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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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 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.
Marvel Studios’ X-Men Movie Has 1 Major Problem To Overcome
Rebooting Magneto for a new generation will be no easy task for the MCU's X-Men reboot.
Warner Bros. Reveals the Fate of James Gunn's 10-Year DCU Plan Amid Sale
Is James Gunn's DCU moving forward? The future looks bright at Warner Bros.
Marvel Studios Will Release 2 Very Different X-Men Projects In 2026
The X-Men have a highly-anticipated project coming before Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Will Reunite 6 Hero/Villain Pairs in Avengers: Doomsday
Six famous Marvel rivalries will be revisited next year in Avengers: Doomsday.
James Gunn May Prevent His New Wonder Woman Actress From Possessing 2 Physical Traits (Report)
James Gunn's DCU may have two requirements for its Wonder Woman casting.
The Simpsons Movie 2's New Logo Revealed - And It Looks Perfect
The Simpsons' big-screen franchise got a new logo from Disney at a recent event.
Marvel Studios Unveils Scrapped Design For Fantastic Four's 5th Member
The Fantastic Four's secret fifth member almost looked a little different.
James Gunn Might Finally End Superhero Fatigue With This 2026 DC Movie
James Gunn's DCU might have all the right pieces to end superhero fatigue.
5 Years Ago, Star Wars Made Its Biggest Movie & TV Slate Announcement Mistake
Lucasfilm's streak of abandoned movies has continued for over five years under Disney.
Karen Page's New Look in Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Is Hiding a Deeper Meaning
A new look at Deborah Ann Woll's Karen Page in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is hiding some major story details.
Colman Domingo Will Join the MCU on One Condition (Exclusive)
Which MCU villain should Colman Domingo play? There is one clear answer.
James Gunn's DCU Just Unveiled Its Official Logos for 2026 Slate
DC Studios just revealed brand new logos for its biggest 2026 releases.
Marvel Studios Officially Comments on Whether 'Fantastic Four' Flopped
Disney+ is hiding one part of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' history behind this new title.
The Batman 2 Will Omit 2 Major ReevesVerse Characters (And It Makes Perfect Sense)
Two ReevesVerse icons will be left behind in The Batman: Part 2 for a very good reason.