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
Why The Punisher Killed the Gnucci Family In 'One Last Kill' - The Answer Traces Back To The MCU's Netflix Series
The Punisher: One Last Kill takes things full circle to the Netflix show's first episode.
2026's WandaVision Sequel: First Official Photo Shows Paul Bettany's Marvel Hero In Gorgeous Dream-Like Setting
The first look at Disney+'s VisionQuest unveiled its crazy new setting.
SnyderVerse Fans Will Appreciate This Major Update On Zack Snyder's Next Movie
Zack Snyder's next movie just got an official update that will excite fans of DC's SnyderVerse.
Marvel Studios' 2nd Netflix Reboot Project Will Be Way Shorter Than Expected
The next chapter of the MCU's Netflix reboot is continuing a frustrating trend.
Lucasfilm Wants To Redeem Star Wars’ Most-Wasted Sequel Trilogy Hero (Report)
Star Wars reportedly has plans for one of the sequel trilogy's most underutilized characters.
Disney Upfront 2026: Every Marvel Studios Announcement To Expect — VisionQuest, X-Men '97 Season 2 & More
Disney's 2026 Upfronts presentation is near and could bring some big MCU news.
The Mandalorian & Grogu's Villain Twist Is Already Hiding In Plain Sight
I think The Mandalorian & Grogu is hiding its spoilery secret villain reveal.
In Just 2 Days, Marvel Studios' Next R-Rated Action Movie Officially Releases
Marvel Studios is returning to the R-rated realm again this week with a new Special Presentation.
Marvel Studios Officially Sets Date For MCU Phase 7 Movie & Disney+ Slate's Expected Announcements
The MCU is expected to make some big Phase 7 movie and TV slate announcements this summer.
Jessica Jones & Luke Cage’s Daughter Hints at a Tragic Iron Fist Twist
Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's daughter's name may be hiding a much deeper meaning.
The MCU's Spider-Man Will Steal An Iconic Iron Man Moment In 'Brand New Day'
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is copying a major Iron Man moment from Avengers: Age Of Ultron.
The Boys Season 5 Is Forgetting To Set Up One Of Its Two Upcoming Spinoff Series
The Boys Season 5 is spending all its time setting up Vought Rising, while completely forgetting about its The Boys Mexico spinoff.
Luke Cage Was Up To No Good During 'Daredevil: Born Again'
Mike Colter's Luke Cage has had a lot going on since his Netflix series ended.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Just Revealed Its 5 Mutant Teams (X-Factor, X-Corp & More)
X-Men '97 is going to have more mutant teams on the table than ever before.
Marvel Studios Unveils First Look at Phase 6's Next Major Villain
Marvel Studios' upcoming Phase 6 villains officially look terrifying.
'Dexter: Resurrection' Star Jack Alcott Admits He Received Death Threats For a Whole Year After His 'New Blood' Role of Dexter's Son (Exclusive)
The actor behind Dexter’s Harrison Morgan received massive backlash to New Blood.
New Spider-Verse 3 Trailer Gets Strong First Reactions Online: 'Full Body Chills'
Here's what critics had to say about Beyond the Spider-Verse's debut trailer.
Disney+ Announces Its Next Marvel Studios Series (And It's Releasing Soon)
Here's what's next for the MCU on Disney+ after Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's finale.
Avengers: Doomsday Evidence Mounts Claiming This Young Avenger Is Joining Marvel’s Biggest Movie
This Young Avengers superhero might appear in Avengers: Doomsday after all.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Will Abandon 1 Beloved Mainstay from the Netflix Series
The Punisher: One Last Kill won't be exactly the same as the Netflix show.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Is Officially Making Disney+ History
Marvel Studios is giving Spider-Man: Brand New Day a historic Disney+ crossover.
Kevin Feige Has 5 Regrets About The MCU
Kevin Feige will need a time machine to undo his five biggest MCU missteps.
Zach Cregger’s 2026 Resident Evil Movie Will Honor The Video Games In 5 Major Ways
Fans of the Resident Evil games will enjoy these exciting Easter eggs from Zach Cregger.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Merch Confirms 1 Key Design Change For Hulk
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially redesigning Hulk in a major way.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Just Confirmed Its 3 Main Superheroes
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature more superheroes than ever for the wall-crawler.
2026's Resident Evil Movie: All 3 Monsters Spotted In New Trailer (Full List)
This year's Resident Evil reboot movie already revealed three scary monsters.
Omni-Man’s JK Simmons Almost Played a Very Different Invincible Character, Confirms Robert Kirkman
Invincible's most iconic voice actor was originally offered a different part.
Maul: Shadow Lord Season 2's Release Will Not Take 'Too, Too Long,' Says Sam Witwer - Future Episodes of Disney+ Series Present 'Pressure' and 'Responsibility' Challenges (Exclusive)
Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2 just got a reassuring release update from its star.
DC Studios Officially Changes Plans For Next HBO TV Series Release
DC Studios' next HBO show will no longer be the live-action Lanterns, but instead be the animated My Adventures With Superman Season 3.
Daredevil Born Again Confirms What We All Suspected About Luke Cage
Fans are one step closer to seeing Mike Colter's Luke Cage in the MCU again.
James Gunn's DCU Answer To 'Game Of Thrones' Is Now Closer Than Ever
James Gunn's DCU is getting its own Game of Thrones-esque HBO Max show.
DC Studios Unveil New Look At Lanterns Following Trailer Removal
Perhaps John Stewart and Hal Jordan's real investigation should be where the Lanterns trailer went.
New 'Superman' Movie Concept Art Reveals Superman's Parents Almost Looked A Lot Cooler
James Gunn almost designed Superman’s Kryptonian parents differently from what was seen in the new DCU.
Disney+ Confirms 3 Marvel Studios & Star Wars Shows Set To Release In May 2026
Disney+ will have one of its biggest months ever for Marvel and Star Wars in May.
Marvel Studios’ 2026 Disney+ Plan Is Not Working Out Yet, According To New Data
Marvel Studios is fixing how it makes Disney+ shows, and yet it still isn't working for now.
Report: Disney+ Won't Release 'Maul Shadow Lord' Finale To Subscribers At The Same Time
Maul: Shadow Lord’s final chapters will have a strange Disney+ release plan.
James Gunn Gives Official Production Update On 5 DCU Projects (1 Movie Is Shelved)
DC Studios’ James Gunn shed some light on its future movie and TV projects.
It's Officially The End Of An Era For Sony's Spider-Man Movies
The greatest chapter in Spider-Man movie history is almost over (sort of).
Marvel Studios Confirms Season 2 Renewal For 7th Disney+ Series
The MCU is officially bringing back yet another Disney+ series for Season 2.
James Gunn's DCU Will Undergo a Significant Change In 2026
Fans of James Gunn's DCU should brace for a major tonal shift later this year.