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
Spider-Man 4 Breaks A Troubling 6-Year MCU Movie Trend
Marvel Studios has made many post-Endgame mistakes, but this may be the biggest.
2026 Batman Movie Reveals Wild First Look at Its R-Rated Villain
The DCU will have a new R-rated Batman villain in town in a 2026 spin-off.
The Mandalorian Season 4's Replacement Will Be Missing 3 Major Characters from the Show
Not everyone from The Mandalorian is coming back for its Season 4 replacement.
Every Villain Confirmed for Avatar 3 Movie (Photos)
Avatar: Fire and Ash has confirmed six major villains who will return.
Star Wars Abandoned Their Emperor Palpatine Disney+ Return Plans
Somehow Palpatine didn't return... The Star Wars villain almost appeared on Disney+.
Disney+ Just Unveiled Iron Hulk And His 3 New Superpowers
Learn more about Marvel's brand-new Iron Hulk and all his superpowers on Disney+.
Marvel Studios Just Revealed Phase 6's Historic Time Jump
The MCU's first Phase 6 Disney+ show broke a time jump record for the franchise.
Eva Mendes Left Hollywood 11 Years Ago, But Will Reportedly Return For This Special Disney Movie
Eva Mendes is reportedly ending her Hollywood retirement for the perfect role.
Marvel Zombies Trailer Breaks a Poor MCU Record
Fans are still waiting for a trailer for Disney+'s Marvel Zombies, under a month away from release.
Disney+ Confirms The Bad Batch's 2025 Return In New Star Wars Show
The Bad Batch is officially returning after the end of their Disney+ series.
South Park Season 27 Announces Historic New Episode Schedule
Paramount+ is doing things a little differently for South Park Season 27.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Photos Confirm The Return Of 2 Spoilery Netflix Locations
Daredevil: Born Again is about to revisit familiar Netflix locations in Season 2.
Netflix Confirms 11 Biggest 2025 Shows Releasing After Wednesday Season 2
Netflix has some heavy hitters to come in 2025 after Wednesday Season 2.
Upload Season 4 Being Only 4 Episodes Gets Addressed by Robbie Amell: 'Moves Very Quick'
Why is Upload's fourth and final season on Amazon Prime Video so short?
Disney+ Confirms 2025 MCU Crossover Event Is Releasing Next Month
Marvel Studios has a major event series coming to Disney+ later this year.
Jared Leto’s Joker DCU Return Chances Just Got Ruined
Jared Leto's Joker probably won't be returning in James Gunn's DCU based on Peacemaker's latest jabs.
5 MCU Post-Credit Scenes That Directly Set Up Avengers: Doomsday
Find out the biggest teases Marvel Studios dropped for Avengers: Doomsday on the big screen.
Daredevil: Born Again Seasons 3 & 4 Will Happen Under 1 Condition (Report)
Daredevil: Born Again might have a big future ahead on Disney+, according to a new report.
James Gunn Adds Fuel to the DCU's Most-Heated Superhero Casting Rumor With New Photo
DC Studios' most divisive casting rumor is starting to look more likely than ever.
Dafne Keen Has 3-Word Response to Her 'Avengers Doomsday' Cameo Likelihood
Will Dafne Keen's X-23 return for Avengers: Doomsday? Here's what the actress had to say.
Marvel Studios Is Finally Bringing Spider-Man's Best Villain to the MCU (Report)
Marvel Studios is getting ready to debut one of Spider-Man's biggest villains.
Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord’s Next MCU Goal Revealed by New Report
What comes next for Chris Pratt's Star-Lord after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
Thunderbolts' Disney+ Release Proves the MCU Is Finally Learning from Past Mistakes
Marvel Studios has clearly learnt its lessons from previous Disney+ releases.
10 Movie & TV Franchises That Still Need A Lego Game
These 10 franchises should be next up for TT Games after 2026's LEGO Batman game.
James Gunn Gives First Details On DCU’s Green Arrow
What did DC Studios boss James Gunn have to say about Green Arrow's DCU debut?
Marvel Studios Releases First-Ever Poster for the New Iron Fist
The MCU's new Iron Fist caught the spotlight in a fresh Eyes of Wakanda poster.
Spider-Man 4 Theory Reveals the Secret Villain Nobody Saw Coming
This Spider-Man: Brand New Day theory might uncover the movie's biggest secret.
MCU: First Look at Ironheart's Deleted Magic Suit Designs (Photos)
Riri Williams almost looked a little different in Disney+'s Ironheart finale.
Marvel's Most-Wasted Phase 5 Actor Gets Cast In Next Project - And This One Should Do Them Justice
The MCU's Phase 5 wasted one major villain, but her actress is getting a redemption.
Star Wars Movie Villains: A Complete List of All 17 Villains (Including 2027's Starfighter)
The next Star Wars movie has reportedly found its villain, the 17th in franchise movie history.
Avengers Doomsday Will Reportedly Cut This Major Secret Wars Character
Avengers: Doomsday will be missing a key piece of Secret Wars set-up.
Marvel Studios' Netflix Reboot Is Officially No Longer Exclusive to Disney+
Marvel Studios' reboot of a popular Netflix show is getting a second TV home.
MCU’s New Black Panther Gets Exciting Casting Update
The MCU may be gearing up to cast a new T'Challa for the Black Panther franchise.
Disney+'s Young Avengers Will Assemble Sooner Than Expected in 2025 MCU Series
The MCU's Young Avengers will assemble on Disney+ later this year, according to a new report.
HBO Should Abandon Its Harry Potter Reboot, And Make These 8 Spin-Offs Instead
HBO would be better off making new spin-offs to expand the Harry Potter world.
James Gunn Confirms This 2025 DCU Project Is A ‘Direct Sequel’ To Superman
DC Studios has a Superman sequel coming sooner than fans would expect.
The MCU's Next Disney+ Villain Will Be a Beloved Ex-Superhero (Report)
Marvel Studios is bringing back an iconic superhero for its next Disney+ show.
How Much 'Freaky Tales' Movie Is a True Story Vs. Fiction
Freaky Tales featured four storylines that take some inspiration from reality.
Disney+ Confirms 3 Marvel Shows Releasing In August 2025
Some major Marvel superheroes are coming back to Disney+ in August across three new shows.
Love Life Season 2 Reduces Anna Kendrick Role for an Obvious Reason
Why does Anna Kendrick's Darby Carter take a back seat in Love Life Season 2?