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 for MovieWeb in early 2026 and has conducted multiple in-person interviews on- and off-camera.
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
Brie Larson Reveals Which Marvel Co-Star Is Basically Playing Themselves In The MCU
At SpaceCon 2025, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson had high praise for her The Marvels co-star, who she says is exactly like her character.
Avengers: Secret Wars Will Be Missing Marvel's Most Popular Actress (Report)
One name reportedly being left off Avengers: Secret Wars' cast list may shock longtime MCU fans.
Superman's Next DCU Appearance Seemingly Revealed (And It's Coming Soon)
Superman may be on his way back to the DCU in next year's Supergirl, if a new rumor is to be believed.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer Officially Brings Back 7 Netflix Actors
Over half a dozen characters from Marvel's Netflix saga will return for the next season of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+.
2 Marvel Legends Say They Are Ready For An MCU Comeback In Avengers Doomsday
Two pre-MCU Marvel stars have their sights set on appearances in Marvel Studios' next Avengers movie.
The 6 Big Disney+ Shows Releasing In the Rest of 2025
Half a dozen major Disney+ shows, including a Star Wars project and a new revival series, are still scheduled to debut before 2025 ends.
David Corenswet’s Superman Costume Secretly Removed From WB Display For ‘Production’
Warner Bros. secretly took David Corenswet's Superman costume away from a public display without sharing why...
Watch: Marvel Studios Celebrates Fantastic Four Disney+ Release With New 10-Hour The Thing Video
The Thing took the spotlight in a lengthy Marvel Studios video hyping The Fantastic Four's long-awaited Disney+ debut.
The Batman 2 Villain Gets Confirmed (But There's a Catch)
One of The Batman's antagonists will not be on screen as long as they were in the first movie during the sequel.
Marvel Studios Unveils First HD Look at Its Female Punisher
Marvel Studios' new female Punisher took center stage in a set of HD images released on social media.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Confirmed to Include 4 Major Superhero Teams
A quartet of major superhero teams will be highlighted when X-Men '97 returns to Disney+ for Season 2.
MCU Star Proclaims Themselves "Your Third Favorite Thunderbolt" Ahead Of Avengers Doomsday Return
Before returning to the MCU for Avengers: Doomsday, one of the Thunderbolts' stars ranked himself amongst the group.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Officially Unveils Return of Dead MCU Hero
The MCU's next follow-up to WandaVision will bring yet another dead MCU character back to life.
Invincible Season 4: All 18 Characters Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
Nearly two dozen heroes are on the way for Invincible Season 4, all with varying levels of incredible strength and power.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Reboot Adds 1 Ant-Man Mainstay
One of the MCU's biggest post-Multiverse Saga movies, the X-Men reboot, now has one of Ant-Man's producers on deck.
Disney's 100 Million Dollar Star Wars Mistake, Financial Statements Reveal Every Star Wars Movie's Profits & Losses
According to a new set of documents detailing Disney's Star Wars films' profitability, only one did not hit expectations.
5 Forgotten DC Superhero TV Shows That Deserve a Second Chance
While DC Studios has many new TV shows, older programs such as Swamp Thing and Doom Patrol still have plenty of rewatch value.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Leave Out This Expected MCU Character, Confirms Star
The MCU's fourth Spider-Man movie will not include a character many hoped to see alongside the web-slinger.
Marvel Studios Announces End Of WandaVision’s Story
After five long years, WandaVision's story is set to come to a thrilling end on Disney's streaming service.
Star Wars Rebel Character Confirms Big Ahsoka Season 2 Screen Time Increase
Ahsoka Season 2 will give more screentime to one major Star Wars Rebels star than what fans saw in Season 1.
DC Removes Peacemaker Character from Official Social Media Profile Following Season 2 Finale Backlash
One of Peacemaker's biggest stars is no longer featured on a DC social media account after Season 2's finale aired.
The Boys' First Spinoff Show Just Got Cancelled
The original spin-off from Amazon Prime Video's The Boys will only have a few more episodes to air before it ends.
Mark Ruffalo Shares Promising Update on Solo 'Hulk' Movie (But There's a Catch)
If Mark Ruffalo is to be believed, Marvel Studios has ideas for another Hulk movie, but the real question is whether it can be done.
Sony’s Worst Marvel Movie Is Leaving Netflix Soon, And Moving To Disney+
After its tenure on Netflix, Disney+ will soon host Madame Web from Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
Superman 2 Movie's Release Date Decision Sets Historic DC Milestone
James Gunn's Superman 2 will be a record-breaking affair, doing something not seen from a DC property in history.
DC's Cancelled Batgirl Movie Could Release on One Condition, Says Star Jacob Scipio (Exclusive)
According to one Batgirl star, there may still be a chance that Warner Bros. could release the cancelled movie.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Finally Gets a Release Window (& Fans Won't Be Happy)
2026’s WandaVision sequel, VisionQuest, is reportedly not coming out on Disney+ for quite a while.
Marvel Boss Confirms VisionQuest’s 2 Main Characters (Not Wanda Maximoff)
Showrunner Terry Matalas revealed the two characters that are the driving force behind 2026's VisionQuest, and neither of them are Wanda Maximoff...
James Gunn Admits 4 'Superman' Scenes Caused Arguments at DC
James Gunn had to fight to get his way on a few select scenes that made the final cut of DC Studios' Superman.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Report Reveals Punisher Is Getting A Sidekick
Jon Bernthal's Punisher is returning for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and a new report suggests he will be getting some much-needed backup.
Avengers: Doomsday: MCU Phase 4 Star Hints at Screen Time With Magneto and Professor X
One of the MCU's biggest Multiverse Saga stars teased a thrilling interaction with two X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Recasts Daredevil Movie Star In New MCU Role
Marvel Studios will dive way back into its history to recast an actor seen in the Daredevil movie released 22 years ago.
Tom Holland Already Spoiled Spider-Man 4's Secret Villain (Report)
After new insight into the movie, Spider-Man 4's villain may not be a secret anymore.
VisionQuest Reveals 2 Returning Iron Man 1 Characters (With A Twist)
A pair of oft-forgotten Iron Man characters will come back for VisionQuest in a way nobody could have expected.
Krysten Ritter Leaks Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Trailer + First Look At Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter was eager to share the first look at Daredevil: Born Again's new season.
I'm Glad Avengers: Endgame Scrapped This Captain America Costume Design
A new Avengers: Endgame costume design made its way online, but at least it was changed for the film's final cut.
Fan-Favorite Disney Franchise Is Getting a 4th Movie
One of Disney's most popular franchises is reportedly getting a new movie soon.
Marvel Studios' New York Comic-Con 2025: Every Major MCU Announcement & Reveal
While Marvel Studios may be finished regarding releases this year, the team had plenty to share at NYCC 2025.
DC Announces 2026 Supergirl Movie's Unsurprising Genre
DC fans know a bit of what to expect from 2026's Supergirl thematically after its genre was officially confirmed.
Marvel Studios Confirms 4 Disney+ Series Coming To NYCC 2025 Panel
Almost a handful of MCU Disney+ series will be highlighted at this year's New York Comic-Con.