Sam Hargrave is the Associate Editor at The Direct. He joined the team as a gaming writer in 2020 before later expanding into writing for all areas of The Direct and taking on further responsibilities such as editorial tasks and image creation.
At the time of joining The Direct, Sam was studying Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he resides, and running a gaming YouTube channel.
Sam can be found on Twitter where he often shares his latest articles and additional thoughts on recent news.
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Sam Hargrave's Latest The Direct Articles
Marvel Studios Set to Officially Debut Its First-Ever Gwen Stacy In 2026
Fans will meet a brand-new Gwen Stacy from Marvel Studios this year, but there's a catch.
HBO's Harry Potter Show Trailer Hid a Major Villain Twist in Plain Sight
HBO's Harry Potter reboot is already teasing one of the franchise's biggest twists.
Marvel Just Omitted Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Strongest Superhero From Its Trailer
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is hiding its biggest mic-drop superhero moment.
Marvel Studios Art Unveils Symbiote Spider-Man’s New Design & Logo
Marvel Studios is about to introduce its first symbiote-adjoined Spider-Man.
DC Studios Unveils First Look at Brainiac's Kandor City Ahead of Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow Debut
James Gunn's DCU just pulled back the curtain on a major Brainiac storyline.
Avengers: Doomsday's New Trailer Reveals Thor Vs. Doom, Fantastic Four & X-Men Heroes Assembled & More (CinemaCon 2026 Description)
Avengers: Doomsday just got its fifth official trailer at CinemaCon, but there's a catch.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie Opening Scene Reveals Epic Star Wars AT-AT Villain Chase (CinemaCon 2026 Description)
CinemaCon attendees were treated to an extended sneak peak at The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Cars 2027 Reboot Unveils Its Major Redesign
Pixar's Cars is getting a reboot next year, and it looks a little different.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its Next Wolverine Costume
Wolverine's 2026 return will come with yet another new superhero suit.
James Gunn's Batman Spin-off Movie Clayface Unveils First Trailer (CinemaCon 2026 Description)
The Direct has the inside track on DC Studios' first trailer for Clayface that was shown in Las Vegas.
Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Reveals Official Popcorn Buckets With Shao Kahn Mask (Photos)
Mortal Kombat 2's popcorn buckets have finally been revealed, and they look insane.
'Masters of the Universe' Movie Reveals Skeletor Popcorn Buckets (Exclusive)
The Direct has the latest on Masters of the Universe's stellar popcorn bucket selection.
Avengers Doomsday: Marvel Announces 'Path To Doomsday' Release Date, Unveils New Promo Art For Marvel Rivals Event
Marvel Rivals unveiled the first chapter of its Avengers: Doomsday tie-in event.
New Spider-Verse 3 Trailer Features Evil Miles Morales, Kingpin, Peter Parker's Baby & More (CinemaCon 2026 Description)
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse just screened more new footage at CinemaCon.
First 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Clip Reveals Peter Parker & MJ's Reunion (CinemaCon 2026 Footage Description)
The Direct has the scoop on Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s exclusive CinemaCon clip.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Confirms 31 Marvel Characters Who Will Appear
X-Men '97 Season 2 already has a massive cast of heroes and villains in store for this summer.
Star Wars’ Next Movie Projected To Hit New Low For Disney Era
The Star Wars galaxy is heading for disaster with its return to theaters.
Marvel Studios Sets The Record Straight On Avengers Doomsday Release Change Rumors
Marvel Studios is clearing the air on rumors that Avengers: Doomsday may shift release date.
Peter Dinklage Just Joined His 8th Major Franchise Since Game Of Thrones
Tyrion Lannister himself, Peter Dinklage, is about to join another major franchise.
Jon Bernthal Issues Statement on The Punisher: 'I Won’t Pretend These Elements Don’t Appeal to Something Deep and Primal In Me'
Jon Bernthal addressed his deep connection to his MCU character, The Punisher, ahead of his upcoming projects.
3 MCU Projects You Need to Watch To Prepare For 'Avengers: Secret Wars' (Report)
Find out which three MCU projects are all-important viewing for Avengers: Secret Wars.
Marvel Studios Officially Bans 1 Topic From Its Disney+ Shows
Marvel Studios' golden rule for its TV show creators makes perfect sense.
Marvel Studios Unveils Fiery New Punisher Logo
Marvel Studios’ The Punisher: One Last Kill just got a brand new logo.
Star Wars: Starfighter Ends A 12-Year Disney Streak That Nobody Wanted
Lucasfilm is ending the worst Star Wars streak of the Disney era with 2027's Starfighter.
Marvel Studios Releases First Look at Its 2nd Scorpion Costume
Scorpion is getting a brand-new costume for his first true live-action appearance.
Avengers Doomsday: The 7 Big Spoilers Revealed by Leaks
Leaks and rumors may have spoiled some key plot details for Avengers: Doomsday, so here's everything we know so far.
James Gunn Confirms Every Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow’s Main Cast And Characters
DC Studios has sealed the major cast for James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow.
The Boys Season 5: Ryan's Absence From First Episodes Is Due To His Big Twist In the Season 4 Finale
Here's why Ryan Butcher hasn't shown up yet after The Boys Season 5's premiere.
2026's WandaVision Sequel: All 12 Heroes & Villains Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
Learn more about the 12 confirmed heroes and villains in Disney+'s VisionQuest.
12 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Movies Releasing in April 2026
April 2026 will bring some heavy-hitters from the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres to theaters.
Marvel Studios Set To Debut The MCU’s Most Savage Wolverine Yet
Marvel Studios just unveiled this year's salvage Wolverine redesign with major ties to one villain.
The Boys Season 5 Confirms Ashley's New Power (And It's Wild)
The Boys is back for Season 5 on Amazon Prime Video, and Ashley has some big changes.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirms Its First 6 Funko Pops (Thor, Magneto & More)
Avengers: Doomsday's Funko POP! line-up will begin with six main characters.
2026's Michael Jackson Movie Critic Reviews Decision Is An Early Sign of Lionsgate Studio's Confidence In Film's Quality
A new report finally confirmed when Michael's first reactions will drop online.
Harry Potter's HBO Reboot Will Copy Star Wars' Worst Production Strategy
HBO's Harry Potter is adopting one of Hollywood's most controversial filming techniques.
Daredevil Actor Reveals the Real Reason Why Bullseye Saved Daredevil In 'Born Again' Season 2 (Exclusive)
Wilson Bethel's Bullseye and Charlie Cox's Daredevil may be heading for a team-up in Disney+'s Born Again.
The Boys Season 5 Is Set To Break A 7-Year Homelander Tradition
Antony Starr's Homelander will be getting a major change in The Boys Season 5.
Marvel Studios’ 5th-Ever Avengers Movie Will Finally Break 1 Robert Downey Jr. Marketing Trend
Avengers: Doomsday will face one major Robert Downey Jr.-related marketing obstacle.
The Batman Part 2's New Working Title Hints At Historic Villain
The Batman: Part 2 might've spoiled its villain with its new working title.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Chooses RDJ’s Replacement For MCU Mutant Saga
Marvel Studios might be putting a rising superstar in the driver's seat for the MCU's third saga.