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
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.
1 Upcoming DC Movie Reportedly Facing Budget Cuts
DC Studios has reportedly slashed its budget for one major 2027 movie.
Kevin Feige Is Reviving 1 Cancelled Marvel Movie (Report)
Marvel Studios may be reviving a major Fox movie with links to the Deadpool franchise.
Netflix Just Changed Stranger Things Prequel Scenes After Season 5 Release (Report)
Stranger Things Season 5's prequel is getting some rewrites before a major event.
10 Most Exciting Upcoming LEGO Sets Releasing In 2026
These 10 upcoming LEGO sets will have collectors salivating all year round.
Here's When Avengers: Doomsday's First LEGO Sets Are Now Expected To Drop
LEGO collectors will build their first Avengers: Doomsday scenes this year.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Adds 4 More Villains to Its Massive Rogues' Gallery
Learn more about Spider-Man: Brand New Day's four new Enforcer villains.
First Look at Bradley Cooper's DCU Superhero Costume Revealed In Full
Catch the best look yet at Bradley Cooper's DCU costume from Superman.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets Official Record-Breaking Runtime
Universal confirmed how long fans will be seated for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
'Wuthering Heights' 2026 Movie Family Tree - Heathcliff's Relation to the Main Characters (Pictures)
Learn more about the 13 major players in Wuthering Heights' family tree.
DC Studios Is Now Making 6 New Animated TV Shows
From Green Lanterns to the Dark Knight, DC Studios is going all-in on animated shows at HBO Max.
MCU: LEGO Just Spoiled Phase 6's Big Villain Debut
LEGO continued its trend of spoiling MCU projects with a major Phase 6 villain reveal.
Marvel Studios Cancels Plans To Debut This Major Hero In Avengers: Doomsday (Report)
Avengers: Doomsday almost added a highly-anticipated superhero to the MCU.
Spider-Man Brand New Day: New Leaked Photo May Spoil Tobey Maguire-Inspired Twist
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man may be getting a new (but familiar) superpower in Spider-Man 4.
James Gunn's DCU Batman Will Differ From ‘The Batman’ in 2 Key Ways (Report)
DC Studios' two Batman franchises will come with some much-needed differences.
Crime 101 Director Admits Chris Hemsworth & Mark Ruffalo's Marvel History Had a Major Impact on the New Thriller Movie (Exclusive)
Crime 101 brings together multiple MCU powerhouses, an aspect that played a role in forming their new relationship.
Moana 3 Finally Gets A Positive Update
Fans may not have to wait another eight years to see Moana 3 become a reality.
HBO’s 6-Part Fantasy Masterpiece Keeps Getting Better
Are you missing out on HBO's latest and greatest fantasy series which is airing right now?
The Housemaid 2: Deleted Scene Sets Up Return Of Major Character (Watch)
The Housemaid's Secret is bringing back one major character, and a deleted scene teased what comes next.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Phase 6's First Sequel
One beloved MCU Disney+ series is getting its Phase 6 sequel sooner than expected.
MCU’s Rumored Scarlet Witch Movie Villain Reportedly Revealed
Wanda Maximoff may have found her next foe in the MCU, and it's a perfect choice.
James Gunn Just Fixed The DCU 2026 Release Schedule’s Biggest Problem
DC Studios is set up for success in 2026 after shifting one major DCU movie.
Marvel Studios Reveals First HD Looks at 11 Avengers: Doomsday Heroes
Avengers: Doomsday's first four teaser pulled back the curtain on 11 major players.
DC Studios Reportedly Shelves DCU Wonder Woman Spinoff Series
The ladies of Themyscira won't be getting their HBO Max spin-off series in the DCU anymore.