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 Stories
Will Interstellar 2 Ever Get Released?
Christopher Nolan's Interstellar is a staple in the sci-fi genre, but will there ever be a sequel?
The Gilded Age Season 2 Cast, Characters, and Actors
Here is every actor and character that will be in Season 2 of The Gilded Age.
DC Studios Confirms 3 Elseworlds Movies In New Slate
Following the reveal of James Gunn's new DCU slate, three upcoming films will be officially listed as DC Elseworlds.
The Mandalorian Star Emily Swallow Admits She'd Be Disappointed If 1 Theory Came True (Exclusive)
The Mandalorian's Emily Swallow hopes that this Season 3 theory won't come true.
The Mandalorian Season 4: Will The Armorer Return? Actress Responds (Exclusive)
The Armorer actress Emily Swallow commented on if her character will return for Season 4 of The Mandalorian.
Is Kang's He Who Remains Dead After Loki Season 2 Finale?
Is He Who Remains actually dead in the MCU, or will he make a grand return in the future?
Is Madame Web an MCU Movie?
How exactly does Madame Web tie into the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Doctor Who 2023 Special Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Critics have shared their first thoughts on the new Doctor Who specials.
Batman's Reboot Movie Gets Discouraging Script Development Update
The Brave and the Bold may not be coming out as soon as many fans hope.
Captain Marvel’s New Girlfriend Surprise Explained by MCU Producer
The Marvels' executive producer explained the relationship between Carol Danvers and Valkyrie.
Marvel Studios Just Confirmed When Thanos Will Return
Marvel Studios officially revealed that Thanos will be returning to the MCU sooner rather than later.
Spider-Verse 3: Will Miles Morales & Gwen Stacy Hook Up?
What is the state of Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy's relationship heading into Beyond the Spider-Verse?
Ezra Miller's Flash Makes Unexpected Return for 1 Final DCEU Crossover In Comic
After appearing in their own solo movie, Ezra Miller's Flash showed up in the DCEU one last time.
Thrawn Creator Teases Villain's Return In Ahsoka Season 2
Timothy Zahn teased fans about what they can expect to see from Thrawn in Ahsoka Season 2.
Marvel Studios Will Only Release This 1 Movie In 2024 (Official)
Due to the actors' strike, only one MCU film will be released in 2024.
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 to Abandon Kevin Costner (Report)
Will Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 move away from its lead star?
Law and Order Season 23 Gets Promising Release Update
Season 23 of Law & Order may be coming out sooner than expected.
Deadpool 3 No Longer Will Be Marvel's Only R-Rated MCU Movie (Confirmed)
Another upcoming MCU movie aside from Deadpool 3 was just confirmed to be rated R.
Rings of Power Season 2 Needs to Fix These 5 Issues From the First Season
Here are five issues with Season 1 of The Rings of Power that Amazon needs to fix before Season 2 premieres.
Disney+ Confirms 4 Marvel & Star Wars Shows & Specials for November 2023
Disney+ revealed exactly which MCU and Star Wars projects will be released in November.
Yellowstone 2023: CBS Confirms TWO S2 Episodes Airing This Week
These two episodes of Yellowstone Season 2 will be premiering on CBS this weekend.
Marvel's First 2024 Show Gets Surprising Rating
Echo, which will be the first Marvel show of 2024, just received its official rating.
James Gunn's First DC Reboot Show Gets Disappointing Release Announcement
James Gunn's upcoming animated series, Creature Commandos, just received an upsetting update.
Robert Pattinson's Next Batman Chapter Gets Disappointing Release Update (Official)
An upcoming project in Robert Pattinson's Batman universe was reportedly delayed.
Loki Season 2: Marvel Shares Cryptic Thor Video Ahead of Episode 5
A new mysterious Thor video was released ahead of the premiere of Episode 5 of Loki.
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Gets Promising Release Update (Report)
Season 5 Part 2 of Yellowstone reportedly has a potential release window.
The Marvels Reviews Are 'Middling' from Public Screening (Report)
A public audience was allowed to see The Marvels. Here is what they thought of the film.
FNAF Movie's Bad Reviews Explained: 4 Biggest Criticisms
These are the four biggest issues critics have with the Five Nights at Freddy's movie.
Top 10 Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked According to IMDB
These 10 horror flicks are considered the best of the best by IMDb users.
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Cast: Every Actor & Character Expected to Appear
Here is every character that will appear in Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2.
Yellowstone 2023: CBS Announces S2 Premiere Release Date & Time
CBS will feature reruns of Season 2 of the hit streaming series Yellowstone beginning soon.
Star Wars Confirms What We All Suspected About Ray Stevenson's Ahsoka Ending
Concept art from Ahsoka's finale confirmed what actually happened during Ray Stevenson's last scene in the show.
Did Wanda Die In Doctor Strange 2? Marvel FINALLY Reveals the Truth
The MCU finally addressed whether Wanda Maximoff actually died in Doctor Strange 2.
Aquaman 3 Gets Official Update from Franchise Director
James Wan recently revealed if he would return to direct Aquaman 3.
Spider-Verse 2 Streaming Release Date Gets Announced
Fans finally know when Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will be available to stream.
Kevin Costner's Next Movie After Yellowstone Season 5 Gets Official Rating
Kevin Costner's Horizon finally received an official rating from the MPAA.
Haunting In Venice Gets Promising Streaming Update: When Will It Release?
A recent update indicated that A Haunting in Venice could begin streaming soon.
Avengers: Endgame Actor Criticizes Edward Norton's Lack of Effort With Hulk Performance
An MCU stuntman and actor wasn't pleased with Edward Norton's commitment in The Incredible Hulk.
Yellowstone 2023: CBS Announces S1 Finale Release Date & Time
CBS finally announced when it will air the Season 1 finale of Yellowstone.
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Runtime Confirms +3 Hour Director's Cut
What will the runtime of the director's cut of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon be?