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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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.
Daredevil Born Again Reveals Bullseye’s Redemption In Season 2 Promo
Marvel Studios might be redeeming Bullseye in a surprising Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 twist.
Minecraft Movie 2’s Villain Actor Choice Has a Much Deeper Meaning
The Minecraft Movie sequel has reportedly chosen one of its villainous actors.
James Gunn's Superman Sequel Adds 3rd Justice League Founding Member
The DCU's Justice League is seemingly starting to come together in 2027.
5 Years Ago, The MCU Ruined Scarlet Witch With One Scene
Wanda Maximoff's best days in the MCU ended five years ago with one crucial twist in Disney+'s WandaVision.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Unveils First Look At Returning Netflix Villain
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is bringing back a fan-favorite Netflix villain.
Sony Calls It Quits With Key Live-Action Spider-Man Trend in 2026
Spider-Man is going to be more adult than ever in an upcoming 2026 project.
Peacemaker Season 3 Finally Gets A Positive Update From Jennifer Holland
A major DCU star hinted that Peacemaker Season 3 is on the table (but not yet).
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Villain Is Confirmed To Appear 3 Times in 2026
One of Spider-Man’s biggest villains will appear in multiple projects this year.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Include 5 Key MCU Heroes Who Got Snapped by Thanos
Several victims of The Blip are still in the MCU, eight years after their supposed deaths.
Daredevil Born Again Reveals Kingpin’s Connection To Thunderbolts Movie Villain
Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin has a major tie to Thunderbolts* and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.
James Gunn Doesnt Want You To Know His Favorite DCU Project (But His Wife Just Leaked It Anyway)
The man behind the DCU, James Gunn, is keeping his favorite project secret.
Official Avengers Doomsday Merch Reveals New Look At Doctor Doom
Fans caught a brand-new look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Announces MCU's Female Silver Surfer Will Return In 2026
The MCU’s Silver Surfer will be back sooner than expected after The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
5 Reasons DC's Lanterns Trailer Is So Divisive
DCU fans and haters alike have five major gripes with HBO's Lanterns trailer.
The Punisher’s Importance To Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Revealed By New Trailer
Jon Bernthal's Punisher will have a key role to play in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Marvel Studios' Biggest Multiverse Saga Problem Is Exposed by Avengers Endgame's Most Applause-Worthy Moment
One Avengers: Endgame moment proves just how lacking the Multiverse Saga has been.
Avengers: Doomsday Theory Reveals Only 3 Characters Can Defeat Doctor Doom
Saving the Multiverse from Doctor Doom will be no easy task, but these three heroes are up to the job.
Marvel Studios Unveils the Next Villain For Tom Holland's Spider-Man
Tom Holland's Spider-Man is already racking up a massive rogues' gallery within the MCU.
Superman 2025 Concept Art Reveals the Fortress of Solitude Almost Looked Quite Different
DC Studios recently revealed alternate designs for Superman's Arctic home base in the 2025 movie.
HBO Brutally Responds To Lanterns’ Green Suit Controversy
Fans are tearing apart the DCU's Lanterns online for one major reason.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Trailer Reportedly Has 2 Release Plans
Sony is weighing its options for Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer.
James Gunn’s DCU Will Face 1 Major Obstacle For At Least A Year Following WBD Paramount Merger
Warner Bros. may be pumping the breaks on James Gunn's DCU for a while.
2 Recast Spider-Man: No Way Home Villains Get Official Posters for 2026 Return
A major 2026 Spider-Man project is replacing two of No Way Home's main villains.
Dave Filoni Had 1 Unsurprising Request For 2026's Clone Wars Sequel
If Dave Filoni has his way, Maul: Shadow Lord could be a new high for Star Wars.
2026's Michael Jackson Movie Runtime Is Even Shorter Than Expected
The new Michael Jackson biopic just got some unfortunate news about its runtime.
Spider-Man Brand New Day’s Trailer Looks Closer Than Ever Following New Sony Update
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's marketing campaign just took a major step forward.
Doctor Doom Might Have a Good Reason To Hate Steve Rogers In Avengers Doomsday
The MCU's founding fathers are going head to head again in Avengers: Doomsday - Civil War style!
Sony Pictures Reverses Course On Spider-Man Universe Plans
Sony's Spider-Man Universe will officially return at some point, but there's a catch.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer Features 1 Spider-Man Connection Most Fans Missed
Did you catch this surprising Spider-Man connection in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's trailer?
Christopher Nolan Is Finally Abandoning His 20-Year Casting Tradition For The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan is abandoning his most commonly used actors for The Odyssey.
After a Strong Start, Marvel's Phase 6 Will Undergo a Significant Change In 2026
For better or worse, the MCU's Phase 6 is taking a major pivot in 2026 with the stories it's focusing on.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirms Its 7 Main Characters
Star Wars is bringing back seven major characters to lead Ahsoka Season 2.
Avengers Doomsday Star Confirms Unexpected Love Triangle (But Not The One Fans Think)
The MCU is officially getting a brand new love triangle in Avengers: Doomsday.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Continue a Boring MCU Villain Trend
One rumored Spider-Man: Brand New Day villain storyline will be rather mundane for longtime MCU fans.
Fantastic Four Star Julia Garner Looks Stunning In First Photos of Her Mo-Cap Suit For The MCU's Silver Surfer
Sneak a peak at how Marvel Studios created Silver Surfer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Avengers: Doomsday Report Reveals Doctor Doom’s Magical Second-In-Command
Who is Doctor Doom's mysterious second-in-command in Avengers: Doomsday?
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled the MCU's 6th Black Lead Superhero
The MCU has a brand new Black superhero in town after its latest Disney+ series.
DC Studios Will Officially Break Its 21-Year Batman Release Rule in 2026
DC Studios is calling it quits with a 21-year trend for Batman movies.