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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
James Gunn Confirms Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Will Impact These 2 DCU Projects (Not Superman 2)
According to James Gunn, the final episode of Peacemaker Season 2 will heavily influence two DCU entries.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Apocalypse - And He Looks Perfect
The first look at Marvel Studios' first Apocalypse design is officially out in the world.
Official KPop Demon Hunters Photo Gives Us the Rumi & Jinu Ending We All Wanted
A piece of KPop Demon Hunters fan art gave fans an idea of another version of the ending.
Iconic '90s Disney Movie Is Finally Getting a Live-Action Remake
One of Disney's biggest movies from the '90s is reportedly being made into a live-action outing, and as a musical.
Marvel Studios Announces 4th Chapter of Its Netflix Reboot
Marvel Studios is pushing forward on Disney+ with another continuation of its work from Netflix.
Zootopia 2 Director Shuts Down Popular Villain Theory
Zootopia 2's director set the record straight on a popular fan theory about the upcoming sequel's plot.
5 Spider-Man Villains Are Unrecognizable From Their First Appearance
A handful of Spider-Man villains have gone through some wild changes visually over the decades.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Killed Off a Major Superhero
One of the newest superheroes in James Gunn’s DC franchise met a brutal end.
MCU Star Campaigns To Join James Gunn’s DCU Before His Marvel Series Releases
One of the MCU's newest stars is already pushing to move over to the DC side of the superhero movie world.
Marvel Studios Finally Brings Back Shang-Chi (But There's a Catch)
Shang-Chi is officially back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after a long absence from the big screen.
James Gunn's DCU Just Canonized 1 Major Villain from Zack Snyder's DCEU
An old villain from Zack Snyder’s DCEU is now part of James Gunn’s franchise, and fans are wondering who could be next.
'Spider-Man 4' Reportedly Includes 2 Major 'Avengers: Doomsday' Superheroes
A pair of Spider-Man 4 stars are expected to be back in action for the MCU's next Avengers movie.
First Look at Nicolas Cage's Live-Action Spider-Man Merch
The design for Nicolas Cage's new Spider-Man showed up on an exciting new piece of merch.
This Overlooked Peacemaker Season 2 Cameo Is Sadder Than Fans Realize
Larry Fitzgibbon's cameo in Peacemaker Season 2 arguably brings one of the saddest moments of the entire season.
Silver Surfer Almost Looked Way Different In the MCU (Photos)
Marvel Studios went through countless designs for the Silver Surfer before landing on the final choice.
Avengers: Doomsday Cast Rumor Makes A 20-Year Fantastic 4 Dream Possible
Avengers: Doomsday's latest casting rumor may be a great sign for longtime Fantastic Four fans.
2 Major MCU Actors Rumored to Star In Marvel's Midnight Sons Movie
The MCU's rumored Midnight Sons movie may have two of the franchise's biggest stars on the cast list.
Zootopia 2: Disney Shares First Look At 2 More Famous Singers Joining Shakira (Photo)
A new set of cast members and characters is confirmed for Zootopia 2.
Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7: New Photo Confirms [Spoilers] Will Get Taken Prisoner
New images from Peacemaker Season 2's next episode tease a major character being taken prisoner.
Zootopia 2: Are Nick and Judy Dating? Disney Producer Warned That One Side of the Fanbase Will Be 'Disappointed' With Their Relationship Status In the Sequel
Those hoping to see Zootopia 2's two main characters get together may feel disappointed with the result.
James Gunn's DC Villain Crossover Movie Gets a Major Update
One of James Gunn's new DC movies, which highlights a pair of major villains, made its way into the news stream.
Ghost Rider Will Finally Appear In an MCU Movie (And It's Releasing Soon)
At long last, according to a new rumor, Ghost Rider will appear in a new MCU movie.
Avengers Doomsday: All 8 Marvel Villains Reported to Appear
While one main villain is at the center of Avengers: Doomsday's story, multiple antagonists will join the fray.
Peacemaker Director Finally Reveals the Sons of Liberty's End Goal
According to Peacemaker's director, the Sons of Liberty are out to achieve some particular goals.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Developing Deadpool & X-Men Movie For MCU Mutant Saga
After Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds has his sights set on new Deadpool and X-Men stories in the MCU.
WandaVision ‘Trilogy’ Confirmed By MCU Star
One of WandaVision's leading stars spoke on the series being part of a unique trilogy on Disney+.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Synopsis Is Hiding One Of Movie’s Biggest Reveals
While fans learned a lot about The Mandalorian and Grogu after its first trailer, plenty of secrets remain in play.
The MCU Just Introduced 2 of The Most Powerful Marvel Characters Ever on Disney+
The MCU's newest Disney+ show introduced two of the strongest characters in franchise history.
James Gunn Officially Confirms the Release Window for His Batman Movie
At long last, DC fans have an idea of when the new DCU's first solo Batman movie may hit the big screen.
WandaVision's 2026 Sequel Sounds Even More Devastating Than WandaVision
According to Paul Bettany, his next MCU project is going to bring new levels of pain for MCU fans.
Marvel Zombies: Riri Williams and Kate Bishop Fates Explained, Did They Survive?
Two young heroines from the MCU, Kate Bishop and Riri Williams, get into serious danger in their latest MCU appearance.
This Deleted Ant-Man 3 Character Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
If one character from Ant-Man 3 had remained in the movie, it may have been the stuff of nightmares for MCU fans.
September 29 Will Be a Sad Day for Batman Fans
Batman fans will miss a key piece of media on HBO Max as the end of September draws closer.
The Dark Knight Writer Settles 12-Year Debate About Bruce Wayne's Death
Years after the end of The Dark Knight trilogy, fans are still debating - did Christian Bale's Batman actually die?
Wednesday Star Emma Myers Officially Joins the Star Wars Universe
Star Wars brought Wednesday star Emma Myers into the fold for a brand-new role on Disney+.
Billionaires' Bunker Season 2 Will Be 'Even More Hardcore' - But Only If Netflix Greenlights It, Says Show Creator Álex Pina
If Billionaires' Bunker gets another season, the show is expected to turn the dial up to 11.
Kevin Feige Offers First Official Update on the Fantastic Four's 2nd Child
While Reed Richards and Sue Storm became parents in the MCU, there may be room for another addition to the family.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Officially Unveils Its 5th Superhero Team
James Gunn's new DCU already has a handful of superhero teams ahead of the Justice League's eventual debut.
HBO Max's Latest DC Removal Was Caused by James Gunn's Disapproval: 'It's Meaningless'
After recent comments from James Gunn, HBO Max made a notable change for some of its DC content.
Haunted Hotel Season 2 Will Get Made By Netflix on One Condition, Says Creator Matt Roller
Matt Roller explained what must happen for another Haunted Hotel season to hit Netflix.