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
Andor Season 2 Director Just Deleted This New Set Photo After It Sharing Online
Andor Season 2 director Janus Metz shared and then deleted an Instagram post containing set pieces from the upcoming batch of episodes.
New Rumor Reveals Ben Affleck's Batman Involvement In James Gunn's DCU
Ben Affleck may be planning to return to the world of DC in one of James Gunn's upcoming DCU films.
Shang-Chi 2 Gets Production Update (Report)
The sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is reportedly in the works at Marvel Studios.
Spider-Verse 2 Reportedly Suffered Many Problems During Production
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse went through many difficulties throughout its production.
MCU: Steven Yeun's Big Superhero Revealed by New Rumor
Steven Yeun is set to debut in Thunderbolts, and the character he is playing has been revealed.
The Mandalorian: Grogu's Hyperspace Surprise Is a Major Rebels Easter Egg
The Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian featured a scene of Grogu that contained a huge callback to Star Wars Rebels.
Ant-Man 3's Kang Might've Had Sex With Janet, Reveals Writer
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness teased that Janet Van Dyne may have had a physical relationship with Kang.
Star Wars Officially Canonizes Gina Carano's Cara Dune Exit Post-Firing
The Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian explained why Gina Carano's Cara Dune is absent.
Mandalorian Producer Clears Confusion on Grogu's Luke Skywalker Timeline
After commenting about the time Grogu spent away from Din Djarin, Jon Favreau clarified what he meant.
Zendaya Agrees to Major New Deal for Euphoria Return (Report)
Zendaya reportedly signed a new massive contract with HBO ahead of Season 3 of Euphoria.
Star Wars Announces Major Crossover Event With Cryptic Comic Tease
A crossover event between different Star Wars comics was recently announced.
Marvel Accidentally Worsened Ant-Man 3 Due to Black Panther 2 Work (Report)
A recent report revealed how Black Panther 2's post-production affected Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Finally Confirms Clone Wars Theory
A character in Jedi: Survivor was confirmed to be the same species as a famous character from the 2003 Clone Wars series.
Eternals 2: Accidental Sequel 'Announcement' Clarified by Marvel Actor
An actor that appeared in Eternals recently clarified his past comments that a sequel to the film was already confirmed.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Just Broke a Major Trailer Record
The latest trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 set a Super Bowl record.
The Mandalorian Director Reveals Why Grogu Abandons Luke Skywalker
Jon Favreau talked about why Grogu was reunited with the Mandalorian in The Book of Boba Fett.
Sebastian Stan Reveals Why His 2024 MCU Movie Is So Exciting
Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan discussed his next MCU appearance in Thunderbolts.
Disney+ Releases New Season of Marvel Studios Legends
The first three episodes of Season 2 of Marvel Studios: Legends was officially released on Disney+.
Ewan McGregor Fought Against 1 Iconic Star Wars Scene Decision
The iconic Battle of the Heroes scene from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith originally ended in a much different way.
George Lucas Insisted on Major Last-Minute Change to Episode II’s Final Battle
The major lightsaber duel in Attack of the Clones featuring Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Count Dooku originally looked much different.
Andor Season 2: New Photos Tease Return to Key Location
A major location from Season 1 of Andor is seemingly returning in Season 2.
Disney+ Announces Historic Marvel Viewership for New MCU Movie
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever broke an MCU Disney+ record.
New DC Movie Slate ‘A Lot More Planned Out’ Than Marvel Phase 1, Claims James Gunn
James Gunn recently described what makes the new DCU different from the MCU.
Daisy Ridley Reveals Why Star Wars Comeback Would Be ‘Amazing’
Rey actress Daisy Ridley explained what it would mean to come back to Star Wars.
James Gunn Debunks DCEU 'Reset' Rumor Following New Announcements
James Gunn recently set the record straight on if The Flash will completely reset the DCU or not.
First Look at Gal Gadot In Shazam 2 Revealed by New Footage
Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was spotted in a Japanese TV spot for Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Black Panther 2: T’Challa’s Son Actor Breaks Silence on Joining the MCU
Divine Love Konadu-Sun, who plays Prince T'Challa aka Toussaint in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, recently talked about the film and his role.
New LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Update Is Confusing Fans
A new nearly 3 GB update for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was recently released.
Marvel Celebrates Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch With Special New Funko
A brand new Funko Pop! of Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff was recently revealed.
Chris Hemsworth Finally Acknowledges Thor 4 Post-Credits' Surprise
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth reacted to Thor: Love and Thunder's mid-credits scene for the first time since the film's release.
Angry SnyderVerse Fans Reject Studio Plan, Get ‘Fire James Gunn’ Trending
Following James Gunn's reveal of the new upcoming DCU slate, some fans expressed their disappointment.
Jason Momoa’s Aquaman Future In Doubt Following New ‘Reboot’ Comments
Following recent comments regarding the reboot of the DCU, Jason Momoa’s future as Aquaman seems to be in jeopardy.
Marvel Rumor Reveals ANOTHER Super Soldier Coming to the MCU
An all-new Marvel super soldier will be joining the likes of Captain America and U.S. Agent in Phase 5, according to new rumors.
Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow Removed a Major Thor Connection (Photos)
Black Widow's Taskmaster originally had a major connection to the MCU's Thor.
Disney Confirms the Rating of Ant-Man 3: Quantumania
Similar to other MCU films, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania has been rated PG-13.
5 Major Ways The Mandalorian Season 3 Got Set Up In Boba Fett's Spin-off
The Book of Boba Fett helped bridge the gap between Seasons 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian in X ways.
Disney+ Just Edited The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer a Bit With an Exciting New Shot
One additional shot of footage was added to the latest trailer for Season 3 of The Mandalorian.
Paul Rudd Speaks on Avengers 5 Prospects
Ahead of the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Paul Rudd discussed the future of Scott Lang and the next Avengers film.
Did Ahsoka’s Sabine Just Appear In The Mandalorian Season 3's New Trailer?
A character that appeared in the latest trailer for Season 3 of The Mandalorian closely resembles Sabine Wren.
Star Wars Officially Canonizes Planets from Legends Lore
The spaceport in Episode 4 of Andor included planet names from Star Wars Legends, officially bringing them into canon.