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
Andor Showrunner Rejects Future Disney Deal Following Season 2 Success
Andor creator Tony Gilroy reportedly turned down a big opportunity at Disney.
Ghost Rider’s Long-Awaited MCU Debut Just Got Teased, And I Can't Wait
Marvel Studios might be teasing Ghost Rider's imminent MCU debut on Disney+.
Avengers Doomsday: Every Hero's Chance of Survival, Ranked
Will your favorite superhero survive Avengers: Doomsday and make their way into Secret Wars?
Star Wars’ Next Disney+ Series Reveals Its New Villain, And He's a Former Jedi With 2 Purple Lightsabers
Star Wars is introducing a new former Jedi villain played by Marvel's Legion actor Dan Stevens.
Avengers Doomsday: X-Men and Shang-Chi Stars Look Bigger Than Ever (Photo)
Two Avengers: Doomsday stars are looking jacked as production continues.
Marvel Studios Announces 4th Movie In MCU Phase 7
Phase 7 is starting to take shape at Marvel Studios with four release dates confirmed.
DC Recasts SnyderVerse’s Darkseid Actor in New DC Role
A SnyderVerse actor is coming back to DC in a new Superman-related role.
Fantastic Four 2025 May Have Cut a Major Villain at the Last Minute
The Fantastic Four might've lost a villain just weeks ahead of its release.
Superman 2025 Finally Gets An Official Plot Synopsis
James Gunn's Superman just got a more detailled synopsis as its release date nears.
Ironheart Tees Up Doctor Doom In Avengers Doomsday, Confirms Ryan Coogler
The MCU's newest Disney+ series might be setting up Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Has Big Plans for This Avengers Villain In Future Projects (Rumor)
A surprising MCU villain might have a bright future ahead in Phase 6 and beyond.
2025 Superman Movie Confirms Its 6 Iconic DC Locations
James Gunn is introducing some major locations to the DCU already in Superman.
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Gets a Major Design Change in Avengers Doomsday Different From Love & Thunder
Thor is going to look a little different when he returns in Avengers: Doomsday.
Did DC Studios Already Recast a DCU Actor? James Gunn Sets the Record Straight
James Gunn's DCU might already be recasting a villain for a 2026 movie.
The MCU's First Phase 6 Movie Might Already Be Getting a Sequel (Report)
2025's most hotly-anticipated MCU movie might have a sequel in the works at Marvel Studios.
Thunderbolts Set to Join Marvel’s 10 Lowest Grossing Movies of All Time
With its theatrical run coming to a close, Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* has not found the box office success the film deserved.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Wants Ryan Gosling for Phase 6’s Biggest MCU Movie (Rumor)
The Barbie and Blade Runner 2049 star Ryan Gosling has been eyed by Marvel Studios for years for a huge MCU role, and now we might know which one.
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Franchise Just Broke an Unfortunate MCU Streak
Marvel Studios' Thor franchise was on a decade-long streak, until now.
New Superman 2025 Report Reduces 3 Key Concerns About the Movie
Don't Look Down just yet Superman fans! A new report shut down three concerns.
The Punisher’s Spider-Man 4 Casting Just Became Much More Likely
The Punisher might be the next MCU hero joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
2026 WandaVision Sequel Finally Ends a 10-Year MCU Villain Drought
Disney+'s Vision Quest just added another villain for Paul Bettany's hero.
Marvel Studios Confirms Ironheart's Odd MCU Timeline Placement
When does Disney+'s Ironheart take place in the MCU Multiverse Saga timeline?
Marvel Just Delayed the MCU's Phase 7 (Official)
Phase 7 looks a little further away after an unfortunate update from Marvel Studios.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Reveals 4th Superhero With New Set Photo
Daredevil: Born Again Season 4 just added another new superhero to the cast.
Disney+ Reveals Updated MCU Timeline with Captain America: Brave New World
Where does Captain America: Brave New World land in the MCU timeline?
Doctor Who's Poppy Twist & Daughter Theories Explained
The story of Doctor Who's Poppy had some confusing twists in "The Reality War."
Peacemaker Season 2 Confirms James Gunn Isn't as Involved This Time Around
The DCU boss is stepping back to a smaller role on Peacemaker Season 2.
MCU: Iron Fist Confirmed to Return Before Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
The MCU's most forgotten Defender is coming back before Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (kind of).
Battlefront 3 Isn’t Coming Out, But Here’s 5 Star Wars Video Games Currently In Development
As fans campaign for Star Wars: Battlefront 3, there are five new games in development.
Marvel Studios Breaks Frustrating Record With Phase 6 Calendar Updates
Marvel Studios will keep fans waiting for a new Phase 6 movie after its latest calendar updates.
Chris Hemsworth Issues Statement Amid Thor Retirement Talk
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth celebrated his MCU tenure amid rumors it may be ending.
MCU’s X-Men Movie Now Unlikely to Come Out in 2027 At Marvel Studios
The MCU's X-Men reboot might be released later than some were expecting.
More Bad News for Robert Pattinson's The Batman 2 Movie
Batman's future on the big screen looks more confusing than ever after a recent update.
2026 WandaVision Sequel Producer Confirms 5 Key Facts About Upcoming Show
The WandaVision storyline will continue in a 2026 Disney+ sequel series.
Lilo & Stitch 2025 Movie Makes 7 Major Changes to the Original Film
Disney made big changes to Lilo & Stitch for the 2025 remake of the animated classic.
James Gunn Gives Blunt Response to Criticism of His Superman Movie
The director behind Superman acknowledged the backlash to his DCU movie.
'Doctor Who' Throws Shade at Harry Potter's JK Rowling In Latest Episode
Doctor Who has taken a dig at Harry Potter's controversial creator J.K. Rowling.
Kevin Feige Must Be Jealous of What James Gunn Just Pulled Off at DC
James Gunn's new DCU reboot already has a leg up on the MCU's early days.
Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Drops Captain Gantu, Likely For A Bad Reason
Lilo & Stitch is omitting its main villain, Captain Gantu, and some fans are confused.
Star Wars Disney+: Every Confirmed & Rumored TV Series Releasing After Andor Season 2
What comes next for Star Wars on Disney+ after the Andor Season 2 finale?