.
15 MCU Villains Who Have Now Been To Prison
The MCU has featured a lot of villains who have spent time behind bars.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Will Officially Include 7 of Egg's Relatives
House of the Dragon Season 3 will include several of Egg's ancestors battling it out for the Iron Throne.
Star Wars Officially Ends Its 7-Year Disney+ Streak in 2026
Star Wars is finally changing course after a seven-year Disney+ experiment didn't work.
Star Wars' 10 Most Powerful Weapons, Ranked
Star Wars has a lot of powerful weapons, but these are the best of the best.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Must Keep These 3 Elements From Ryan Reynolds' Movie
Despite Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern being a flop, some elements from it should be brought into the DCU.