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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Netflix Ignites Snyderverse Return Hopes With New Henry Cavill Superman Post
While Warner Bros. is looking for a sale, Netflix posted a picture of Henry Cavill's Superman and Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Rumors Point To 2025 Release
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer might not be far away after all.
Jessica Jones’ MCU Return First Story Details Revealed By Marvel TV Head
Jessica Jones is officially coming back to the MCU, and here are the first plot details.
Eric Kripke Confirms Status of 4 The Boys Spinoff Series (Vought Rising, Mexico & More)
The Boys boss Eric Kripke gave updates on four upcoming spin-off series.
'Shang-Chi 2' Finally Gets an Exciting Update
A long-awaited MCU sequel has finally gotten some positive news after countless delays.
Marvel Studios Will Repeat WandaVision’s Successful Episode Strategy in VisionQuest
VisionQuest will be similar to WandaVision in one major way, confirms its showrunner.
Marvel Boss Confirms 2 MCU Disney+ Series Renewals Are ‘On The Table’
Marvel Studios is looking to end its Season 2 renewal drought on Disney+ with Wonder Man.
Marvel Studios Confirms This 2026 Disney+ Series Will Impact Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will now connect to two MCU Disney+ projects.
Zack Snyder Declares Henry Cavill as Superman 4 Months Into DC Reboot
Some fans may have changed their tune about Henry Cavill's Superman... But not Zack Snyder.
Marvel Studios Announces Return of 1 MCU Young Avengers Hero After His 4 Year Absence
A 2026 MCU Disney+ series will bring back a major Young Avengers hero.
Andrew Garfield Wants to Return as Spider-Man For This 2027 Marvel Movie
Andrew Garfield has one hope for his Spider-Man future after No Way Home.
Marvel Studios Reveals the Winner of Hulk Vs. Thor Round 2 (With a Twist)
Two of the MCU's strongest heroes just had another rematch. But who came out on top?
Avengers: Doomsday Officially Unveils the Fantastic Four's New Costumes (Photos)
The MCU's Fantastic Four are getting a redesign for their second appearance.
This Peacock Series Solved She-Hulk Season 2's Biggest Problem
Marvel Studios could still make She-Hulk Season 2 if it copies this Peacock series.
Minecraft Movie 2 Poster Teases Steve’s Terrifying Next Villain (And It’s Perfect)
The next Minecraft movie will have an even scarier villain for Jack Black's Steve.
Marvel Announces New Wolverine Actor Amid Hugh Jackman Return Rumors
Find out Marvel's next Wolverine actor who will make his debut in 2026.
Matt Reeves' 2026 Batman TV Show Confirmed to Include 'Different' Joker (Exclusive)
A Batman TV show will soon introduce a "very different" take on the Joker.
James Gunn Will Disapprove of This New Avengers: Doomsday Update
This Avengers: Doomsday update wouldn't fly under James Gunn's DC Studios.
HBO's Upcoming Harry Potter Show Reveals First Look at Flashback Scenes That Weren’t in the Movies
The Harry Potter reboot TV series looks to be adding brand-new content.
Super Mario Movie 2: Nintendo Omits 3 Major 'Mario' Characters from Sequel Cast
Will The Super Mario Galaxy Movie be missing three iconic cast members?
Marvel Studios Finally Reveals Wonder Man's MCU Costume - And It Looks Great
Catch the first look at the MCU's exciting new superhero, Wonder Man.
New Lego Batman & Robin Batmobile Set Will Finally Make This Lego Live-Action Batman Collection a Reality
Find out why Batman fans should be excited for LEGO's new Batmobile.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 3 Likelihood Gets Addressed by David Henrie
Is Wizards of Waverly Place's sequel series returning for Season 3 at Disney?
Superman 2: New Photo Sparks Major DC Superhero Cameo Rumors
A major DCU superhero actor might be coming back in James Gunn’s Superman sequel.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its Answer to Henry Cavill's Black Superman (Photos)
The MCU's answer to Superman almost got a black suit in a Phase 5 movie.
Marvel Studios Unveils 7th Alien Race to Invade Earth In the MCU
The MCU just faced its seventh alien invasion in its latest Disney+ series.
James Gunn Unveils DC's 5 Next Movies & TV Shows
Here's what's coming next in James Gunn's DCU after Peacemaker Season 2.
James Gunn Finally Confirms Who His Most Evil Marvel & DC Villain Is
James Gunn finally revealed which of his superhero movie and TV show villains are evilest.
Black Panther Disney+ Series Season 2 Now In Trouble After Studio Bankruptcy
Disney+'s Black Panther spin-off Eyes of Wakanda may not continue into Season 2 after all.
Marvel Zombies' 8 Most R Rated Moments
The MCU's latest R-rated Disney+ series took full advantage of its adult-only rating.
James Gunn Confirms Peacemaker's Finale Will Fix Season 2's Biggest Issue
Peacemaker Season 2 has been beloved, but one glaring issue has stuck out all along.
Marvel Studios' Next Sequel Will Be Much Darker Than Its Predecessors (Report)
The MCU's next big movie might be making a tonal shift from its previous trilogy.
Disney Boss Refutes 1 Popular Lie About Their Sequels
One Disney executive wants fans to know this key detail about the company's sequel strategy.
Marvel Studios' New Release Finally Solves Long-Running Thanos Mystery 4 Years Later
Marvel Studios took four years to resolve its latest Thanos-related cliffhanger.
DC Confirms David Corenswet Won't Appear In 'Superman' Sequel After All
DC Studios' first Superman sequel isn't bringing back David Corenswet.
Marvel Studios Wants These 2 Villains To Succeed Doctor Doom In MCU Phase 7 (Rumor)
The MCU is already planning the successor to Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.
Marvel Studios Just Revealed a New Name for the MCU's Raft Prison in 2025 Disney+ Show
The Raft just got renamed almost a decade after its first MCU appearance.
It's the End of an Era for Chris Hemsworth's Thor
Thor's next MCU appearance will break an unfortunate trend for the character.
Latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set Photos Reveal Peter’s Biggest MCU Challenge Yet
Tom Holland's Spider-Man will face a huge threat in Brand New Day, confirms set photos.
PlayStation Confirms 3rd Marvel Superhero Game Releasing In 2026
Marvel will be releasing three games on the PS5 and other platforms in 2026.