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
1 Upcoming DC Movie Reportedly Facing Budget Cuts
DC Studios has reportedly slashed its budget for one major 2027 movie.
Kevin Feige Is Reviving 1 Cancelled Marvel Movie (Report)
Marvel Studios may be reviving a major Fox movie with links to the Deadpool franchise.
Netflix Just Changed Stranger Things Prequel Scenes After Season 5 Release (Report)
Stranger Things Season 5's prequel is getting some rewrites before a major event.
10 Most Exciting Upcoming LEGO Sets Releasing In 2026
These 10 upcoming LEGO sets will have collectors salivating all year round.
Here's When Avengers: Doomsday's First LEGO Sets Are Now Expected To Drop
LEGO collectors will build their first Avengers: Doomsday scenes this year.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Adds 4 More Villains to Its Massive Rogues' Gallery
Learn more about Spider-Man: Brand New Day's four new Enforcer villains.
First Look at Bradley Cooper's DCU Superhero Costume Revealed In Full
Catch the best look yet at Bradley Cooper's DCU costume from Superman.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets Official Record-Breaking Runtime
Universal confirmed how long fans will be seated for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
'Wuthering Heights' 2026 Movie Family Tree - Heathcliff's Relation to the Main Characters (Pictures)
Learn more about the 13 major players in Wuthering Heights' family tree.
DC Studios Is Now Making 6 New Animated TV Shows
From Green Lanterns to the Dark Knight, DC Studios is going all-in on animated shows at HBO Max.
MCU: LEGO Just Spoiled Phase 6's Big Villain Debut
LEGO continued its trend of spoiling MCU projects with a major Phase 6 villain reveal.
Marvel Studios Cancels Plans To Debut This Major Hero In Avengers: Doomsday (Report)
Avengers: Doomsday almost added a highly-anticipated superhero to the MCU.
Spider-Man Brand New Day: New Leaked Photo May Spoil Tobey Maguire-Inspired Twist
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man may be getting a new (but familiar) superpower in Spider-Man 4.
James Gunn's DCU Batman Will Differ From ‘The Batman’ in 2 Key Ways (Report)
DC Studios' two Batman franchises will come with some much-needed differences.
Crime 101 Director Admits Chris Hemsworth & Mark Ruffalo's Marvel History Had a Major Impact on the New Thriller Movie (Exclusive)
Crime 101 brings together multiple MCU powerhouses, an aspect that played a role in forming their new relationship.
Moana 3 Finally Gets A Positive Update
Fans may not have to wait another eight years to see Moana 3 become a reality.
HBO’s 6-Part Fantasy Masterpiece Keeps Getting Better
Are you missing out on HBO's latest and greatest fantasy series which is airing right now?
The Housemaid 2: Deleted Scene Sets Up Return Of Major Character (Watch)
The Housemaid's Secret is bringing back one major character, and a deleted scene teased what comes next.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Phase 6's First Sequel
One beloved MCU Disney+ series is getting its Phase 6 sequel sooner than expected.
MCU’s Rumored Scarlet Witch Movie Villain Reportedly Revealed
Wanda Maximoff may have found her next foe in the MCU, and it's a perfect choice.
James Gunn Just Fixed The DCU 2026 Release Schedule’s Biggest Problem
DC Studios is set up for success in 2026 after shifting one major DCU movie.
Marvel Studios Reveals First HD Looks at 11 Avengers: Doomsday Heroes
Avengers: Doomsday's first four teaser pulled back the curtain on 11 major players.
DC Studios Reportedly Shelves DCU Wonder Woman Spinoff Series
The ladies of Themyscira won't be getting their HBO Max spin-off series in the DCU anymore.
Marvel Studios Will Officially Break Its 16-Year Super Bowl Trailer Rule in 2026
Marvel Studios' 2026 Super Bowl trailer decision is bound to upset fans.
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).