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
Lucasfilm’s New Star Wars Movie Strategy Revealed by Insider Report
Lucasfilm's new bosses have a new plan for making Star Wars movies going forward.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Gets A New Trailer Update That Nobody Wanted
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer won't debut when fans were hoping for it to.
Marvel Studios Confirms What We Suspected About The New Avengers Tower
Tony Stark's old Avengers Tower has undergone some work in the MCU's Phase 5.
Marvel’s Answer To John Wick Is Clear, But The MCU Is Wasting Him On Disney+
Marvel Studios needs to bring its John Wick equivalent to theaters in this clever way.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Needs to Say Goodbye to the Weakest Part of the Show
The Punisher is getting his own reboot this year, and Disney+ must avoid one Netflix mistake.
Marvel Producer Confirms That Wonder Man Being a Mutant In the MCU Got Officially Discussed By Marvel Studios (Exclusive)
Is the MCU's Wonder Man a mutant? Here's what showrunner Andrew Guest told The Direct.
Wonder Man’s MCU Timeline Placement Confuses Fans, But Actually Makes Perfect Sense
Marvel Studios just updated the official MCU timeline on Disney+ with Wonder Man, and its placement is confusing fans (but it really shouldn't be).
Wonder Man Sets Up Major Spider-Man: Brand New Day Villain
One of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's villain groups just appeared in Wonder Man.
Wonder Man Recasts Daredevil Actor As Himself
Another Marvel Legacy actor is returning in Disney+'s Wonder Man, but in a very different way.
Wonder Man Season 2's Story Gets Official Teaser From Showrunner (Exclusive)
Find out the first clues to Wonder Man Season 2's potential storyline straight from the showrunner.
Marvel Report Reveals Exactly When MCU’s New Black Panther Will Arrive
The MCU's next Black Panther is reportedly edging closer to their debut.
Marvel Studios Omits 2 Major Avengers: Doomsday Teams From 4 Trailers
Two key Avengers: Doomsday teams didn't make the cut for Marvel Studios' four-trailer campaign.
Marvel Studios Is Finally Fixing 'Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness'
The MCU can finally undo Doctor Strange 2's biggest mistake in one upcoming project.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Makes DC History With New Logo
DC Studios is making it clear that Lanterns stands above other DCU projects.
Marvel Studios Will Finally Debut the MCU's Next Lead Hero In 2 Days
The MCU is adding a brand-new face with its next Disney+ series very soon.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Release Plan Confirms Major MCU Milestone
Marvel Studios' first Punisher project will make history for the MCU and Disney+ with its release.
Harry Potter Star Accidentally Confirms New Voldemort Actor
Harry Potter's last Voldemort actor might have just spoiled his successor.
Marvel Officially Addresses Wonder Man’s MCU Future After Disney+ Series
Is Avengers membership on the cards for Yaya Abdul-Mateen II's Wonder Man?
Hawkeye Season 2 Gets Official Status Update (And It's Not Good)
The mystery surrounding Disney+'s Hawkeye Season 2 renewal is still growing.
Black Panther 3 Will Officially Extend Marvel's Rough 5-Year Sequel Streak
Marvel Studios has had a major sequel problem across the Multiverse Saga, and Black Panther 3 will be no different.
Supergirl Name-Drops Lobo’s Iconic Nickname In New DCU Promo
DC Studios is preparing fans for Lobo's DCU debut in June's Supergirl.
Star Wars’ Next Trilogy Chooses Its 1st Main Character (Report)
The next Star Wars trilogy is reportedly bringing back one familiar face from the Disney era.
Amazon Won't Release 'Reacher' Season 4 Until After 1 Crucial Event
The Reacher franchise is expanding at Amazon Prime Video with another important chapter.
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 for 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.