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
Tom Holland Confirms Spider-Man Brand New Days Main Theme
One key theme will shine brighter than ever in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Report: Charlize Theron's Latest Movie Was a Nightmare Behind the Scenes
Conflict reportedly emerged behind the scenes on Charlize Theron's new Netflix movie.
First Look at The Riddler In 'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Confirms a Major Design Change
The Riddler is going to look a little different in his next brickified appearance.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Gets Last-Minute Release Change
Marvel Studios made an unexpected announcement for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's release.
2026 Green Lantern TV Show's Secret Main Villain Just Got Revealed
DC Studios is hiding the biggest supervillain in HBO’s Lanterns for now.
Daredevil Born Again Producer Explains Why Luke Cage & Iron Fist Were Excluded From Season 2
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will be missing two Defenders for a good reason.
DC Studios Confirms Its First Gotham Movie Will Release Before The Batman 2
Fans will visit a different take on Gotham City before The Batman: Part 2 rolls around.
Black Panther 3 Release Reportedly Gets Delayed
Black Panther 3 has reportedly faced an unfortunate release date setback.
Disney+ Confirms 3 Marvel & Star Wars TV Shows Releasing In April 2026
Here's what Disney+ subscribers can expect from Marvel and Star Wars in April.
How Arthur Shelby Died In Peaky Blinders Movie Is Not How It Originally Seems
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is hiding a big twist for Arthur Shelby.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Now Has a Runtime (But There's a Catch)
The Punisher’s Disney+ Special Presentation just got an official runtime update.
I'm Convinced 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Feature the Debut Of My Favorite X-Men Hero In the MCU
One of the X-Men's biggest stars might join the MCU in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this July.
James Gunn Announces 2nd DC Studios Elseworlds Movie
As James Gunn's DCU expands between both television and in theaters, fans will also visit nine other Elseworlds.
Ahsoka Season 2 Set Photos Confirm A Major Upgrade
Disney+'s Ahsoka will look better than ever for Season 2 after one production upgrade.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer May Be Hiding Major Cameo Spoilers
Fans are convinced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is hiding some cameos.
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Critic Reviews Update Casts Doubt on Nintendo & Universal's Confidence In Sequel
Alarm bells may be ringing at Universal for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, considering when the public will first hear reviews of the film.
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.