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
The 5 Best Marvel Movies & TV Shows from 2025, Ranked
Which Marvel movie or show stood out above the rest to become 2025's best?
Marvel Studios' Iron Man AI Recasting Actually Has a Deeper Meaning
The MCU is recasting two Iron Man AIs for Disney+'s VisionQuest next year.
Marvel Studios’ X-Men Movie Has 1 Major Problem To Overcome
Rebooting Magneto for a new generation will be no easy task for the MCU's X-Men reboot.
Warner Bros. Reveals the Fate of James Gunn's 10-Year DCU Plan Amid Sale
Is James Gunn's DCU moving forward? The future looks bright at Warner Bros.
Marvel Studios Will Release 2 Very Different X-Men Projects In 2026
The X-Men have a highly-anticipated project coming before Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Will Reunite 6 Hero/Villain Pairs in Avengers: Doomsday
Six famous Marvel rivalries will be revisited next year in Avengers: Doomsday.
James Gunn May Prevent His New Wonder Woman Actress From Possessing 2 Physical Traits (Report)
James Gunn's DCU may have two requirements for its Wonder Woman casting.
The Simpsons Movie 2's New Logo Revealed - And It Looks Perfect
The Simpsons' big-screen franchise got a new logo from Disney at a recent event.
Marvel Studios Unveils Scrapped Design For Fantastic Four's 5th Member
The Fantastic Four's secret fifth member almost looked a little different.
James Gunn Might Finally End Superhero Fatigue With This 2026 DC Movie
James Gunn's DCU might have all the right pieces to end superhero fatigue.
5 Years Ago, Star Wars Made Its Biggest Movie & TV Slate Announcement Mistake
Lucasfilm's streak of abandoned movies has continued for over five years under Disney.
Karen Page's New Look in Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Is Hiding a Deeper Meaning
A new look at Deborah Ann Woll's Karen Page in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is hiding some major story details.
Colman Domingo Will Join the MCU on One Condition (Exclusive)
Which MCU villain should Colman Domingo play? There is one clear answer.
James Gunn's DCU Just Unveiled Its Official Logos for 2026 Slate
DC Studios just revealed brand new logos for its biggest 2026 releases.
Marvel Studios Officially Comments on Whether 'Fantastic Four' Flopped
Disney+ is hiding one part of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' history behind this new title.
The Batman 2 Will Omit 2 Major ReevesVerse Characters (And It Makes Perfect Sense)
Two ReevesVerse icons will be left behind in The Batman: Part 2 for a very good reason.
Marvel Studios' Next Disney+ Show Makes MCU History With 2026 Spider-Man 4 Director
Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton is about to make MCU history.
Marvel Studios’ 3rd Saga Will Expand the MCU’s Magic Side Across 4 Major Franchises
Marvel Studios has big plans for its supernatural corner in its third saga after Avengers: Secret Wars.
Disney Confirms Its 5 Biggest Movies Releasing In 2026
The House of Mouse's 2026 theatrical slate is looking stacked with Marvel, Star Wars, and more.
Fallout Season 2 Abandons Controversial Release Strategy
Fallout Season 2's release schedule will delight many fans (but anger some).
Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor Officially Makes His DC Video Game Debut
DC Studios' first blockbuster villain is making the jump to the video game world.
Supergirl Movie Villain Gets Shocking Live-Action Redesign From DC Studios (Photos)
DC Studios is making a major change to its next big villain's design from the comics.
Loki Will Replace 1 Major Marvel Character in Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel Studios is abandoning a key figure in the Secret Wars storyline and replacing them with Loki.
DC Officially Confirms the Title of Batman's Next Movie
The next Batman movie, set for release in 2026, will adapt an iconic DC storyline, adding to the list of several Batman-related pro over the next few years.
It's The End of An Era for Loki In the MCU
The next adventures for Tom Hiddleston’s Loki will be rather different.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Replacement Hero for Tony Stark In Phase 6
The MCU's latest Disney+ series gave Iron Man the perfect replacement for one key moment.
MCU Disney+ Creator Calls Out Hollywood For Poor TV Writing
The man behind X-Men ‘97 had some harsh criticisms for modern Hollywood.
A New 'Walking Dead' Crossover Show Is Finally Happening
Fans of The Walking Dead universe will be eager to hear this exciting scoop.
Wicked: For Good’s 4 Biggest Criticisms Explained
Fans are convinced Wicked: For Good isn't all that good after all, for some very good reasons.
Lucasfilm Cancels 1 Highly-Anticipated Star Wars Movie
Another one bits the dust at Lucasfilm, as another Star Wars movie has been abandoned.
Superman Will Return in 2 DC Movies & Shows Before ‘Man of Tomorrow’
The Man of Steel has two more appearances lined up before his 2027 sequel.
Star Wars’ Next Movie Is Secretly a Sequel to This Forgotten 2008 Film
Lucasfilm is picking up the pieces from this forgotten Star Wars movie in 2026.
HBO Max Will Remove 2 Major DC Superhero Shows In December (Official)
Time is running out for HBO Max subscribers to catch these DC TV shows.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Will Reportedly Fight 1 Long-Requested MCU Villain In Next Trilogy
Marvel Studios is reportedly setting up a much-anticipated Spider-Man fight.
Netflix Releases Final Stranger Things 5 Posters For Its 2 SPOILER Characters
Stranger Things is celebrating its two most spoilery character reveals.
James Gunn Unveils His Involvement In Matt Reeves’ The Batman 2
The DC Studios co-CEO revealed his involvement in The Batman 2 development.
Lucasfilm Omits 1 Star Wars Staple from Its 2026 Disney+ Slate
Star Wars is bringing a rather lacklustre TV slate to Disney+ in 2026.
Watch: Iron Man 3 Star Returns In New Video Ahead Of Their 2026 MCU Comeback
Marvel Studios is hyping up one Iron Man 3 star's MCU return next year.
HBO's Harry Potter Show Confirmed to Include 6 Dark Magic Wizards
HBO's Harry Potter will begin with six Dark Wizards debuting in Season 1.
Stranger Things 5 Reveals The Byers Are Living With The Wheelers - But The Reason Seems More Narrative Than Practical
Stranger Things' two Hawkins families are closer than ever (literally) in Season 5.