Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange, worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, and contributed to Agents of Fandom as a writer, interviewer, and podcast guest. He also began writing at MovieWeb in early 2026.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager; he later went on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the class of 2013.
Richard can be found on Twitter (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@richardnebens) sharing his latest article from The Direct, cheering on his sports teams, giving his best attempts at comedy, or hyping up the latest epic movie or TV show.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios Unveils Historic Return Of Beloved ABC Marvel Actor 7 Years Later
One of the biggest names from ABC's Marvel shows will be back in the MCU after nearly a decade.
Marvel Studios' Netflix Reboot Gets Significant Upgrade For 2027 Crossover Event
The characters from the MCU's Netflix reboot will return in 2027 with some exciting updates to their stories.
James Gunn Introduces the DCU's New Charli XCX-Inspired Superhero
James Gunn will draw inspiration from megastar singer Charli XCX for a new character in his DC Universe.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Confirms Reversal of Key MCU Villain's Fate
The MCU's fourth Spider-Man movie brought some major changes for a classic Marvel antagonist.
Avengers: Endgame Encore Gets Exciting Official Logo
Marvel delivered a brand-new logo for Avengers: Endgame ahead of its re-release in theaters this fall.
Disney+ Will Release Its 6th Marvel Trilogy This Week (Confirmed)
Disney+ will debut the latest Marvel trilogy alongside multiple other franchises from the wider Marvel universe very soon.
5 Years Later, Kevin Feige Finally Admits That Jamie Foxx's Electro In 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Did, In Fact, Nod At What's To Come In The MCU With His "Black Spider-Man" Line
Electro's mention of a Black Spider-Man in the MCU's third Spider-Man solo film is confirmed to set up new plot threads.
HBO's Harry Potter Series Will Bring Back 8 Villains From the Daniel Radcliffe Movies
Over half a dozen villains from Daniel Radcliffe's Harry Potter movies will be reimagined for the new HBO show.
Marvel's Phase 6 Just Debuted 1 Historic New Superhero
A hero from the MCU's Phase 6 changes the game for the franchise in a way never seen before.
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Faces New Problem As Supergirl Movie Actor Calls It Quits With Hollywood
One of Supergirl's stars is taking a leave of absence from movies, leading to questions about the DCU's 2027 sequel.
Lanterns Showrunners Break Silence On Hal Jordan’s Death: "Wait Until Episode 8"
Lanterns' shocking moment at the end of Episode 1 will have major ramifications on the rest of the season.
Disney Unveils Perfect Princess Diaries 3 First Look & Logo
Disney highlighted the third chapter in Anne Hathaway's Princess Diaries franchise at the 2026 D23 Expo.
Marvel Studios Unveils Daredevil's Next Live-Action Costume (Photos)
Daredevil is on his way back to the small screen with another addition to his laundry list of costumes.
Supergirl's Post-Credits Decision Makes DC History
Supergirl hopes to set the stage for more good decisions in James Gunn's DCU from a post-credits perspective.
Superman 2 Will Officially Debut the DCU's Own Spider-Man
One character from the DCU's Superman sequel will draw major comparisons to the MCU's web-slinger.
All 7 LEGO Batman and DC Sets Releasing In 2026 & Beyond
LEGO is further embracing the world of Batman and other DC properties with new sets coming over the next few years.
The 8 Main Characters in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Ranked by Likability
From Bruce Banner to the Punisher, Spider-Man: Brand New Day's main characters inspire wildly different reactions from fans.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Cast Its 3rd Arrowverse Villain
Another major Arrowverse villain will be reutilized in James Gunn's DCU with a new actor.
Marvel Studios Unveils Its First Official X-Men Movie Logo
At long last, Marvel Studios provided the first look at new imagery from the MCU's 2028 X-Men movie.
Disney+ Alters 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' Season 2 Release Window Following Streaming Delay Speculation
The next season of Marvel Animation's Spider-Man series may not come to Disney+ as soon as many had hoped.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Star Admits He Felt 'Horrible' Watching 1 Zendaya Scene In Theaters
One of the MCU's newest stars did not feel great about seeing himself with Zendaya's MJ in the latest Spider-Man film.
19 Years Later, Tobey Maguire Is Finally Getting a New Spider-Man Suit
Tobey Maguire may finally get to wear a new Spider-Man suit in the MCU over 20 years after first playing the role.
After 11 Years, It's Officially the End of an Era for Marvel's NetflixVerse
Marvel is set to move in a new direction with its characters from Netflix's Defenders Saga.
X-Men '97 Officially Changes the Fates of Two Main Characters
A pair of major X-Men '97 characters will be much different from here on out after Season 2's penultimate episode.
2 Big Marvel Shows Now Expected to Kick Off Phase 7
The MCU's post-Multiverse Saga run will begin in a few years with a duo of shows fans have long wanted.
Marvel Studios Is Officially Fixing Netflix's Luke Cage 8 Years Later
Luke Cage may finally get the story fans have wanted to see in the MCU for almost a decade.
Mike Colter Got Exactly What He Wanted With Luke Cage's Return - Except One Thing
Something did not go according to plan for Mike Colter's long-awaited MCU return as Luke Cage.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Breaks Tom Holland’s 9 Year Spidey-Suit Rule
Spider-Man: Brand New Day does something new with Tom Holland's Spider-Man suit that has never been seen before in his MCU solo films.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Recast Henry Because Actor Gus Turner Lacked A Certain Skill, According to Apple TV+ Series' New Star Grant Feely
Ted Lasso Season 4 features a new star playing the titular coach's son, which happened for one specific reason.
Jean Grey’s MCU Powers Are Perfect, Except For 1 Issue That Will Become A Big Problem In Avengers Movies
While Jean Grey's MCU debut delivered on multiple levels, it may cause some issues moving forward.
Marvel Studios Officially Recasts 1 Historic Superhero Actor as Major Villain
One of Marvel's biggest superhero actors is taking on another role on Disney+.
Marvel Studios Unleashes Historic Villain For 2027's Netflix Crossover Event
Disney+ will go in a direction never seen before for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, one of its upcoming 2027 MCU streaming shows.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirms Thrawn Will Battle 1 Major Character From Star Wars' Original Trilogy
One classic original character from the first Star Wars trilogy is reportedly set to return in 2027.
Avengers: Doomsday Now Includes 7 Recast Superheroes
Several Avengers: Doomsday characters will be played by actors stepping into other stars' roles.
3 Iconic Superman Scenes That David Corenswet Did Better Than Henry Cavill
While Henry Cavill's Superman had a massive impact on DC fans, David Corenswet's movie made a few improvements.
Did Spider-Man Brand New Day Introduce MCU’s First Spider-Woman? Cindy Moon’s Silk Explained
Marvel Studios might have just introduced Silk, a Korean-American female Spider-Man, in Bruce Banner's class in Spider-Man Brand New Day.
Mahershala Ali Officially Calls It Quits On MCU’s Blade
After years of questions and production in limbo, Mahershala Ali's Blade seems to be officially off the table for the actor.
Disney+ Announces Spider-Man: Brand New Day Special Will Only Be Available For A Limited Time
Disney+ confirmed that a new special on Spider-Man: Brand New Day will not be streaming forever.
Ryan Reynolds Confirms His Deadpool Avengers: Doomsday Stunt References Jean Grey
Ryan Reynolds made a hilarious X-Men reference on social media to the costume he wore to this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
HBO's Harry Potter Series Officially Brings Back 7 Hogwarts Professors From the Movies
HBO's new Harry Potter show will bring back plenty of professors first seen in both the Sorcerer's Stone movie and book.