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
Harry Potter's 2026 Popcorn Buckets For 25th Anniversary Re-Release Are Now Here, Including the Nimbus 2000 (Full List From Regal & Cinemark)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is officially getting new popcorn buckets.
Lucasfilm Will Ignore Star Wars Canon With Its Next Disney+ Show — But The Reason Makes Total Sense
Star Wars’ next Disney+ series will officially disregard the franchise’s canon.
James Gunn Didn't Approve Of 1 Major Part of Supergirl's Script
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn requested some changes to Supergirl's script.
Disney+ Calls It Quits With Its 96% RT Score Heist Show After 'Wonder Man' Cancellation
Disney+ is abandoning yet another of its best original shows after Wonder Man.
How Spider-Man: Brand New Day Perfectly Begins Ned’s Hobgoblin Villain Arc
Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have set the stage for Ned Leeds' evil turn in future MCU entries.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Officially Avoid 1 Major Issue With 'Agatha All Along'
The final chapter in the WandaVision trilogy is fixing a major issue from its predecessors.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Subtitles Confirm MJ’s Boyfriend Is Actually A Notable Marvel Character
Spider-Man: Brand New Day secretly hid a major, widely-hated Marvel character in plain sight.
Zendaya's MJ Is Seen Crying When Frozen In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, And I Think I Know Why
Zendaya's MJ crying in Spider-Man: Brand New Day might have a much deeper meaning.
Marvel Studios Officially Abandons Its 4th Disney+ Season 2 Plan
The MCU just aborted yet another second season renewal plan for Disney+.
Marvel Studios Director Hints at the MCU’s 9th Midnight Sons Setup Release
Marvel Studios is officially considering another new Midnight Sons setup project after the Ghost Rider announcement.
Disney+ Announces Stranger Things' Perfect Replacement Show
Move over Hawkins gang! Disney+ has its own version of Stranger Things on the way.
Why Spider-Man Is In Space In 'Brand New Day' - And How It Sets Up Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars - According To MCU Rumors & Theories
Here's what Spider-Man: Brand New Day's post-credits scene was really all about.
All 5 Ghost Riders Ryan Gosling Might Be Playing In The MCU, Ranked
Which version of Ghost Rider will Barbie's Ryan Gosling play in the MCU?
Avengers: Doomsday’s First Look At Sentry Costume Confirms What We All Suspected
Marvel Studios unveiled Lewis Pullman's return as Sentry in Avengers: Doomsday.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Faces One Major Netflix Defenders Obstacle
Should Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 just be called The Defenders Season 2?
Supergirl Movie Deleted Scene Reveals Comic-Accurate Ending & Phantom Zone’s Existence In the DCU
A brand new deleted scene from Supergirl tied closer to the Woman of Tomorrow comic plus also confirmed the DCU's Phantom Zone.
New Avengers Doomsday Merch Unveils Doctor Doom’s Darkhold Replacement
The MCU officially has a new Darkhold replacement in Avengers: Doomsday.
Spider-Man Will Appear In 'Avengers Doomsday' — But Tom Holland Reportedly Will Not Get Marvel's Main Spotlight As He'll Seemingly Be Sidelined For Tobey Maguire
Those hoping for more Tom Holland right after Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be disappointed.
Avengers: Doomsday’s 3 Latverian Witches Could Be Hiding Major MCU Cameos
Avengers: Doomsday may be hiding significant MCU cameos behind the masks of Doctor Doom's 3 Latverian Witches.
DC Studios Officially Casts Its First Joker Actor
DC Studios has finally cast its first Clown Prince of Crime, and he will be introduced soon.
Star Wars Brings Back Greef Karga 2 Years After Carl Weathers' Death
Check out how Carl Weathers' The Mandalorian character officially returned to Star Wars in these photos.
Marvel Studios Unveils Its First-Ever Punisher Movie Poster
Jon Bernthal's Punisher finally received a Marvel Studios movie poster of his own.
Star Wars' Next Disney+ Show Is Just 2 Weeks Away
An often-overlooked Star Wars Disney+ series is coming back with a new season this year.
Kevin Feige Shares Excitement For Miles Morales' Possible MCU Debut
Miles Morales' MCU debut is edging closer after an update from Kevin Feige.
Ahsoka Season 2 Is Officially Abandoning the First Season's Winning Formula
Ahsoka Season 2 is making a major adjustment from the first season that could change everything.
Marvel's Next Movie Now Projected To Outearn the Last 3 MCU Movies Combined
Marvel Studios' next blockbuster will finally get the MCU box office back on track.
Shang-Chi 2 Movie Gets Encouraging Update After Years Of Silence
The Shang-Chi sequel has finally gotten some good news ahead of his return.
Star Wars Announces Historic Disney+ Expansion, Saying Goodbye To The MandoVerse
Star Wars is solidifying plans for its next multi-series venture in the galaxy far, far away.
The Batman 2 Set Photo Confirms Key Nightwing Connection In Sequel
The Batman: Part 2 is hiding a major Nightwing connection in plain sight.
Zack Snyder Reveals Which DC Movie He Wants To Make Next, And It Stars Ben Affleck’s Batman
The architect of the SnyderVerse knows what DC movie he wants to make next, and it sounds perfect.
'Incredibles 3' Producer Brad Bird Admits Aging Up The Characters With A Time Jump In Pixar's Upcoming Sequel Movie Would Not Make Them 'Hipper Or Cooler Or More Like Them' (Exclusive)
The Incredbiles creator Brad Bird spoke to The Direct about the looming third movie in the popular Pixar franchise.
Marvel Studios Releases First Ever Spider-Man Brand New Day Poster Featuring Sadie Sink
Stranger Things' Sadie Sink officially made her Marvel Studios poster debut.
Avengers: Doomsday’s First Trailer Added 1 Important Loki Scene That Changes Everything
Avengers: Doomsday's first trailer officially unveiled Loki's return, and it changes everything.
Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Doctor Doom Poster (Photos)
Avengers: Doomsday just got its first-ever Doctor Doom poster alongside the trailer release.
Sadie Sink Confirms What We Suspected About Her Secret MCU Role
Stranger Things' Sadie Sink shed some light on her MCU debut before Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The Odyssey Movie: Who Are The Giants and Child That Odysseus and His Men Fight? Laestrygonians Explained
The giants in The Odyssey who attack Odysseus and his men are well-known figures in Greek mythology.
'Obsession' Hits Major Box Office Milestone That Even Marvel Studios Couldn't Reach With 14 Movies
2026's sleeper hit, Obsession, dethroned 14 MCU movies at the box office.
Say Goodbye to a Major Disney+ Staple as Marvel Studios Officially Sets Phaseout for Fall 2026
A cornerstore of the MCU's Disney+ slate will officially conclude in Fall 2026.
Helen of Troy’s Face Scar In The Odyssey Movie Has a Much Deeper Meaning
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey made a crucial change to Helen of Troy.
Did Elliot Page’s Sinon Replace Homer’s Achilles in The Odyssey Movie?
Here’s how Elliot Page’s Sinon fits Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey movie.