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
Star Wars Officially Unveils 5th Scary Creature in Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
As Star Wars often does, The Mandalorian & Grogu will include some creepy aliens and other creatures.
45 Years Later, Star Wars Returns 1 Unexpected Empire Strikes Back Creature to the Big Screen
A creature from The Empire Strikes Back is officially returning to the Star Wars universe.
The Batman 2's Biggest Twist Is Already Hiding In Plain Sight
Comic readers likely already know the massive revelation that could occur in The Batman Part II.
2026's Clone Wars Sequel Will Reverse the Original Show's Jedi Story Arc
Maul – Shadow Lord on Disney+ will be a direct parallel to the main story of The Clone Wars.
Mario Galaxy Movie Unveils First Look At Legend of Zelda Cameo Villain (Photos)
Universal Pictures just revealed the first look at a Mario villain who also appeared in the Zelda franchise.
Report: Disney+ Won't Release Marvel's Biggest Show of 2026
The biggest Marvel TV show of 2026 won't even be coming out on the Disney streamer.
'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' Release Date Accidentally Revealed By Disney
Fans finally know the release date for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, but the reveal was an accident.
Robert Downey Jr. Receives Special Disney Title Ahead Of Avengers: Doomsday Return
Robert Downey Jr. was honored by the House of Mouse leading up to his grand MCU return.
Lucasfilm Just Removed 1 Key Scene from The Mandalorian & Grogu's New Trailer
The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer has been officially been altered for theaters.
Paramount Warner Bros. Reveals Its 9 Biggest Franchises Post-Merger
After acquiring Warner Bros., Paramount has named some new top dogs under its umbrella.
Evidence Is Mounting That Marvel Studios Is About to Say Goodbye to The MCU's Best Sidekick, Bucky Barnes
Fans need to be prepared that they could lose Bucky Barnes in Avengers: Doomsday.
Star Wars Officially Unveils The Eleventh Brother
The mysterious Eleventh Brother is receiving his own Star Wars action figure.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's New Logo Revealed - And It Looks Perfect
Marvel just unveiled a brand-new logo for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's First Trailer Will Release Later Than Expected (And For Good Reason)
Fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer.
Star Wars Releases Official 2026 MandoVerse Art Featuring Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano & More
A new Star Wars book was recently released, and the cover features multiple MandoVerse characters.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Resurrects Game of Thrones’ Oldest Rule That House of the Dragon Broke
House of the Dragon broke Game of Thrones' oldest rule, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finally brought it back.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Finale Fixes Key White Walker Error Game of Thrones Made
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fixed a crucial mistake Game of Thrones made about the White Walkers.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Finally Gets an Exciting Release Update
A DCU release date change just tremendously helped Lanterns' chances of success on HBO.
Report: Star Wars Is Now Making Its Own Avengers: Endgame
Star Wars fans thought the MandoVerse movie was all but dead, but it lives on!
Marvel Studios Just Released Its 7th TV Show With +90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Marvel Studios released yet another MCU show with a Rotten Tomatoes score over 90.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Is Getting Review Bombed By Breaking Bad Fans
The Breaking Bad fanbase didn't let A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms share its crown.
Ahsoka Season 2 Officially Recasts 2 Key Characters From Season 1
A lot of familiar faces will be in Ahsoka Season 2, as only two actors from Season 1 will be recast.
Disney+'s Star Wars Animated Future Finally Gets an Exciting Update
Fans should prepare themselves, because the future is bright for Star Wars animation.
Spider-Man 4 Reveals First Look At 2 Brand New Day Villains, Tarantula & Boomerang
Two comic book villains have officially jumped from the page to the screen.
New Avengers: Doomsday Poster May Confirm A Major Villain Twist
The official poster for Avengers: Doomsday may hint that Doom could work with one of the MCU's heroes.
Disneyland Permanently Removes Its Largest Hidden Mickey
The original Disney park has officially taken out one of the most obscure hidden Mickeys.
Stephen King's 2026 Carrie Reboot Gets Official Release Window
Fans finally received an official release window for the upcoming Carrie series.
DC Reveals First Look At Spider-Man & Superman Team-Up (Photo)
Spider-Man and Superman will be sharing the page in 2026, and fans just received a first look at it.
DCEU Star Reveals Why He Jumped Ship to Marvel
Aquaman and Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II revealed why he left DC and joined Marvel.
LEGO Spoils 1 Star Wars Mainstay Is Returning In The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie
One recurring character from The Mandalorian will seemingly be returning in The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Marvel Officially Contradicts the Russo Brothers' Claim About the Avengers: Doomsday Trailers Not Actually Being Trailers
The Marvel website is not in agreement with the Russos about the Avengers: Doomsday trailers.
Spider-Man Will Get a New Superhero Name For 2026 Spider-Noir Series
Fans will have to get used to calling Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man by a different name in his upcoming series.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Photos Unveil Major Redesigns for 2 Main Characters
A couple of Daredevil: Born Again characters will look a lot different in Season 2.
12 Most Exciting Upcoming Sci-Fi Movies That Aren't From Marvel, DC or Star Wars
A lot of sci-fi films outside of the superhero and Star Wars brands, with a ton of potential, will be released soon.
Insomniac Confirms 1 Major Change Between Their Spider-Man and Wolverine Gameplay
The Wolverine game may be made by the same people as Spider-Man, but they will be vastly different.
Star Wars Announces Historic Release for Next Disney+ Show
Fans have never seen a release schedule like Maul: Shadow Lord before.
Daeron Targaryen’s Dragon Dream Has A Tragic Double Meaning In AKOTSK Episode 4
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms just gave fans another prophecy to decipher.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Officially Include 5 MCU Disney+ Characters
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be a major crossover point with Disney+ shows.
Star Wars' Strongest Jedi Of All Time Is Not Up For Debate
Fans have debated who the strongest Jedi is for a long time, but it really isn't close.
Star Wars Officially Canonizes 1 Beloved Skywalker Character from Legends Lore
Another Star Wars Legends character has officially made their way into canon.