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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Who Darby Ends Up With In 'Love Life' Finally Gets Unveiled In Episode 10 of Season 1
Here's who Anna Kendrick's Darby ends up with after Love Life Season 1.
MCU: First Look at Hawkeye's 2025 Return Confirms His Doomed Fate (Photos)
Hawkeye is finally ending his four-year MCU absence in 2025, and he looks to be doomed.
James Gunn Already Plans On Recasting This DCU Actor
DC Studios is eyeing a return for one actor whom James Gunn praises as "the best" he has ever worked with.
The MCU Just Introduced Its 6th New Black Panther On Disney+
The MCU is racking up its collection of Black Panthers after a new Disney+ series.
Love Life Season 3 Story Possibilities Shared by Show Producers Prior to Series Cancellation and Netflix Popularity Surge
What would have happened next in the cancelled HBO Max original Love Life?
The MCU Phase 4's Most Forgotten Project Is Getting a Sequel
Nobody could've guessed this Phase 4 project would get a sequel at Marvel Studios.
DCU's 8th Team Up Project Gets Exciting Production Update
One of DC's most anticipated live-action team-ups is taking a step forward.
Star Wars Report Reveals Big Plans For Rey’s New Jedi Order Return
Lucasfilm reportedly has big plans for Rey's post-sequel trilogy New Jedi Order.
Deadliest Catch: The Fate of Jake Anderson's Titan Explorer Boat After Sink Scare Has Seemingly Been Revealed by His Social Media
Find out the fate of the Titan Explorer after Deadliest Catch's Season 21 premiere.
Marvel Boss Finally Answers If Harry Styles Will Return to the MCU
Will Harry Styles' Eros return to the MCU? Or is his story over after just one scene?
The Watcher Returns for 5th MCU Disney+ Project
The Watcher just showed up in the MCU again after the What If...? series finale.
Michael B. Jordan's MCU Character Returns In 2025 Disney+ Show
Michael B. Jordan's Kilmonger just became even more important in MCU history.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Photos Reveal 7 Major Spoilers
Find out the biggest spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, almost one year out from release.
Marvel Studios Releases First-Ever Poster for the New Black Panther
Marvel Studios just unveiled a poster for a new Black Panther superhero in the MCU.
MCU: Franklin Richards Will Become Evil In Avengers: Doomsday Due to Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Multiverse Plan, According to New Theory
Marvel Studios might be setting up Franklin Richards to become evil in the MCU.
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.