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 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.
DC Studios’ Next Batman Movie Confirms Exciting 2026 Premiere
A brand-new Batman movie is coming out this year ahead of The Batman: Part 2.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Their 9th Kid Superhero
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 just brought another potential Young Avenger to the MCU.
HBO Max Celebrates House of the Dragon Season 3's Incoming Release With New 'Game of Thrones' Feature
HBO Max's latest feature is perfect preparation for House of the Dragon Season 3.
Marvel & Sony Reach ‘Standstill’ Over 1 Key Issue About Spider-Man's TV Future
Marvel Studios has hit another roadblock in its Spider-Man deal with Sony.
Spider-Noir’s 2026 Series Will Be a Different Genre Than Expected
This year's live-action Spider-Man TV show will officially defy genre expectations.
2026's Clone Wars Sequel Will Officially Feature 8 Different Key Star Wars Species
This year's Maul - Shadow Lord is bringing back eight familiar aliens from the galaxy far, far away.
Chris Evans Spoils His Avengers: Doomsday Fate With Major MCU Announcement
The MCU's former Captain America, Chris Evans, shared some big news about his future.
DreamWorks Is Now Making Its 9th Shrek Movie
Another trip to the fairytale land of Shrek is reportedly in development.
Avengers: Doomsday Early Release Chances Get Exciting Update
Avengers: Doomsday may be running away from Dune: Part Three, and it's for the best.
First Look at The Last of Us Season 3 Set Revealed by New Photos
The Last of Us Season 3 set photos hint at a well-known location from the games finally being fully brought to life on-screen.
Marvel's VisionQuest Creator Talks Season 2 Likelihood, Avengers: Doomsday & Agatha All Along Connections, And More (Exclusive)
Will the WandaVision trilogy continue in a potential VisionQuest Season 2? Here's what the showrunner had to say.
James Gunn's Batman Movie Director Is Now Saying That the Internet's Bruce Wayne Fan Castings Have His Curiosity
The DCU's Batman director is seeing your fan casts for the next Dark Knight.
Marvel Announces 2 Major Avengers: Doomsday Crossover Events Ahead of the Movie
These two popular Marvel games will release MCU tie-in events this year.
Disney+ Will Finally Complete Its MCU Collection Plans Next Month
Next month will be a major step forward in the MCU's streaming history.
Disney+ Will Bring Back Its Best Feature In April 2026
Disney+ will cater to its Marvel and Star Wars fans alike in a big way in April 2026.
Disney+ Announces Spider-Man: No Way Home Streaming Release Date
Fans finally know when Spider-Man: No Way Home is coming to Disney+ in the U.S.
Daredevil Born Again Finally Rectifies A Major Netflix-Era Mistake In Season 2
Daredevil: Born Again is proving that its more connected to the MCU than ever.
Disney's Greatest Sci-Fi Franchise Of All Time Finds New Streaming Home
Here's where you'll be able to find Disney's best sci-fi movies streaming starting in April.
Tom Holland Confirms Spider-Man Brand New Days Main Theme
One key theme will shine brighter than ever in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Report: Charlize Theron's Latest Movie Was a Nightmare Behind the Scenes
Conflict reportedly emerged behind the scenes on Charlize Theron's new Netflix movie.
First Look at The Riddler In 'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Confirms a Major Design Change
The Riddler is going to look a little different in his next brickified appearance.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Gets Last-Minute Release Change
Marvel Studios made an unexpected announcement for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's release.
2026 Green Lantern TV Show's Secret Main Villain Just Got Revealed
DC Studios is hiding the biggest supervillain in HBO’s Lanterns for now.
Daredevil Born Again Producer Explains Why Luke Cage & Iron Fist Were Excluded From Season 2
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will be missing two Defenders for a good reason.
DC Studios Confirms Its First Gotham Movie Will Release Before The Batman 2
Fans will visit a different take on Gotham City before The Batman: Part 2 rolls around.
Black Panther 3 Release Reportedly Gets Delayed
Black Panther 3 has reportedly faced an unfortunate release date setback.
Disney+ Confirms 3 Marvel & Star Wars TV Shows Releasing In April 2026
Here's what Disney+ subscribers can expect from Marvel and Star Wars in April.
How Arthur Shelby Died In Peaky Blinders Movie Is Not How It Originally Seems
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is hiding a big twist for Arthur Shelby.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Now Has a Runtime (But There's a Catch)
The Punisher’s Disney+ Special Presentation just got an official runtime update.
I'm Convinced 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Feature the Debut Of My Favorite X-Men Hero In the MCU
One of the X-Men's biggest stars might join the MCU in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this July.
James Gunn Announces 2nd DC Studios Elseworlds Movie
As James Gunn's DCU expands between both television and in theaters, fans will also visit nine other Elseworlds.
Ahsoka Season 2 Set Photos Confirm A Major Upgrade
Disney+'s Ahsoka will look better than ever for Season 2 after one production upgrade.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer May Be Hiding Major Cameo Spoilers
Fans are convinced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is hiding some cameos.
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Critic Reviews Update Casts Doubt on Nintendo & Universal's Confidence In Sequel
Alarm bells may be ringing at Universal for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, considering when the public will first hear reviews of the film.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: All 5 Villains Confirmed to Appear - Scorpion, Tarantula, Boomerang & More
Spider-Man is officially fighting more villains than ever in Brand New Day.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Unveils First Look At Villain (Likely Sadie Sink)
Fans may finally have the first look at Sadie Sink's Spider-Man: Brand New Day antagonist.