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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3 MCU Projects You Need to Watch To Prepare For 'Avengers: Secret Wars' (Report)
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Marvel Studios Officially Bans 1 Topic From Its Disney+ Shows
Marvel Studios' golden rule for its TV show creators makes perfect sense.
Marvel Studios Unveils Fiery New Punisher Logo
Marvel Studios’ The Punisher: One Last Kill just got a brand new logo.
Star Wars: Starfighter Ends A 12-Year Disney Streak That Nobody Wanted
Lucasfilm is ending the worst Star Wars streak of the Disney era with 2027's Starfighter.
Marvel Studios Releases First Look at Its 2nd Scorpion Costume
Scorpion is getting a brand-new costume for his first true live-action appearance.
Avengers Doomsday: The 7 Big Spoilers Revealed by Leaks
Leaks and rumors may have spoiled some key plot details for Avengers: Doomsday, so here's everything we know so far.
James Gunn Confirms Every Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow’s Main Cast And Characters
DC Studios has sealed the major cast for James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow.
The Boys Season 5: Ryan's Absence From First Episodes Is Due To His Big Twist In the Season 4 Finale
Here's why Ryan Butcher hasn't shown up yet after The Boys Season 5's premiere.
2026's WandaVision Sequel: All 12 Heroes & Villains Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
Learn more about the 12 confirmed heroes and villains in Disney+'s VisionQuest.
12 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Movies Releasing in April 2026
April 2026 will bring some heavy-hitters from the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres to theaters.
Marvel Studios Set To Debut The MCU’s Most Savage Wolverine Yet
Marvel Studios just unveiled this year's salvage Wolverine redesign with major ties to one villain.
The Boys Season 5 Confirms Ashley's New Power (And It's Wild)
The Boys is back for Season 5 on Amazon Prime Video, and Ashley has some big changes.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirms Its First 6 Funko Pops (Thor, Magneto & More)
Avengers: Doomsday's Funko POP! line-up will begin with six main characters.
2026's Michael Jackson Movie Critic Reviews Decision Is An Early Sign of Lionsgate Studio's Confidence In Film's Quality
A new report finally confirmed when Michael's first reactions will drop online.
Harry Potter's HBO Reboot Will Copy Star Wars' Worst Production Strategy
HBO's Harry Potter is adopting one of Hollywood's most controversial filming techniques.
Daredevil Actor Reveals the Real Reason Why Bullseye Saved Daredevil In 'Born Again' Season 2 (Exclusive)
Wilson Bethel's Bullseye and Charlie Cox's Daredevil may be heading for a team-up in Disney+'s Born Again.
The Boys Season 5 Is Set To Break A 7-Year Homelander Tradition
Antony Starr's Homelander will be getting a major change in The Boys Season 5.
Marvel Studios’ 5th-Ever Avengers Movie Will Finally Break 1 Robert Downey Jr. Marketing Trend
Avengers: Doomsday will face one major Robert Downey Jr.-related marketing obstacle.
The Batman Part 2's New Working Title Hints At Historic Villain
The Batman: Part 2 might've spoiled its villain with its new working title.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Chooses RDJ’s Replacement For MCU Mutant Saga
Marvel Studios might be putting a rising superstar in the driver's seat for the MCU's third saga.
DC Studios’ Next Batman Movie Confirms Exciting 2026 Premiere
A brand-new Batman movie is coming out this year ahead of The Batman: Part 2.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Their 9th Kid Superhero
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 just brought another potential Young Avenger to the MCU.
HBO Max Celebrates House of the Dragon Season 3's Incoming Release With New 'Game of Thrones' Feature
HBO Max's latest feature is perfect preparation for House of the Dragon Season 3.
Marvel & Sony Reach ‘Standstill’ Over 1 Key Issue About Spider-Man's TV Future
Marvel Studios has hit another roadblock in its Spider-Man deal with Sony.
Spider-Noir’s 2026 Series Will Be a Different Genre Than Expected
This year's live-action Spider-Man TV show will officially defy genre expectations.
2026's Clone Wars Sequel Will Officially Feature 8 Different Key Star Wars Species
This year's Maul - Shadow Lord is bringing back eight familiar aliens from the galaxy far, far away.
Chris Evans Spoils His Avengers: Doomsday Fate With Major MCU Announcement
The MCU's former Captain America, Chris Evans, shared some big news about his future.
DreamWorks Is Now Making Its 9th Shrek Movie
Another trip to the fairytale land of Shrek is reportedly in development.
Avengers: Doomsday Early Release Chances Get Exciting Update
Avengers: Doomsday may be running away from Dune: Part Three, and it's for the best.
First Look at The Last of Us Season 3 Set Revealed by New Photos
The Last of Us Season 3 set photos hint at a well-known location from the games finally being fully brought to life on-screen.
Marvel's VisionQuest Creator Talks Season 2 Likelihood, Avengers: Doomsday & Agatha All Along Connections, And More (Exclusive)
Will the WandaVision trilogy continue in a potential VisionQuest Season 2? Here's what the showrunner had to say.
James Gunn's Batman Movie Director Is Now Saying That the Internet's Bruce Wayne Fan Castings Have His Curiosity
The DCU's Batman director is seeing your fan casts for the next Dark Knight.
Marvel Announces 2 Major Avengers: Doomsday Crossover Events Ahead of the Movie
These two popular Marvel games will release MCU tie-in events this year.
Disney+ Will Finally Complete Its MCU Collection Plans Next Month
Next month will be a major step forward in the MCU's streaming history.
Disney+ Will Bring Back Its Best Feature In April 2026
Disney+ will cater to its Marvel and Star Wars fans alike in a big way in April 2026.
Disney+ Announces Spider-Man: No Way Home Streaming Release Date
Fans finally know when Spider-Man: No Way Home is coming to Disney+ in the U.S.
Daredevil Born Again Finally Rectifies A Major Netflix-Era Mistake In Season 2
Daredevil: Born Again is proving that its more connected to the MCU than ever.
Disney's Greatest Sci-Fi Franchise Of All Time Finds New Streaming Home
Here's where you'll be able to find Disney's best sci-fi movies streaming starting in April.
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.