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: 5 Upcoming Movies & TV Shows Where Wonder Man Could Appear Next
Marvel Studios may be staying quiet on Wonder Man's MCU future for now, but there is plenty of room for Simon Williams to appear again.
James Gunn’s DCU Reverses Course, Brings Back Snyderverse Mainstay
A beloved SnyderVerse creative is returning for James Gunn's DCU in 2026.
Pirates of the Caribbean 6's Johnny Depp Replacement Revealed by Insider
The next Pirates of the Caribbean movie has reportedly chosen its main character.
Avengers: Doomsday Trilogy Reportedly in Discussion at Disney
Marvel Studios could kickstart a new Avengers trilogy with Doomsday in 2026.
All 12 Post-Credits Scenes In James Gunn's DCU, Ranked
James Gunn's DCU already delivered 12 post-credit scenes in its first year.
Disney's Live-Action Bambi Movie Writer Raises Concern That the Remake May Now Be Cancelled With New Comments: 'I Have Not Even Checked In' (Exclusive)
The writer behind Disney's live-action Bambi movie addressed the project, and some issues may have arisen.
Supergirl Will Officially Repeat 1 Key Superman Super Bowl Strategy
The next movie from James Gunn's DCU is following in Superman's promotional footsteps.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Casting Report Hints At Universally-Hated Villain Debut
Spider-Man: Brand New Day might be introducing a controversial recent Marvel character.
Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse’s Release Just Crossed A Major Milestone
Sony's Spider-Verse threequel is finally edging closer after a streak of delays.
Lucasfilm’s New Star Wars Movie Strategy Revealed by Insider Report
Lucasfilm's new bosses have a new plan for making Star Wars movies going forward.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Gets A New Trailer Update That Nobody Wanted
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer won't debut when fans were hoping for it to.
Marvel Studios Confirms What We Suspected About The New Avengers Tower
Tony Stark's old Avengers Tower has undergone some work in the MCU's Phase 5.
Marvel’s Answer To John Wick Is Clear, But The MCU Is Wasting Him On Disney+
Marvel Studios needs to bring its John Wick equivalent to theaters in this clever way.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Needs to Say Goodbye to the Weakest Part of the Show
The Punisher is getting his own reboot this year, and Disney+ must avoid one Netflix mistake.
Marvel Producer Confirms That Wonder Man Being a Mutant In the MCU Got Officially Discussed By Marvel Studios (Exclusive)
Is the MCU's Wonder Man a mutant? Here's what showrunner Andrew Guest told The Direct.
Wonder Man’s MCU Timeline Placement Confuses Fans, But Actually Makes Perfect Sense
Marvel Studios just updated the official MCU timeline on Disney+ with Wonder Man, and its placement is confusing fans (but it really shouldn't be).
Wonder Man Sets Up Major Spider-Man: Brand New Day Villain
One of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's villain groups just appeared in Wonder Man.
Wonder Man Recasts Daredevil Actor As Himself
Another Marvel Legacy actor is returning in Disney+'s Wonder Man, but in a very different way.
Wonder Man Season 2's Story Gets Officially Teased By Showrunner (Exclusive)
Find out the first clues to Wonder Man Season 2's potential storyline straight from the showrunner.
Marvel Report Reveals Exactly When MCU’s New Black Panther Will Arrive
The MCU's next Black Panther is reportedly edging closer to their debut.
Marvel Studios Omits 2 Major Avengers: Doomsday Teams From 4 Trailers
Two key Avengers: Doomsday teams didn't make the cut for Marvel Studios' four-trailer campaign.
Marvel Studios Is Finally Fixing 'Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness'
The MCU can finally undo Doctor Strange 2's biggest mistake in one upcoming project.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Makes DC History With New Logo
DC Studios is making it clear that Lanterns stands above other DCU projects.
Marvel Studios Will Finally Debut the MCU's Next Lead Hero In 2 Days
The MCU is adding a brand-new face with its next Disney+ series very soon.
2026's The Punisher Reboot Release Plan Confirms Major MCU Milestone
Marvel Studios' first Punisher project will make history for the MCU and Disney+ with its release.
Harry Potter Star Accidentally Confirms New Voldemort Actor
Harry Potter's last Voldemort actor might have just spoiled his successor.
Marvel Officially Addresses Wonder Man’s MCU Future After Disney+ Series
Is Avengers membership on the cards for Yaya Abdul-Mateen II's Wonder Man?
Hawkeye Season 2 Gets Official Status Update (And It's Not Good)
The mystery surrounding Disney+'s Hawkeye Season 2 renewal is still growing.
Black Panther 3 Will Officially Extend Marvel's Rough 5-Year Sequel Streak
Marvel Studios has had a major sequel problem across the Multiverse Saga, and Black Panther 3 will be no different.
Supergirl Name-Drops Lobo’s Iconic Nickname In New DCU Promo
DC Studios is preparing fans for Lobo's DCU debut in June's Supergirl.
Star Wars’ Next Trilogy Chooses Its 1st Main Character (Report)
The next Star Wars trilogy is reportedly bringing back one familiar face from the Disney era.
Amazon Won't Release 'Reacher' Season 4 Until After 1 Crucial Event
The Reacher franchise is expanding at Amazon Prime Video with another important chapter.
Legendary 'Avengers' Actor Confirms He's Not Returning For 'Doomsday'
Avengers: Doomsday will be missing a major MCU superhero, according to his actor.
Tom Holland Is Destined to Make Box Office History In 2026
With multiple starring roles set for 2026, the year of Tom Holland is nigh.
February 2026 Will Be a Rough Month For Disney+ Subscribers
It's rewatch season for Disney+ subscribers in February, with limited new offerings on the way.
Kit Harington’s MCU Return Finally Gets Some Good News
Game of Thrones' Kit Harington looks to be making an MCU comeback after all.
Disney Confirms Its 6 Biggest Movies Releasing In 2027
2027 is looking busy for the House of Mouse, with six major new blockbusters.
Marvel Celebrates Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Success With Surprise 5th Countdown Video
The countdown to Avengers: Doomsday is heating up with a surprise fifth video release.
VisionQuest Will Reverse Agatha All Along’s Theme, According To Marvel TV Boss
Disney+'s VisionQuest will flip the script on Agatha All Along's biggest theme.
HBO Max Is About to Lose Another Big DC TV Show
One of DC’s weirdest TV shows is leaving HBO Max at the end of January.