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
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.
Disney Reportedly Admits They Already Made A Mistake With The Mandalorian & Grogu
The Mandalorian & Grogu may already be making some major missteps ahead of its release.
New Avengers: Doomsday Poster Released In Japan With 1 Slight Change
Marvel Studios is giving Avengers: Doomsday a slightly different look in Japan.
Daredevil Born Again Showrunner’s Latest Comments Have Me Convinced Jessica Jones Is Married
Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones may have struck back up a familiar romance in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
James Gunn’s DC Studios Sale To Netflix Suffers New Setbacks
DC Studios' expected sale to Netflix may not be as guaranteed as once thought.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Is Reportedly Changing The Punisher’s Iconic Logo (For A Good Reason)
Jon Bernthal's Punisher costume is getting some updates for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Sony’s Next Spider-Man Spinoff Movie Will Make Marvel History (Report)
Sony Pictures is developing a historic new Spider-Man spin-off movie.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Will Not Fix The Show’s Biggest Criticism, Confirms Showrunner
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 will cling on to the series' structure.
Daredevil Showrunner Has A Good Reason Spider-Man & Doctor Strange Aren’t In Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again’s showrunner explained the series' lack of MCU crossover.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Eyeing Stranger Things Actors For the MCU, And Jamie Campbell Bower Would Be Perfect For These 4 Marvel Roles
Stranger Things' Vecna actor Jamie Campbell Bower is the perfect fit for four major players in the Marvel universe.
New Data Reveals Wonder Man's Weak Viewership Vs. Other Marvel Shows
Here's how Wonder Man marked yet another viewership disappointment for Marvel Studios.
DC Debuts New Supergirl Slogan Ahead of 2026 Movie
Supergirl just got a brand-new DCU slogan as it edges closer to its June release.
Disney Announces Its 6 Next Big Sci-Fi Movies
Learn more about the six sci-fi epics coming from the House of Mouse over the next two years.
Marvel Studios' First-Ever Disney+ Creator Just Abandoned the MCU
Marvel Studios just lost one of its best Phase 4 & 5 creators to Amazon.
Disney+ Omits 1 MCU Staple From Its 2026 Release Slate
Here's what to expect (and not) from the MCU on Disney+ later this year.
James Gunn Hypes Up Major Flash Villain Ahead of Their Confirmed DCU Debut
DC Studios is preparing fans to see Gorilla Grodd in the DCU very soon.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Retcon Endgame’s Ending, According to MCU Insider
Avengers: Endgame's final moments may not continue as fans expected in Doomsday.
Hayley Atwell’s Avengers: Doomsday Role Gets Unexpected Twist Update
Hayley Atwell's MCU return reportedly won't be what fans were expecting.
Spider-Man Brand New Day’s First Official Synopsis Contains 6 Notable Reveals
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's storyline finally looks a little less confusing thanks to a few significant details.
2026's Spider-Noir Reveals 1 Major Recast from Tobey Maguire’s Trilogy (Photos)
A 2026 Spider-Man spin-off will feature a familiar character with a fresh face.
Avengers: Doomsday's Latest Trailer Just Spoiled Doctor Doom's Franklin Richards Twist According to Major MCU Theory
Avengers: Doonsday's latest trailer might have revealed what happened to Franklin Richards.
Marvel Studios' 2027 Reset Will Finally Resolve Its Agents of SHIELD Canon Problem
Agents of SHIELD's canon status finally won't be an issue anymore after 2027.
Chris Pratt's 24% RT Score Sci-Fi Flop Is Already Streaming Online
Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt's latest flop just got easier to watch.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Finally Confirms a Familiar Villain, Embo
Embo is returning to Star Wars as the main villain of 2026's The Mandalorian & Grogu.