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 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+.
Marvel Debunks One Rumor About Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom
The theories about Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom origin just got more confusing.
Marvel's Sentry Actor Almost Starred In This Spider-Man Villain Movie
The MCU's latest newcomer revealed he almost appeared in a Spider-Man villain movie.
5 Ways James Gunn's Superman Improves Upon Zack Snyder's Version
Superman is about to get his first solo movie in over a decade, and it already looks better than the last.
Marvel Studios Issues Official Statement on Deadpool's MCU Future
What comes next for Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool? Marvel Studios may have teased his future.
Superman 2025's Justice Gang Fate Confirmed By Latest Trailer
DC Studios may have spoiled what happens to the Justice Gang after Superman.
Thunderbolts’ [SPOILERS] Ending Twist Isn’t Exactly What It Seems
Many fans are misinterpreting Thunderbolts*'s game-changing ending twist.
Stranger Things Season 5: Netflix Releases New AI-Generated Promo Poster
Netflix is hyping up Stranger Things Season 5 in a very controversial way.
Spider-Man 4 Casting Hints at Miles Morales’ Imminent MCU Debut
Spider-Man: Brand New Day added another cast member. Is Miles Morales on his way?
Thunderbolts Twist Sets Marvel up to Correct a Major MCU Villain Mistake
Thunderbolts* was hiding a shocking twist, and it could fix one of the MCU's most controversial villains.
Marvel Just Perfectly Set Up She-Hulk’s Avengers: Doomsday Introduction
A new MCU superhero conflict may prep She-Hulk up for a role in Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Releases Official 'New Avengers' Teaser (Video)
Marvel Studios started hyping up the New Avengers with a special teaser.
2025 Superman Movie Will Now Give Clark Kent His Own Enemy (Confirmed)
James Gunn's Superman just confirmed another adversary for Clark Kent.
Spider-Man Is Now Confirmed to Appear In 5 Upcoming Marvel Movies & TV Shows
What does the future of Spider-Man hold? The wall-crawler will appear in five upcoming projects.
MCU: Where Are the Avengers In Thunderbolts? Every Hero's Absence Explained
Thunderbolts* had an Avengers-level threat, so why didn't they come to help?
Did Val Buy Avengers Tower? New Marvel Watchtower Explained
The eight-year-long mystery of who bought Avengers Tower is finally resolved in Thunderbolts*.
Why Does Thunderbolts Have an Asterisk? True Meaning Revealed by Director
After months of marketing ploys, the true meaning of the Thunderbolts*' asterisk was finally revealed.
May 1 Will Be a Great Day for Spider-Man Fans
Spider-Man fans should get excited, as May 1 is going to be a great day.
HBO Recasts Harry Potter Actor in New Role for Reboot TV Series Cast
HBO's Harry Potter reboot is bringing back one original actor in a new role.
Marvel Studios Confirms Phase 4 Villain Will Play Major Role in 2026 MCU Movie
An MCU Phase 4 villain might be taking a heroic turn with his 2026 return.
Disney+ Starts Streaming 'Thunderbolts' Special Ahead of Movie Release
Thunderbolts* is getting close, and Disney+ released a special new look to further the film's hype.
Invincible Spin-offs Get Exciting Update from Robert Kirkman
The first Invincible spin-off is coming soon, and more may be coming.
'Murder at Yellowstone City' Confirms Who the Killer Actually Is
Find out exactly who was the killer at the end of Murder at Yellowstone City.
Dave Filoni Reveals Why His 'Star Wars' Movie Is Taking So Long - And Now I'm Convinced That It May Never Happen
Is Dave Filoni's Star Wars movie ever going to happen? Here's the latest update on the MandoVerse event.
MCU: LEGO Just Spoiled Phase 6's Big Supervillain Debut (Photos)
Marvel Studios is hiding Phase 6's next big villain, but LEGO has spoiled its design.
Fire Country: Here's Why Jake Had to Leave the Show's Position at Station 42
Is Jordan Calloway's Jake actually leaving Station 42? Here's the truth about his Fire Country future.
2025 Superman Movie Confirmed to Crossover With 3 DCU TV Shows
James Gunn's Superman will already start setting up other TV shows and movies.