Savannah Sanders joined The Direct as a writer in 2020. In addition to writing for The Direct's Star Wars, Marvel, and DC teams, Savannah specializes in the relationship between Disney's blockbuster franchises and the Disney Parks.
Prior to joining The Direct, Savannah was a high school history, government, and English teacher, as well as a freelance writer with bylines for the Touring Plans Blog and Screen Rant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern Illinois University.
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Savannah Sanders's Latest The Direct Articles
2026's Marvel Studios Movies Will Bring Back 5 Original Avengers
Marvel Studios' 2026 slate is bringing back fan-favorite MCU heroes fans haven't seen in far too long.
'So Much Is Wasted': Marvel Actor Is Right About What Needs to Change With MCU Movies
A fan-favorite Marvel star described his luxurious MCU filming experience and argued why it's not necessary.
Marvel's Phase 6 Crossover Movie Will Bring Back 1 Neglected 'Endgame' Hero
Avengers: Doomsday will include a major MCU character that Avengers: Endgame left out of the action.
Marvel Studios Just Permanently Changed the Title for Its 5th Avengers Movie
Marvel Studios released one of its newest movies on Disney+ with a different title from its theatrical version.
Shang-Chi's Main Villain Gets Confirmed for Imminent MCU Return
Wenwu, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' primary villain and troubled parent, has returned to the MCU.
Marvel Finally Releases That Robert Downey Jr. Doctor Doom Teaser to a Public Crowd - And the Audience Didn't React How Some Online MCU Fans Did
The fan response to Robert Downey Jr.'s Avengers: Doomsday return is not what the internet would have audiences believe.
Disney Officially Delays Avengers: Doomsday Contender's Release Date
With Disney's new slate shift, Avengers: Doomsday has one less box office obstacle.
Disney+ Announces Binge Release for Next Star Wars Show
Star Wars isn't looking to make fans wait for more of the brand's next Disney+ show.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the MCU's 10th Alternate Earth
From Earth-616 to The Fantastic Four’s Earth-828, the MCU’s multiverse is bigger than you think.
Disney+ Finally Adds 1 New Section That It Should've Added Years Ago
A new addition to Disney+'s menu is a game-changer for subscribers and reflects the streamer's new direction.
Star Wars Actor Confirms the Return of This Fan-Favorite 'Clone Wars' Character (Exclusive)
The voice behind a certain Star Wars: The Clone Wars character teased his return to that galaxy far, far away.
Disney+ Just Omitted a Key Part of 'Thunderbolts' from Its Streaming Version
The Disney+ version of Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* is different from what many fans saw in theaters.
Star Wars Unveils First-Ever Villain to Wield a Purple Lightsaber
Star Wars' latest project proves purple lightsabers aren't just for Jedi anymore.
Tom Hiddleston Reveals His Next Big TV Show After Loki Season 2 (And It Sounds Great)
Loki star Tom Hiddleston shared an update on his next project and when fans can expect it.
Disney's Underrated 2000s Flop Has Topped the Disney+ Streaming Charts
Boom, baby! An underrated Disney cult classic just seized the #1 spot on Disney+.
Marvel Studios' 3rd Saga Will Include 3 Major MCU Movies (Confirmed)
Marvel Studios is already developing these three major movies for the MCU's next saga.
Chris Hemsworth Receives More Avengers: Doomsday Screentime Than 2 Major X-Men Stars (Report)
Among Avengers: Doomsday's X-Men cast, Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder is holding on to the spotlight.
5 Questions We Still Need Answered About Spider-Man Brand New Day
Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day reveals keep coming, but the movie's biggest mysteries are still unknown.
2025 Fantastic Four Director Had 1 Strict Rule to Limit Reed Richards' Powers
In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Studios restricted Reed Richards' stretching powers for a reason.
Disney Spotlights Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow Amid Pirates Return Rumors
Disney's new Pirates of the Caribbean experience may be evidence of Johnny Depp's return to the franchise.
The 5 Big Marvel & DC TV Shows Releasing In the Rest of 2025
From Marvel Zombies to Peacemaker Season 2, the second half of 2025 is stacked with new Marvel & DC television series.
The Mandalorian Season 4's Replacement Confirmed to Fix the Show's Biggest Problem
The Mandalorian and Grogu is looking to avoid this major Season 3 mistake on the big screen.
5 MCU Lego Sets That Intentionally Misled Fans
From fake cameos to missing battles, these Marvel LEGO sets fooled fans ahead of their movie's release.
Star Wars Eyeing Its 11th MCU Actor for Movie-TV Role
Another Marvel Studios actor is reportedly making the jump to that galaxy far, far away.
Marvel Studios Just Introduced These 10 Fantastic Four Villains into the MCU
In addition to Galactus, The Fantastic Four: First Steps confirmed that a slate of comic book villains exists on Earth-828.
New Spider-Man 4 Set Photo Spoils a Big Moment With Zendaya
The first photos of Zendaya's MJ on the Spider-Man 4 set have surfaced online.
Ultron Just Returned for His 2nd Disney+ Show - And Things Got Strange
Meet Iron Man and His Awesome Friends featured Ultron in a way fans have never seen the Avengers villain before.
The 9 Avengers: Doomsday Superheroes With the Most Expected Screentime
Find out which MCU heroes are expected to dominate the screen in Avengers: Doomsday.
Shelved MCU Sequel Getting Revived at Marvel Studios (And I Can't Wait)
New comments from Marvel Studios' Brad Winderbaum suggest an abandoned MCU sequel is back on the table.
Disney+ Just Replaced the #1 Spot In the MCU Timeline Order
Marvel Studios' latest project for Disney+ also happens to be its oldest.
DC Officially Unveils New Wonder Woman Logo Following Gal Gadot's Exit
DC recently unveiled a new Wonder Woman logo, hinting at a fresh direction for the comic book heroine.
Spider-Man 4's Historic New Villain Breaks a 24-Year Marvel Trend
A report confirmed Spider-Man: Brand New Day's villain is a new direction for the web-slinging franchise.
Disney+ Announces Historic Binge Release for Next MCU Show
Marvel Studios is making history with its Disney+ release strategy for its Black Panther spin-off.
James Gunn Confirms 2 Major Ways His DCU Will Differ from Marvel
Fans shouldn't expect James Gunn's DCU to unfold the same way as the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
James Gunn's Gorilla Grodd Will Reportedly Debut In This HBO Max Show
According to a new report, James Gunn has plans for a certain DC antagonist in an upcoming streaming series.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Reportedly Take Place on 3 Different Earths
A new report claimed Avengers: Doomsday will unfold across at least three universes, some of which fans may recognize.
Disney+ Just Introduced Marvel's Iron Hulk - And He Looks Great
Following Iron Hulk's debut, the green metal hero took the spotlight in a dedicated episode on Disney+.
Disney+ Makes Star Wars History With 2026 Clone Wars Sequel Villain
A fan-favorite Star Wars: The Clone Wars villain is taking center stage with his own Disney+ spin-off.
Avatar 3's First Trailer Is Finally on the Way
The first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash is on its way, and it's sooner than you think.
Disney+ Confirms 2 Inconsistencies In MCU's Phase 5 Timeline
Two recent Marvel Cinematic Universe entries have officially disrupted the established timeline of Phase 5.