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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Avengers Doomsday: More Trailer Leaks Are Coming Soon - Here's When
New Avengers: Doomsday trailers are hitting theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash, so here is everything fans need to know about them.
DC Officially Unveils New Green Lantern Costume Ahead of James Gunn's Reboot
Before DC Studios' release of Lanterns, DC Comics shared a look at a brand-new Green Lantern costume on the page.
Watch: Avengers Doomsday Trailer Theater Reaction Videos Prove The MCU Hype Isn’t Dead Yet
While MCU fatigue is still a hot topic, Avengers: Doomsday is making it clear that this superhero franchise still has plenty of life.
All 5 R-Rated Superhero Movies & TV Shows Releasing In 2026 (Confirmed)
Marvel, DC, and others will have a new crop of R-rated projects ready to dominate the screen when 2026 arrives.
‘Steve Rogers Will Return For Avengers Doomsday’ Is More Significant Than Fans Realize
While Chris Evans' comeback as Steve Rogers in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday is huge, there may be more to it.
Ahsoka Season 2 Just Revealed Its 5th Villain
Ahsoka Season 2 will feature at least five major Star Wars villains, including Anakin Skywalker and Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Avengers: Doomsday Gets a New Title & Logo Overseas (And Fans Aren’t Loving It)
Avengers: Doomsday's overseas promotional efforts may have taken a slight detour after a new update.
Marvel Studios Officially Recasts 2 MCU Stars for WandaVision's 2026 Sequel
VisionQuest will feature two actresses taking on roles from past MCU projects when the show debuts in 2026.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Its 2nd-Ever 'Spotlight' TV Show
Wonder Man will be filed into a special category of releases for Marvel Studios upon its debut.
Netflix Makes Official Decision On James Gunn’s DCU Future After WBD Acquisition
James Gunn's future with the DC Universe is now set in stone after a major change for Warner Bros.
James Cameron Confirms Avatar 4's Timeline Jump Will Be Longer Than Expected
While Avatar 4 is four years away from its debut, it will feature an even bigger jump within the in-universe timeline.
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Plan Is Genius, Here’s Why
Marvel Studios has a new strategy for delivering trailers for Avengers: Doomsday, which may help mightily with its release.
Marvel Studios Reveals Bruce Banner's Unsurprising New Job Title In Phase 6
Bruce Banner's new job title in his next MCU appearance may not be much of a shock to longtime Marvel fans.
DC Just Unveiled Its Final TV Show of 2025
Following shows like Peacemaker and Creature Commandos, DC has one final release left on HBO Max this year.
Spider-Man Will Fight These Netflix Daredevil Villains In Brand New Day (Report)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is rumored to feature another exciting crossover with Marvel's Netflix shows.
Marvel Studios to Release a Secret 'She-Hulk' Sequel In 2026
Marvel Studios will come into 2026 with a project that follows up on the events of Disney+'s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Percy Jackson Season 2 Family Tree: Every Greek God & Their Children (Pictures)
Percy Jackson returns for Season 2 with a host of gods, half-bloods, and mortals with intriguing connections to one another.
Percy Jackson Disney+ Cast Want Logan Lerman To Return For This Special Role (And He Would Be Perfect)
Percy Jackson's cast has the perfect idea for who original movie star Logan Lerman should play in the Disney+ series.
Superman 2 Villain Actor Shows Off Ripped Body For Man Of Tomorrow (Photos)
Frank Grillo will come into Man of Tomorrow with an impressive physique as he returns to the DC Universe.
Marvel Star Teases Their MCU Return, Despite Their Character’s 2025 Death
One of Marvel's most recently deceased characters might be back for more, according to the actor playing them.
Tangled Live-Action Director Drops Potential Hint On Who Could Play Repunzel
After rumors teased multiple actresses to play Rapunzel in Tangled, director Michael Gracey may have revealed who won the role.
DC Just Released Its 6th-Ever 100% RT Superhero Show
Half a dozen DC superhero shows received perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores, including the franchise's most recent release.
Stranger Things 5 Popcorn Buckets & Theater Merch Unveiled Ahead of Finale Event
One of Netflix's biggest shows, Stranger Things, officially joined the popcorn bucket craze ahead of its final episode.
Marvel Studios Drops New Teaser for 2026's VisionQuest
Ahead of Marvel Studios' VisionQuest, the studio shared a look at a past MCU outing featuring two of the show's leads.
Avatar Star Basically Confirms Surprise Return In Fire & Ash, Despite Their Character’s Death
While Laz Alonso was last seen in the first Avatar film, recent comments about Avatar: Fire and Ash may set up his return.
Fantastic Four First Steps Reveals First Official Look At Galactus Without His Helmet (Photos)
Galactus became the centerpiece of new Fantastic Four images, only without one of his defining pieces of outerwear.
The 10 Big Disney+ Shows Releasing In 2026 (Marvel, Star Wars & More)
2026 will bring another massive round of content for Disney+ from the Marvel universe, Star Wars, and elsewhere.
Marvel Studios Announces 1 Mutant Superhero Will Appear In 'Wonder Man'
The mutant Doorman will make his way into the action for Marvel Studios' first 2026 project, Wonder Man.
Paul Bettany Confirms Major Spoiler for 2026's WandaVision Sequel
Paul Bettany shared new information on VisionQuest, spoiling a moment that ties back to WandaVision.
Disney Just Dropped a Big Hint About Thor & Loki’s Reunion In Avengers: Doomsday
Thor and Loki may have some interesting company alongside them in Avengers: Doomsday after a new Disney tease.
Avengers Doomsday Rumor Reveals Marvel Studios’ Trick For Hiding 2 Secret Cameos
Fans now have an idea about how Marvel Studios is keeping major secrets that will be revealed in Avengers: Doomsday.
Spider-Man 4 Set Photo Confirms Key Black Panther Connection
A new look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day confirmed an unsurprising connection to a major Black Panther 2 character.
James Gunn Admits Previous Superman Films Missed This 1 Crucial Detail His Movie Finally Fixes
James Gunn made sure to fix one major issue he saw from past Superman movies in his 2025 DCU film.
Disney Reveals The 3 Most Important MCU Post-Credits Scenes For Avengers: Doomsday
Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday's debut next year, Marvel put three post-credits scenes into the spotlight to look back on.
Shrek 5 Announces Superman 2025 Star Will Play Shrek’s Son Farkle
Alongside Zendaya, Dreamworks confirmed the voice actors who will play Shrek's other two kids in Shrek 5.
James Gunn Reveals Superman's 2 Main Weaknesses In the DCU
James Gunn clarifies the couple of things that bring Superman to less than 100% in the new DCU.
'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' Season 2 Trailer Unveils Its 5 Main Villains
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will be chock full of thrilling Spider-Man villains upon its Season 2 debut.
Marvel Studios Celebrates Wicked For Good By Spotlighting 10 Iconic MCU Relationships
After fans revisited Elphaba and Glinda's relationship in Wicked: For Good, Marvel celebrated the film by highlighting its own top duos.
Star Wars Starfighter Director Reveals Kathleen Kennedy’s Biggest Influence on the Movie
Shawn Levy, director of Star Wars: Starfighter, explained how Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy influenced his new film.
Wicked 2 Reveals Why Glinda Can't Know Elphaba Is Alive
Wicked: For Good helped explain why Glinda is unaware of Elphaba being alive after her interaction with Dorothy.