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
New Report Shatters Hopes For The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie's Grand Premiere
Those hoping for a special premiere for The Mandalorian & Grogu may not like the latest report on the matter.
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 Will Abandon 1 Mainstay From the First Two Seasons
As My Adventures with Superman continues into Season 3, some of the new episodes will look a little different than past years.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Include 5 Main Types of Superheroes
The heroes and villains in Avengers: Doomsday will be split into five unique power categories.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gets New Promo Art Ahead Of Trailer Release
The hype for Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer is reaching new heights, courtesy of new promo art.
Disney Omits 1 MCU Staple From 2026 Marvel Release Slate
Marvel Studios does not have one specific type of movie being released in 2026 for the first time since the Infinity Saga.
Marvel Unveils Its Next Live-Action Spider-Man's Superpowers
Marvel's newest Spider-Man is here, and he has a horde of exciting superpowers to utilize in his crime-fighting efforts.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Its Grim Reaper - And He's Not What We Expected
The MCU's latest Disney+ show introduced fans to a brand-new Marvel villain: the Grim Reaper.
Spider-Man Brand New Day’s Trailer Reaches New Milestone As Release Nears
Fans may finally be close to seeing the first trailer for Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Guardians of the Galaxy 4 Return Hopes Are Split Amongst the Cast
While another Guardians of the Galaxy film is not guaranteed, its cast has differing opinions on whether it should even happen.
Peacock Confirms Ted Season 3 Replacement Series
Instead of making Ted Season 3, Peacock will take a different route as Seth MacFarlane's talking bear ends his run.
Sony Unveils the Next Main Villain of the Spider-Verse Franchise
Sony's massive Spider-Man franchise has a new villain coming to life in the next few months.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Trailer Breaks An 18-Year MCU Tradition
The trailer for the next Spider-Man movie will do something no other movie in MCU history has done.
James Gunn Confirms The DCU Will Expand More Into This Underutilized Genre
James Gunn has plans to keep adding projects in one specific genre to the expanding story in the DC Universe.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Reportedly Ditch Key Deadpool & Wolverine MacGuffin
A supporting plot point from Deadpool & Wolverine may not make its way into the MCU's next team-up film.
Harry Potter HBO Reveals First Official Look At 21 Hogwarts Students
Almost two dozen new witches and wizards were cast in the new Harry Potter reboot series for HBO.
DC Studios Releases First Look At Lanterns’ Extraterrestrial Villain
The debut Lanterns trailer gave the first look at a new villain not based on Earth.
Avengers: Doomsday: New Photo Reveals Return of 1 'Deadpool' Costume
One of the most popular costume designs from Deadpool & Wolverine will be back on the big screen for Avengers: Doomsday.
Ahsoka Season 2 Crew Member Hints At Major Prequel Jedi
According to an Ahsoka Season 2 crew member, one major prequel character may be in line for an appearance on the Disney+ show.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Will Officially Include 5 of the Strongest X-Men Ever
X-Men '97's next season will feature some of the most powerful characters Marvel has to offer on Disney+.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer Confirms 1 Major Death
According to a new look at Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2 will feature one important character's death.
Invincible Season 4 Reveals 1 'Radical Change' For Mark Grayson
In Invincible Season 4, Mark Grayson will go through one intense change from his previous appearances.
Avengers: Doomsday's Trailers Were Perfect - Except For One Thing
While Avengers: Doomsday's trailers won fans over, part of one of them did something a little different than past movies.
Marvel Studios Chooses MCU Saga 3's New Lead Hero (Report)
One specific character will follow in the footsteps of Iron Man, Captain America, and more as the next MCU saga's leading hero.
Avengers Doomsday Will Feature 3 CGI Superheroes
While Avengers: Doomsday is already a CGI-heavy outing, Spider-Man, Beast, and The Thing will be brought to life through computer-generated imagery.
DC Officially Confirms Its 8th Villain Movie Will Release In 2026
Over half a dozen DC films go a different route with their leading characters by focusing on iconic franchise villains.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look at 1 Dead MCU Netflix Character's Return
A fan-favorite character who died in a previous MCU project is now in line to come back soon.
Warner Bros Confirms 7 Biggest Movies Of 2027 (Batman, Lord of the Rings & More)
DC, Lord of the Rings, the Monsterverse, and more will take center stage in Warner Bros.' biggest 2027 movies.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirms Filming Restart Soon (And The Timing Is Perfect)
According to one of Avengers: Doomsday's stars, filming will get going again in the near future.
The Batman Part 2 Gets The Perfect Working Title
Ahead of The Batman 2's release, fans now know what the film will use for its working title during production.
Hugh Jackman Looks More Like Wolverine Than Ever Before In New 2026 Photo
While Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine is not confirmed, his new look seems to indicate he may be in line for more soon.
Marvel Officially Confirms Spider-Man's #1 Greatest Villain of All Time
After years of fighting the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, the Lizard, and more, Spider-Man's greatest villain is now set in stone.
LEGO Star Wars 2026 - 14 New Sets Releasing Soon (Photos)
Over a dozen Star Wars LEGO sets, featuring characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, will take center stage in 2026.
Star Wars Announces Surprise Andor Sequel Set Before Rogue One
The story of Andor before Rogue One now has an unexpected new chapter outside of the film world.
DC Studios Will Release 4 New Movies Before The Batman 2
Three new DC Universe movies and another solo Batman film will all make their way to theaters ahead of The Batman 2.
Marvel Studios Won't Release 'Young Avengers' Until After 1 Crucial Event (Report)
Marvel Studios' Young Avengers project reportedly is being held back until the end of the franchise's next saga.
DC Studios Unveils Secret Bruce Wayne Easter Egg In James Gunn's Superman Movie
While Batman is still waiting to debut in the DCU, 2025's Superman offered a nod to the hero's inclusion in this world.
Marvel Studios Confirms 12 MCU Avengers Are Now Parents
A dozen of the MCU's Avengers, including Iron Man and Thor, now have added responsibilities as parents.
Sony Reverses Course On Its Marvel Spider-Man Plans (And Fans Will Love This)
Sony's future with the Marvel Cinematic Universe reportedly took a new and exciting turn, according to a new rumor.
Scarlett Johansson Has Now Been Replaced In 1 Highly-Anticipated Disney Movie
Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson will no longer be part of one of Disney's biggest live-action remakes.
Marvel Studios Will Finally Fix This Fox X-Men Mistake In Avengers: Doomsday
One underutilized Fox-era X-Man will finally get his due shine in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday.