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 multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, also writing/podcasting with Agents of Fandom.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going 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
Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow Photos Confirm Key Arrowverse Connection In Sequel
A major locale seen in the Arrowverse will be reused in James Gunn's next Superman movie.
Deadpool 4 Is Still a Ways Off as Ryan Reynolds Wants Fans ‘Surprised’ Before Jumping Back In
According to Ryan Reynolds, one specific thing has to happen for fans before Deadpool 4 is made.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Its 5th R-Rated Sequel
Marvel Studios will add a brand-new R-rated sequel to its ranks in the near future.
Pixar Creative Boss Reveals Major Shakeup For Toy Story 6 & 7
Toy Story 6 and 7 could look vastly different from what fans are used to seeing from Woody, Buzz, and co.
Report: Chris Evans Is No Longer Returning In Avengers: Doomsday In the Way Fans Expected
MCU fans are getting a far different version of Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday than anything seen before.
'The Batman 2' Is Confirmed to Include 5 DC Characters From Christian Bale's 'The Dark Knight' Movies (But As New Versions)
2008's The Dark Knight and 2027's The Batman: Part 2 will share a handful of characters from DC lore.
Marvel Studios Says Goodbye to Major Villain Following Their MCU Death
The latest MCU villain to meet their end got a unique tribute not seen often in past Marvel projects.
Mortal Kombat 2 Movie's First Critic Reviews Update Is Not a Great Sign
The review embargo for Mortal Kombat 2 may not be setting the movie up for success when it hits theaters.
Spider-Noir’s 6 Villains Get Their Own Trailer: Black Cat, Sandman & More
Prime Video released a thrilling new trailer for Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir streaming series.
Canceled Star Wars Actress Confirms Return Conversations With Lucasfilm
A former Star Wars cast member addressed where she stands with Lucasfilm and Disney.
Avengers: Doomsday's X-Men Trailer Led Me To a Troubling New Theory About the Movie
While the first look at the X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday won many over, one moment raised some concern.
Disney Just Gender-Swapped the Main Character of Its Next Big Movie
Disney is changing some of the plans originally in place for an upcoming animated release.
Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer Release Update Isn't What We Want To Hear
Those hoping to see the first official Avengers: Doomsday trailer soon may be out of luck.
Superman Is Now Confirmed to Appear In 4 Upcoming DC Movies & TV Shows
Superman is expected to have a long run of appearances across the DCU in the coming years.
Marvel Studios Unveils the 14th MCU Superhero Now Living In New York City
Over a dozen major heroes in the MCU have called the Big Apple their home over the years.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Magneto's Redesign (Photos)
Magneto will be back under Marvel Studios' watch soon with an exciting new redesign to his look.
Spider-Noir Officially Adds Niche Spider-Man Villain That Only Appeared In 1 Comic Issue
One of the least-used characters in Marvel history will get a chance to shine in the newest Spider-Man project.
Daredevil Born Again Season 3 Set Photos Reveal Kingpin’s Striking Design Change
One of Daredevil's most notable villains will return for Season 3 with a much different visual look.
2026's Supergirl Movie Script Is Breaking A 29-Year DC Storytelling Rule
DC Studios is making a call for its upcoming Supergirl movie, unlike anything seen in nearly three decades.
Clayface Movie’s Logo Looks Strikingly Similar to Reeves’ The Batman Logos
Ahead of the first trailer for Clayface, DC Studios shared a look at the horror movie's title card.
Watch: Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Gets Recreated In Lego
A fan made a privately released new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday using LEGO Minifigs.
Disney Unveils The New Face of The MCU For 2026
The Marvel Cinematic Universe will have a fresh frontman as 2026 moves forward with new movies.
Marvel Studios Makes MCU History With Avengers: Doomsday Prequel Footage
A prequel to Avengers: Doomsday will do something never seen before in the MCU.
Black Panther Will Appear In Multiple Upcoming Marvel Movies (Full List)
The Black Panther's future in the MCU might be looking a bit brighter, thanks to multiple movies featuring the Wakandan warrior.
7 Years Later, Marvel Studios Is Finally Releasing a Proper Sequel to Netflix's Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones will finally get a new storyline in the MCU after seven years away from the action.
Warner Bros. Confirms 5 Next Movies on James Gunn's DC Slate
Warner Bros. set its upcoming line of DC movies in stone, highlighting projects for heroes like Supergirl, Batman, and more.
Watch: DC Studios’ Superman Experience Unveils New Darkseid Design & Voice In Action
DC revealed a new visual and auditory look at one of the franchise's biggest villains, Darkseid.
DC Releases Official 'Super-Family' Poster Amid James Gunn Reboot, Featuring Superman, Supergirl & Krypto
The DCU's Kryptonian heroes were put front and center in a new piece of DC promotional material.
Disney+ Unveils First Official Look At Punisher One Last Kill’s Villain
Marvel Studios provided a glimpse at who the Punisher will face in his upcoming Disney+ special.
Spider-Noir TV Show: All 4 Marvel Villains Confirmed to Appear, Ranked By Power Level
MGM+'s Spider-Noir will have a few of Spider-Man's most notable villains facing off against Nicolas Cage's hero.
Disney & Marvel Studios CinemaCon 2026 Panel: Live Blog for Avengers: Doomsday, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Moana & More Film Announcements (Concluded)
From a new Marvel movie to a fifth Toy Story outing, Disney has plenty to promote at CinemaCon 2026.
Paramount CinemaCon 2026 Live Blog - Movie Announcements Panel for Sonic 4, Street Fighter & More (Concluded)
Paramount is set to deliver news on its massive movie slate at CinemaCon 2026, including The Last Airbender and Scary Movie.
'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' Season 2 Is Confirmed To Include 6 Marvel Characters From Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Movies (But as New Versions)
The second season of the MCU's animated Spider-Man series will feature heroes who appeared alongside Tobey Maguire.
Amazon MGM Studios CinemaCon 2026 Panel: Live Blog (Completed) - Masters of the Universe, The Beekeeper 2, Spaceballs 2
Along with hit shows like The Boys, Amazon MGM Studios will release a huge slate of movies this year and beyond.
Avengers: Doomsday Has Already Revealed 3 of the Movie's Iconic Lines
Some of Avengers: Doomsday's most quotable lines are already becoming well-known to viewers before its release.
DC Studios Reveals Supergirl’s Official Animated Design
Supergirl will move into animation for the first time in the DCU, courtesy of a new HBO Max release.
Warner Bros. & DC Studios CinemaCon 2026 Panel: Live Blog (Concluded)
Warner Bros. is ready to deliver exciting news about upcoming theatrical releases to the CinemaCon crowd.
Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Footage Confirms How Miles Escapes Prowler
CinemaCon attendees got a new look into what will happen in Sony Animation's third Spider-Verse movie.
2026's WandaVision Sequel's Villain Is a Complete Game-Changer For The MCU
The next chapter in the WandaVision story on Disney+, VisionQuest, marks an important moment for the ever-expanding MCU.
Sony CinemaCon 2026: Every Major Announcement From Sony Pictures’ Panel
Sony Pictures is live at CinemaCon to show off what it has in store for the next few years.