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
MCU Insiders Claim Deadpool 4 & Blade Movies Are Coming, But There Is A Catch
Fans might not be seeing Blade or Deadpool 4 playing in theaters anytime soon.
Marvel Phase 6 Confirmed to Include 7 of the MCU's Weakest Heroes
The MCU's Phase 6 will have some ultra-powerful heroes, but also some of the weakest.
4 Ways Fantastic Four: First Steps Sets Up Avengers: Doomsday
The road to Avengers: Doomsday just got more interesting after The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Every MCU Movie Releasing After Fantastic Four: First Steps (2026 & Beyond)
Find out what comes next for the MCU after The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look At MCU’s 4th Iron Fist
The MCU is officially bringing Iron Fist back in its next Disney+ series.
DCU Theory Reveals How Batman Will Form the Justice League (And It Makes Perfect Sense)
I think I know exactly how the Justice League needs to form in the DCU.
Ironheart's Ending Finally Did What WandaVision Was Afraid to Do
Ironheart finally gave fans the WandaVision ending they were hoping for.
6 Missed Opportunities That Would’ve Made The MCU’s Phase 5 Truly Great
The MCU’s Phase 5 is over, and Marvel Studios missed the mark in key ways.
Captain America 4 Removed This Weird Supervillain (Photos)
Captain America: Brave New World almost had one more weird-looking villain.
James Gunn Confirms How DCU’s Aquaman Will Differ From Jason Momoa’s
The DCU's new Aquaman is making one change from Jason Momoa's DCEU hero.
James Gunn Confirms Snyderverse Canon Questions Will Finally Be Answered Soon
DC Studios is about to clear up some canon confusion after Superman's release.
DC Studios' Batman Villain Movie Reveals First Plot Details + New Casting
The DCU's 2026 Batman villain movie revealed some exciting plot details.
James Gunn Teases Batman’s DCU Debut Might Come Sooner Than Expected
James Gunn seems to have changed his tune on Batman's DCU movie debut.
Shelved Marvel Studios Movie Still Happening, First Details Revealed
This much-anticipated Marvel Studios movie is officially still happening, despite concerns.
DC Studios Is Officially Replacing James Gunn For This DCU Show, And I'm Worried
James Gunn won't be writing this DC Studios project, and that might be cause for concern.
Marvel Studios Confirms the Next Black Panther Villain for Phase 6
The MCU is about to introduce Black Panther’s latest villain this year.
Superman Just Set Up Lex Luthor’s Return in This R-Rated Series
Where will the DCU's Lex Luthor appear next after his defeat in Superman?
HBO’s Green Lantern Series Likely to Be DCU’s 4th R-Rated Show
Here's when HBO's Green Lantern show might end up being an R-rated addition to the DCU.
Superman 2025 Confirms Why Jor-El Sent Superman to Earth (And It's Different from Most DC Canon)
The DCU's Jor-El differs from what has come before in other Superman adaptations.
Every DCU Movie Releasing After Superman (2026 & Beyond)
Find out what comes next for the DCU with Superman playing in theaters.
Superman 2025 Just Decanonized 1 Key Detail from James Gunn’s Last DC Movie
One key detail from The Suicide Squad might not be canon after Superman.
James Gunn Is Developing the Superman Spin-Off DC Fans Are Begging For
DC Studios might be working on a Superman spin-off for a major superhero.
Mephisto’s Next MCU Project Gets Promising Update, And Its Perfect
Marvel Studios has big plans for Mephisto after his MCU debut in Ironheart.
If James Gunn's Superman Flops, 3 DCU Movies Are In Danger of Cancellation
Which DC Studios projects might faced the chopping block if Superman flops?
Marvel Studios Teases The Return Of This MCU Side-Villain
Find out which Marvel Studios side-villain may be lining up an MCU comeback.
Superman 2025 Post-Credit Scenes Might Not Be What DCU Fans Want
It seems fans shouldn't get too excited for Superman's post-credits scenes.
James Gunn Confirms 1 Black Adam Star Will Return In His New DCU
James Gunn's Superman just added a familiar DCEU star who appeared in Black Adam to the cast.
Ironheart Just Ended Phase 5, Here’s Every Phase 6 Movie & Show Confirmed to Release
Two years later, the MCU's Phase 5 is over, and Phase 6 will begin in a matter of weeks.
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.