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
'The Witcher' Confirms Who Kills Leo Bonhart In the Books
The Witcher fans know who will likely kill Leo Bonhart thanks to the source material.
2026's Clone Wars Sequel Reveals Its First Plot Details (Official)
The first official plot details have been revealed for Maul: Shadow Lord.
HBO Has Finally Fixed Game of Thrones' Dragon Design Mistake
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will fix one thing Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon got wrong.
Disney World Unveils Its 3 New Lands In Historic Showcase
Walt Disney World finally has one area that showcases all its new lands.
DC Officially Unveils New Batman Logo Ahead of Robert Pattinson Sequel
Fans recently got treated to a brand new Batman logo that was unveiled by DC.
'The Witcher' Confirms What Happens to Ciri After Season 4 Events In the Book
Thanks to the books, fans know what will happen to Ciri in The Witcher Season 5.
Witcher Season 4 Replaced Old Henry Cavill Geralt Scenes With Liam Hemsworth (But For A Good Reason)
The Witcher Season 4 took old Henry Cavill scenes and replaced the actor with Liam Hemsworth.
Marvel Studios' Next Movie Will Release Right After Superman's Spin-off Film
Even though the next DCU and MCU films will be released close to one another, DC's is so much further along.
Disney+ Will Release a New Star Wars Sequel Very Soon - Here's the First Poster
A Star Wars character fans haven't seen in four years was recently featured on a poster for an upcoming series.
2025's Superman Ending Hits Different After Seeing Peacemaker Season 2
Peacemaker Season 2 changed the way fans are viewing the ending of Superman.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Loki's Biological Mother - And She Looks Stunning
Loki's real mother was finally revealed by Marvel Studios for the first time.
Avengers: Doomsday Officially Unveils Franklin Richards' New Aged-Up Look
An early look at Franklin Richards in Avengers: Doomsday reveals he's aged since The Fantastic Four.
Kevin Feige Still Hasn't Delivered on His Big 'Moon Knight' Movie Promise
Kevin Feige made a promise to fans in 2019 regarding Moon Knight, and he still hasn't fulfilled it.
Marvel Studios Just Lost 10 Superheroes at Once
Fans recently had to say goodbye to 10 different MCU superheroes simultaneously.
James Gunn Confirms 4 DCU Projects He Is Currently Working On
There are four specific projects James Gunn is actively working on for the DCU.
The New Mutants Director Slams His Own Marvel Movie: 'So Unfulfilling' (Exclusive)
The writer and director of The New Mutants was not happy with how the movie turned out.
Marvel Studios Releases Historic Poster Showing Thanos' Phase 6 Return
Marvel Studios just revealed a three-part poster for its newest project on Disney+, Marvel Zombies.
HBO Releases Official 'Game of Thrones' Timeline for New Spin-off Shows
HBO revealed an official Westeros timeline, which includes every Game of Thrones series.
Marvel Revives Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa for One Final MCU Cameo
Marvel Studios paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther in Marvel Zombies.
James Gunn Will Expand DC Slate With 8 Green Lantern Heroes
Nine different Green Lanterns will be appearing in the DCU.
Andor Star Officially Debunks a Dark Theory About Syril & Dedra
One Andor actor officially closed the lid on a popular Star Wars theory about the show.
Star Wars Will Officially Abandon Canon With Next Disney+ Show
Star Wars' next project will be taking place outside of the universe's canon.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Family Tree: Aegon Targaryen's Relatives from Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon
A new Game of Thrones spin-off means the Targaryen family tree has expanded again.
Disney Announces New 'Frozen' Spin-off Ahead of Frozen 3
Frozen 3 is on the horizon, but Disney will be releasing another Frozen project sooner than that.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Confirmed to Include 5 'Avengers: Doomsday' Heroes
A few important members of the X-Men will be appearing in both X-Men '97 and Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Releases New Blade Teaser Video Amid Movie Delays
Marvel Studios finally released a teaser trailer centered around Blade.
Star Wars Unveils Its 2nd-Ever Jedi With a Pink Lightsaber
A Jedi rocking a pink lightsaber will be introduced in an upcoming Star Wars project.
Disney+ Unveils Jar Jar Binks' Major Redesign (And He Looks Wild)
One of Star Wars' most famous theories was completely redesigned in a recent show.
Marvel Studios Just Released Its 4th-Ever TV Show Outside of Canon
Marvel Studios just released a new project, but it is actually not canon to the MCU.
Wicked 2 Is Confirmed to Fix the Broadway Show's Glinda Issue
Wicked: For Good will make one major change to the Broadway musical.
DC Officially Changes the Title of Batman's Next TV Show
A new Batman TV series officially received a name change prior to its release.
Disney+ Announces Green Goblin's Return for 2025 Marvel Show
Green Goblin will be returning to an upcoming Marvel show that will premiere in 2025.
Interview With the Vampire Season 3's Release Month Seemingly Revealed by Jacob Anderson
Interview with the Vampire actor Jacob Anderson just revealed when the show is returning.
DC Officially Unveils New Harley Quinn Logo Amid Margot Robbie Exit Reports
DC just gave Harley Quinn a brand new logo as the company ushers in a new era.
Darth Revan Makes First-Ever Star Wars Disney+ Appearance
A legendary Star Wars character who has never been in canon recently appeared on Disney+.
MCU: 7 Confirmed Details About X-Men Reboot Movie (Cast, Plot & More)
The MCU's X-Men movie is moving forward at Marvel Studios and fans already know some details.
Marvel Studios Omits 1 MCU Staple from Its 2026 Movie & TV Slate
2026 will include something the MCU hasn't had since 2010, and fans can decide if it's good or bad.
Key Obi-Wan Kenobi Easter Egg Found In Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
One major Obi-Wan Kenobi Easter egg was included in The Mandalorian and Grogu's first teaser.
Disney+ Finally Adds Star Wars Collection That's Been Missing for Years
These aren't the droids you're looking for, but it is the Star Wars collection fans have been missing.
Gabby's Dollhouse Movie Popcorn Buckets & Merch Are Cat-Tastic
The special popcorn buckets for the Gabby's Dollhouse movie have finally been revealed.