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.
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
Disney+ Just Replaced the Final Movie In the MCU Timeline
The MCU timeline now has a new movie at its end as the Multiverse Saga pushes forward.
Marvel Reveals 'Emperor Doom' Ahead of Robert Downey Jr.'s Villain Debut
A new take on Doctor Doom took center stage ahead of Robert Downey Jr.'s hotly discussed MCU comeback.
Superman Movie's Massive Profit Numbers Revealed
To many fans' surprise, Superman delivered a major profit for Warner Bros. in its 2025 theatrical debut.
New Set Photo Spoils James Gunn Clayface Movie's Big Twist
Fans got a new tease for a major plot point in James Gunn's upcoming Clayface movie.
Ryan Reynolds Gives Unexpected Update On His Next Deadpool MCU Appearance
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds addressed a possible return to the MCU following his solo threequel.
Marvel Studios Finally Reveals Taskmaster's Face In HD (And She Looks Great)
New photos showed off the full make-up for Olga Kurylenko's Taskmaster after her role in 2025's Thunderbolts.
Isabela Merced Looks Perfect as Spider-Woman In Official New Movie HD Photos
Fans got a new look at Isabela Merced's web-slinging heroine from her dip into the Marvel universe.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the MCU's Boba Fett
An upcoming MCU project will feature a villain similar in vein to one of Star Wars' most popular characters, Boba Fett.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Reveals Major X-Men & Doctor Doom Scene With Robert Downey Jr.
According to one of the MCU's X-Men stars, the mutants and Doctor Doom have major fights on the way in Doomsday.
DC Studios Just Canonized 1 Pivotal Moment from the Old DCEU
DC Studios clarified specific events now canon in the new DC Universe.
First Look at James Gunn's Live-Action Gotham City (Photos)
James Gunn's take on Gotham is on its way to being full realized on the big screen.
Superman 2025 Unmasks Its Secret Villain In First Official 4K Photos
Superman's most mysterious villain was finally shown off in full, courtesy of a set of new hi-def images.
Disney+ Announces Historic Release of 2025 Marvel Crossover Episode
A new Marvel crossover will bring some major Marvel fan-favorite heroes together in the streaming world.
2026 WandaVision Sequel's New Logo Revealed - And It Looks Perfect
The MCU's follow-up to WandaVision just got a fantastic title card ahead of its 2026 release.
Pixar Announces Next 5 Movies Through 2028 With New Release Timeline
Pixar fans now know what to expect from the company in terms of new movies for the next three years.
Netflix Moving Forward With Replacement to 'Stranger Things' (Report)
While Stranger Things is close to ending, Netflix may already have a show in mind to replace it.
Toy Story 5 Just Released Its Opening Scene - And It Reveals a Major Buzz Lightyear Twist
The opening moments of Toy Story 5, recently shown for the first time, will throw a wild twist into the story.
First Look at James Gunn's Historic DC Villain Movie (Photos)
A new villain in James Gunn's DC Universe took the spotlight for the first time in a new behind-the-scenes look.
Star Wars: Starfighter Adds Key Box Office Talent That Has Me So Excited
The latest addition to Star Wars: Starfighter's creative team may be a good sign for its box office potential.
Spider-Man 4 Will Borrow 1 'No Way Home' Element That Fans Adored (Report)
One of Sony and Marvel's biggest moves from Spider-Man: No Way Home is expected to be duplicated in its upcoming sequel.
Lucasfilm’s Starfighter Officially Enters Production With a First-Ever Star Wars Twist
Star Wars will dive into something completely new as the new Starfighter movie moves further into development.
James Gunn Confirms What We All Suspected About Static Shock In The DCU
James Gunn addressed the status of a character many are still eager to see in the DCU.
Marvel Studios Releases Best Look Yet At 5 Official Avengers Doomsday Costumes (Photos)
After a new update, fans have a sneak peek at an exciting moment from 2026's Avengers: Doomsday.
Fantastic Four 2025 Concept Art Reveals Unused Mr. Fantastic Power He Should Have Had In The Movie
A new look at Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four teases what could have been for his unique stretchy powerset.
Marvel Studios Just Revealed This Man Was Iron Fist's Secret Lover
Marvel's newest animated project included an unexpected relationship between the Iron Fist and Wakanda.
Official Sydney Sweeney Marvel Photos Prove How Much Fans Missed Out On
Sydney Sweeney took the spotlight in new Marvel photos that are sure to bum a ton of fans out.
Disney+ Erases 2 Thunderbolts Characters from Official Poster
While the Thunderbolts became the MCU's newest team of heroes, two of them were not used in recent marketing.
11th Harry Potter Star Just Spoke Out Against J.K. Rowling
Amidst a slew of controversy, multiple Harry Potter stars have shared their thoughts on author J.K. Rowling.
DC Studios Confirms Justice League’s Current Status In The DCU
Even early in the DCU's existence, questions about the Justice League's status are being asked.
Disney+ Honors Captain America’s 9 MCU Appearances
Disney+ paid tribute to one of Marvel Studios' biggest heroes, Captain America, with a new update.
Transformers Star Finally Speaks Out on Michael Bay's Upcoming Sequel (Exclusive)
Transformers fans now have an update on where Michael Bay stands with his return to the hit franchise.
Benedict Cumberbatch's New Comments Leave The Door Open For Avengers: Doomsday Return
Benedict Cumberbatch was noncommittal about a possible return to the MCU in the next Avengers movie.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Doesn't Know What The Movie Is About (But I'm Not Worried About It)
While fans remain in the dark about what will go down in Avengers: Doomsday, so are most of the stars filming it.
DCU Fans Have Evidence That James Gunn Already Cast His Batman
If rumors are to be believed, the next actor to take on the Batman mantle may already be lined up.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Miss Minutes' Human Form (And She Looks Gorgeous)
New Marvel images showed off a version Miss Minutes fans never thought they'd see.
James Gunn Unveils Krypto's 4 Secret Superpowers (Photos)
While Krypto the Superdog became a fan favorite in 2025's Superman, the movie did not show off his full powerset.
James Gunn Teases Another SnyderVerse Actor Will Return In The DCU
According to James Gunn, one recent star seen in the SnyderVerse will be back for new DCU adventures.
Marvel Studios Has Reportedly Found The MCU’s Baby Groot Replacement
Marvel Studios is looking at one specific character to follow Baby Groot's efforts in the MCU.
Harry Potter Regal Popcorn Buckets for 2025's Movie Marathon Are Finally Here (Photos)
Ahead of an upcoming return to theaters for Harry Potter, the hit franchise now has its own popcorn bucket line.
DC Studios Just Brought Back Mr. Terrific for a Historic DCU Cameo
Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific came back into the spotlight with a second DCU appearance.