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
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?
Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Sue Storm's MCU Superpowers
Sue Storm's MCU superpowers are exactly what you'd expect in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Avatar 3 Will Abandon the First Two Movies' Color Scheme (Confirmed)
Avatar: Fire and Ash will look a little different color-wise to its predecessors.
Marvel Studios Confirms Fantastic Four 2025's 'Most Popular' Member
One member of the MCU's new Fantastic Four is more popular than the rest.
Percy Jackson Season 3 Will Fix a Big Mistake from Season 2, Confirms Actor
The wait for Disney+'s Percy Jackson Season 3 may not be quite as long.
Marvel Star Claims His New DC Role Doesn't Even Compare to His Old MCU Role
A former MCU star is getting an upgrade for his role in James Gunn's DCU.
Harry Potter HBO TV Series First Photos Reveal Mini-City For Actors + Privet Drive Set
HBO's Harry Potter is one step closer to starting production as the first photos surface.
Doctor Who Actor Makes Record-Breaking Return 62 Years After Series Debut
Doctor Who just brought back one of its original stars, possibly setting her up for a major role in the finale.
Marvel Studios Confirms 2 New Black Panther Disney+ Spin-offs Releasing This Summer
The Black Panther franchise is expanding this year on Disney+ with two spin-offs.
A New Hangover-Style Comedy Movie Is Finally Happening - And It's Eyeing a Huge Lead Star
A Hangover-esque comedy is on the way, and it is eyeing a major Star Wars actor to star.
MCU: Annihilators Team-Up Movie In the Works (Report)
Marvel Studios might be bringing another superhero team to the big screen.
Superman 2025: Here’s Why Lois Knowing Clark’s Secret Changes Everything
Clark Kent and Lois Lane's relationship will be a little different in 2025's Superman.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie Will Copy Tom Holland's Spider-Man Strategy (Confirmed)
Marvel Studios is repeating its Spider-Man strategy to bring the Fantastic Four to the MCU.
First Look at Avengers: Doomsday's Official Comic-Con Display (Photos)
The road to Avengers: Doomsday is heating up at a 2025 Comic-Con event.
'You' Season 5 Producer Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending
Find out how Netflix's You ended after Season 5 following comments from the series' cast and crew.
DC Studios Confirms 1 Superhero Will Appear In 3 DCU Movies & Shows by 2026
One DCU superhero will be appearing more than any other in just one year.
Doctor Who Showrunner Teases More Mature Spin-Off Coming Soon (Exclusive)
Doctor Who's next spin-off will dial up the maturity when it arrives on Disney+.