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
Fantastic Four 2025 Gets Record Breaking Runtime Marvel Fans Will Love
The MCU's new Fantastic Four movie will break a unique record for the long-running franchise.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Include 3 Captain America Actors
The Captain America mantle will be fully represented when Avengers: Doomsday comes to theaters in 2026.
Lilo and Stitch's Angel Actress Shares Her Live-Action Sequel Hopes (And I'm Totally In)
The actress behind Lilo & Stitch's Angel shared her hopes to return to her fan-favorite role.
Avengers: Doomsday Will 'Completely' Change 1 Thunderbolts Character (Confirmed)
One of Avengers: Doomsday's cast members will undergo profound changes during the sequel.
2025 Superman Movie Reveals Its Best Popcorn Bucket Yet
New popcorn buckets for Superman will have fans itching to head to the theaters upon the film's debut.
Captain America 4 Snuck In an F-Bomb That We All Missed
Upon Captain America 4's streaming debut, fans noticed a previously undiscovered F-bomb for the first time.
Shazam 2 Had to Remove 1 Death Scene Due to Negative Test Audience Reaction
A test audience's reaction changed one major moment in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, one of the DCEU's final movies.
Fantastic Four 2025 Debuts The Thing’s ‘It’s Clobberin’ Time’ Catchphrase, But With a Twist
If The Fantastic Four's last trailer is to be believed, at least one actor will utter, "It's Clobberin' Time!"
2025 Superman's Official Rating Confirms 3 Mature Things In the Movie
DC fans now know a little more of what to expect from Superman after the DCU's first film got its official MPAA rating.
The 6 Least Essential MCU Movies
While the MCU is known for being a huge interconnected story, some fans don't feel the need to watch every single movie.
New Superman Movie Merch Spoils the Secret Child of 1 Main Hero
One of the main characters in Superman is now confirmed to be a father as he makes his DCU debut.
DC Studios' Green Lantern Reboot Adds 12th Cast Member
DC Studios is slowly expanding the cast of its first Green Lantern project, Lanterns.
MCU: First Look at Thunderbolts' Black Ops Costumes (Photos)
New concept art for Thunderbolts* gave fans a look at a set of costumes for a few of the film's main stars.
Superman 2025 Releases Gorgeous New Flying Footage
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...Superman soaring through the air in a new promo video!
Want To Set Sail On The Comic-Con Cruise 2? The Direct Readers Have A Chance To Win A Pair Of Tickets
The Direct and Comic-Con: The Cruise have a special giveaway to share in this unprecedented announcement!
2026 WandaVision Sequel Will Return to Major Wolverine Location (Report)
A location tied closely to Marvel's Wolverine is now rumored to be featured in one of Marvel's new 2026 Disney+ shows.
James Gunn Breaks Silence on Superman and Fantastic Four Rivalry This July
With new movies from both DC and Marvel on the way soon, DC's top executive put his foot down on the "rivalry."
Here's Why Marvel Studios Is Skipping Its Big Hall H Panel at Comic-Con 2025 (And It Makes Sense)
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will not include a panel from one of its usual major players - Marvel Studios.
Ultimate Guide: Best Order to Watch Marvel Movies For The First Time
For all first-time MCU fans, here is the EXACT order to use to watch all 36 Marvel Cinematic Universe films!
Live-Action Lilo & Stitch 2 Now Has the Perfect Chance to Introduce Angel
After the introduction of Experiment 626 in live-action, Lilo & Stitch 2 could do the same for Experiment 624 - Angel.
All 5 Marvel TV Shows Releasing In the Rest of 2025
Marvel still has a number of exciting stories to tell using the TV medium before 2025 ends.
2026 WandaVision Spin-off Adds Avengers: Endgame Actress to Cast (Report)
One of the MCU's longtime voice actresses is now set to join Marvel Studios' upcoming WandaVision spin-off.
New MCU Update Teases Brie Larson's Big Marvel Return In Phase 6 Movie
Brie Larson may not be far away from coming back to the MCU after exciting new information came to light.
Spider-Man Star Accuses Disney of Sabotaging 'The Spectacular Spider-Man'
According to a legacy Spider-Man star, Disney had a hand in sending one Spidey show to its doom.
Marvel Refused to Allow Tom Holland to Appear In 1 Superhero Movie (Report)
Tom Holland's Spider-Man has been all over the MCU, but the powers behind Spider-Man kept him out of one new project.
Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm Uses Invisibility Powers In New Fantastic Four Movie Art
Fans now have an idea of how Sue Storm's invisibility powers will be shown off in the MCU.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Release for Its Next Disney+ Show
The MCU's next Disney+ release will have a release schedule never seen before from Marvel Studios.
New Black Panther 3 Update Teases Resurrection of 1 Major Character
Black Panther star Angela Bassett hinted at an incredibly emotional way she could return to the franchise.
Ryan Reynolds Confirms Marvel Studios Has Plans For Deadpool In The MCU
Following the third Deadpool movie, Ryan Reynolds' antihero is far from done with Marvel Studios
Proof That Marvel Edited Thunderbolts' Trailers to Hide Taskmaster's Fate (Photos)
Looking back at Marvel Studios' promotional run for Thunderbolts*, the studio was vigilant about hiding one major event.
MCU: Fantastic Four Actor Teases Scene With Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom
According to one Fantastic Four star, the team is destined to meet their biggest arch-nemesis soon.
First Look at Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones for 2026 MCU Return (Photos)
Marvel fans got their first look at Krysten Ritter in her long-anticipated return to the MCU as Jessica Jones.
MCU Daredevil Movie: Charlie Cox Reveals What Fans Must Do to Make It Happen At Marvel Studios
Fans now have something they should do to make a Daredevil film happen within the MCU.
Disney Insiders Confirm Why Avengers Doomsday & Secret Wars Got Delayed
Disney and Marvel shocked MCU fans by pushing back the release dates for the next two Avengers movies.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Chooses 3 X-Men to Lead New Reboot Movie
A trio of mutants are expected to be the focal point for Marvel Studios as the MCU dives into the X-Men.
Sydney Sweeney Gives Perfect Response to Madame Web's Disappointing Box Office
While Madame Web was one of 2024's biggest theatrical bombs, star Sydney Sweeney did not let that get to her.
Disney Reveals Surprising New Face of Marvel’s Avengers Franchise
For the next Avengers movies, the franchise is now set to feature a shocking character at the forefront.
Disney+ Starts Streaming Lilo & Stitch 2025 Special Ahead of Movie Debut
Disney+ is celebrating Lilo & Stitch's theatrical release with an exclusive streaming look at the new movie.
New Fantastic Four 2025 Footage Finally Reveals What Those Bracelets Are Used For
One of the most intriguing mysteries from The Fantastic Four: First Steps may have just been solved.
Karate Kid Legends Popcorn Buckets Guide - Cinemark & Regal Movie Theater Merch Revealed
A new round of popcorn buckets is taking the spotlight, this time for the latest film in the Karate Kid saga.