Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also working as an assistant editor and content creator for the site.
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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios' 3rd Saga Will Expand the MCU Into 3 Different Branches
Marvel Studios reportedly has a few specific branches lined up to explore in its next line of stories.
HBO Max Is Removing Another Big DC Superhero Show This Summer
One classic DC show will no longer be available to stream on HBO Max in about a month.
Marvel Studios Now Has Only 4 Characters To Appear In Every MCU Phase (Through Phase 5)
A select few actors have the distinction of appearing in every Phase of MCU programming to date.
MCU Phase 5 Is Now Over, Here’s How Well Marvel Studios Really Did
Now that the MCU's Phase 5 slate has come and gone, the time to review the results is here.
Sherlock Holmes 3 Hasn't Even Been Discussed With 1 Star from Original Movies (Exclusive)
For those looking to see a third Sherlock Holmes movie, it may not be coming anytime soon.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie Gets Official Rating (And It's Exactly What We Expected)
Ahead of The Fantastic Four's release, fans now know the MPAA rating with which it will come to theaters.
Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Might Be in Avengers: Secret Wars After All
While Hugh Jackman has not been confirmed for Avengers: Secret Wars, one MCU star seemed to tease him being there.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Gets Major Update 3 Years After Season 1 Ended
Years after Obi-Wan Kenobi's run on Disney+, there may be news on whether the show will get more episodes.
Andor Season 2 Was Brilliant, But It Continued a Worrying Star Wars Trend Fans Can’t Ignore
While Andor continued to rate as one of Star Wars' best projects, it still had issues outside of storytelling.
Marvel Shelves Highly-Anticipated Villain Movie
Plans for a major Marvel villain solo movie have reportedly been shelved following a string of massive flops.
Disney Is Removing 'Andor' from Streaming Service Very Soon
Following the end of Andor's streaming run, one streaming service will no longer host the series.
MCU: First Look Mephisto Possibly Revealed by Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios may have just given fans a first look at Mephisto, albeit quite a dark one.
Marvel Studios Movie That Flopped at the Box Office Just Became #1 On Streaming
A recent Marvel Studios film found success in the streaming sphere that it did not experience in theaters.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With New Supervillain Family Twist
A new MCU family connection came through a shocking reveal in the franchise's most recent Disney+ release.
DC Boss Confirms This Superman Villain Will Survive & Return in Future DCU Projects
According to a top DC Studios executive, fans can expect at least one Superman villain to be around for a long time.
James Gunn Admits His New DCU Is Already Facing an MCU Difficulty
James Gunn's heavy ties to the MCU add another layer of difficulty to his work in the new DC Universe.
DC Confirms 5 Major Justice League Heroes Appearing In Next Movie
The Justice League will take center stage in a way fans are not accustomed to, courtesy of a new DC movie.
Ironheart Just Gave Mephisto the Perfect MCU Debut Storyline
After years of waiting and theorizing, Ironheart may have put fans closer than ever to finally getting Mephisto.
Fan-Favorite 2024 Star Wars Character Set to Return in Future Projects (Rumor)
One of Star Wars' biggest names from 2024 is reportedly lined up for a bright future in the galaxy far, far away.
Robert Downey Jr Celebrates 17 Years of MCU With Special Call To Marvel’s Next Star
MCU legend Robert Downey Jr. celebrated the MCU's latest release with the franchise's newest leading star.
Fantastic Four Movie Gets 1 Major Last-Minute Change (And Fans Aren't Thrilled)
While The Fantastic Four is building plenty of hype, the latest update on it may not be the best news for fans.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Phase 5's Final Villain Team-Up
A big team of villains will make their presence felt in the MCU's final project of Phase 5.
Marvel's Ironheart Reviews Are All Over the Place, from 'Disappointed' to 'Spectacular'
Critics are sharing their initial reactions to the MCU's latest streaming project, Ironheart.
Superman Actor Breaks Silence on His Marvel Character’s Controversial Death
After first starring in the Marvel universe, one of Superman's stars addressed how his story ended for the red brand.
Vanessa Kirby Reveals 3 MCU Stars Who Encouraged Her To Join Fantastic Four 2025
According to Fantastic Four star Vanessa Kirby, a trio of MCU veterans helped her make the call to join the franchise.
Disney Reveals the New Face of Marvel Studios and Star Wars For 2025
Disney's slate of projects for the coming year and change will feature a few characters at the forefront.
Tony Gilroy's Next Project After Andor Just Got Revealed - And It Couldn't Be More Different
Fans now know what Tony Gilroy will be up to next following his efforts on Andor.
The 10 Best Movie-Themed Popcorn Buckets of 2025
The popcorn bucket trend continues with a vengeance in 2025, courtesy of a few major blockbuster films.
The MCU's Fantastic Four Reveals Its 6 Team Members
Classically known as a quartet, the Fantastic Four will now have half a dozen important team members in their MCU debut.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Planning to End the Life of a 3rd Avengers Hero
After Tony Stark and Natasha Romanoff's deaths in Avengers: Endgame, another OG Avenger is rumored to die soon.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Introduce 4 Major Superheroes to the MCU
Avengers: Doomsday's massive cast will include a handful of heroes seeing their first-ever action in the MCU.
DC Studios Confirms R-Rating For 2026 DCU Movie
One of DC Studios' upcoming movies is now confirmed for a mature R-rating when it comes to theaters.
Superman 2025 Removes Most Controversial Trailer Moment From Final Movie
One highly-discussed moment from a Superman movie trailer is now confirmed to be out of the film's final cut.
11 Years Later, Marvel Studios Finally Releases a Proper Sequel to Avengers: Age of Ultron
An upcoming MCU project will finally follow up on the events laid out in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Peacemaker Season 2 Confirmed to Include 6 Major DC Villains
Upon Peacemaker's return for Season 2, the story will be chock-full of villains for John Cena to face.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic 2-Part Release for Next Disney+ Show
Marvel's next Disney+ show will come with yet another new strategy for its release schedule.
F1 Actor Hints He Could Be Marvel Studios’ New Black Panther
Marvel Studios might have a new Black Panther actor, according to the star of a 2025 blockbuster.
DC Actor Just Hinted at Superman’s Strangest Villain Existing in James Gunn’s DCU
One of the strangest Superman villains ever is now confirmed to be a reality in James Gunn's new DCU.
Now That Wonder Woman Movie Is Confirmed, Here Are 8 Actresses Who Should Replace Gal Gadot As Diana
The time has come to cast the DCU's Wonder Woman now that a movie for the Amazon warrior is officially in the works.
Disney 'Killed' Marvel With 1 Specific Request, Claims MCU Director
A former Marvel director explained where some of the MCU's recent problems stemmed from.