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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Legendary 'Avengers' Actor Confirms He's Not Returning For 'Doomsday'
Avengers: Doomsday will be missing a major MCU superhero, according to his actor.
Tom Holland Is Destined to Make Box Office History In 2026
With multiple starring roles set for 2026, the year of Tom Holland is nigh.
February 2026 Will Be a Rough Month For Disney+ Subscribers
It's rewatch season of Disney+ subscribers in February, with limited new offerings on the way.
Kit Harington’s MCU Return Finally Gets Some Good News
Game of Thrones' Kit Harington looks to be making an MCU comeback after all.
Disney Confirms Its 6 Biggest Movies Releasing In 2027
2027 is looking busy for the House of Mouse, with six major new blockbusters.
Marvel Celebrates Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Success With Surprise 5th Countdown Video
The countdown to Avengers: Doomsday is heating up with a surprise fifth video release.
VisionQuest Will Reverse Agatha All Along’s Theme, According To Marvel TV Boss
Disney+'s VisionQuest will flip the script on Agatha All Along's biggest theme.
HBO Max Is About to Lose Another Big DC TV Show
One of DC’s weirdest TV shows is leaving HBO Max at the end of January.
Jon Bernthal Clears Up Major Fears About Punisher’s Spider-Man 4 Return
The Punisher’s Jon Bernthal has an exciting update for his MCU return.
DC Director Teases Blue Beetle's Incoming Arrival In James Gunn's DCU
The man behind Blue Beetle teased Jaime Reyes' future return in the DCU.
DC Confirms 2026's Supergirl Movie Will Fix Superman 2025's Villain Issue
DC Studios' next movie will resolve a major villain issue from Superman.
Tom Holland Is Borrowing Tom Hardy’s Venom Training For Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will have at least one connection to the Venom franchise.
Marvel TV Boss Breaks Silence On MCU R-Rated Series’ Renewal
The man behind Marvel Television had an exciting update for fans of one R-rated MCU show.
Marvel Studios Is Reportedly Breaking Ryan Reynolds’ Wolverine Promise
Ryan Reynolds' made one promise for Wolverine's return that Marvel Studios is reportedly breaking.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils 16th MCU Phase 6 Superhero Suit
The MCU's Phase 6 superhero roster just expanded with a brand new suit.
The Batman 2 Casts 2 More MCU Actors as Major DC Villains
These two MCU superhero actors may be taking a villainous turn for The Batman 2.
2027's Star Wars Movie Will Revisit the Original Trilogy's Biggest Theme
Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, will reportedly take the franchise back to its roots.
MCU: The 6 Weakest Heroes Introduced After Endgame
Marvel Studios has brought some new powerhouses to the table, but not everyone can hit that upper echelon.
Marvel Abandons Jonathan Majors’ Kang Design in New 2026 Appearance
Marvel is taking an even bigger step back from Kang actor Jonathan Majors.
Marvel Studios Reveals Exactly When Its Next Binge TV Show Will Release
The MCU's next Disney+ binge release is officially right around the corner.
Marvel Studios Calls It Quits With Long-Delayed MCU Movie (Report)
Marvel Studios' most troubled Multiverse Saga movie starring Mahershala Ali and Mia Goth might not happen at all.
Netflix’s 2026 Release Slate Abandons 9 Beloved Shows from Last Year
Fans of these shows will be waiting even longer for new seasons on Netflix.
Dove Cameron's MCU Debut Was Brief, But Meaningful
Did you forget that Dove Cameron appeared in this MCU TV series eight years ago?
Star Wars Will Reportedly Expand Into 1 New Genre In Future Disney+ Series
The Star Wars galaxy will soon enter a never-before-seen genre on Disney+.
Marvel Studios Just Spoiled 1 Big 'Wonder Man' Finale Moment (Photos)
MCU fans can look forward to one key moment in Wonder Man's Disney+ finale.
Deadpool 3 Actor Reportedly Recast As Obscure Spider-Man 4 Villain
This Deadpool & Wolverine actor is joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as a Marvel villain that you probably haven't heard of.
DC Studios Officially Changes Plans On Robin’s Next Movie Role
Robin's next movie appearance will be very different to what fans once thought.
Sophie Turner Breaks Her Silence on 'Game of Thrones' Sequel & Return Prospects (Exclusive)
One of Game of Thrones' biggest stars revealed her thoughts on a potential return in the in-development sequel.
Marvel Studios Is Setting Up The X-Men’s MCU Debut In Their Next Disney+ Series
The MCU's new X-Men will have a tough time when they arrive with the upcoming reboot.
Daredevil Born Again Will Soon Face One Major MCU Timeline Obstacle
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 will have a tough time fitting into the MCU timeline.
Disney Unveils 1 Major Moana Design Change In Live-Action First Look
Disney's live-action Moana remake may not be as one-to-one as some thought.
'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Needs to Say Goodbye to the Weakest Part of the Show
Here's how Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 could be even better than the first.
New Fantastic Four 2025 Concept Art Proves Sue Storm's Powers Almost Looked Way Cooler (Photos)
Sneak a peak at how different Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Powers could have looked in The Fantastic Four.
Deadpool’s MCU Return Gets Promising 2026 Update
Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool may be coming back to the MCU in 2026 and 2027.
Marvel Studios Unveils Phase 6's First Official Sidekick
The MCU's newest superhero, Wonder Man, will arrive on Disney+ in Phase 6 with his own sidekick.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its Answer to DC's Bat-Signal (Photos)
One MCU superhero team has its own Bat-Signal to aid in its superheroics.
Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Spoilers Revealed by Netflix & The Series' Actors & Creators
The Stranger Things 5 crew already started spoiling the finale after Volume 2’s premiere.
Marvel Studios Confirms When Its Netflix Crossover Will Release
Marvel Studios' next big Netflix crossover finally confirmed its release month.
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.