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
Epic Universe Wants You to Avoid 1 'Big Mistake' While at the Park
Find out what Universal doesn't want you to do when visiting Epic Universe.
Marvel Studios Will Bring Back Ultron With 1 Major Design Change
An Avengers villain may be returning to the MCU, but he may not be the same baddie fans remember.
Epic Universe Director Explains Why The Mario Movie Didn't Impact Nintendo Land
There's a reason Epic Universe's Super Nintendo World didn't copy the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and it's a good one.
Marvel Studios Just Recast a Key Spider-Man Actress for Phase 6
Marvel Studios' latest casting news is a new star for a preexisting Spider-Man role.
Thunderbolts Movie Ending Just Spoiled Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Debut According to Major Marvel Movie Theory
Thunderbolts* spoilerly post-credits scene could be the worst thing to happen to the MCU since Thanos.
New Fantastic Four 2025 Clip Confirms 1 Striking Similarity to WandaVision (& It's Exciting)
Marvel director Matt Shakman is repeating a WandaVision storyline for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Disney+ Releases First Poster for 2025 Black Panther Show (And It Looks Stunning)
The newly revealed poster for Eyes of Wakanda pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman's original Black Panther movie.
MCU: X-Men Reboot Movie Gets Encouraging Casting Update
New progress about Marvel Studios' casting process for its X-Men movie has been revealed.
I Visited Universal Epic Universe for 3 Days - This Is What Impressed Me the Most
If you think you know theme parks, Universal Orlando's Epic Universe will prove you wrong.
Disney+ Makes MCU History by Replacing Superhero With New Actor
The next season of this Marvel Studios Disney+ show looks to make MCU history with a superhero change-up.
Marvel Studios' Final Phase 5 Villain Is Now Confirmed - 'Zealous' and 'Super Dark'
Marvel Studios is closing out Phase 5 of the MCU with a new, dynamically "dark" villain.
Universal's Epic Universe Director Responds to Those Zelda Expansion Rumors
Questions about Epic Universe's Zelda references were officially addressed.
Disney Channel Just Cancelled Another Beloved Show
Disney Channel added to its list of cancelled shows with yet another axed production.
Disney Confirms Its 9 Big Movies Releasing In 2026 (Marvel, Star Wars & More)
From Toy Story 5 to live-action Moana, Disney is looking to dominate the box office with its 2026 theatrical slate.
2025 Superman Movie Runtime Breaks DC Franchise Record
The runtime of James Gunn's Superman raised a few eyebrows amongst DC fans.
New Fantastic Four 2025 Footage Includes Key 'Thunderbolts' Connection
New footage from The Fantastic Four: First Steps included a detail that may be familiar to Thunderbolts* audiences.
Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Movie Brings Back 9 Characters from the Original Film
A surprising number of animated characters are making the jump to live-action in Disney's Lilo and Stitch remake.
Disney+ Reveals the 5 Most Popular Star Wars Movies In 2025
Fans of that galaxy far, far away may be surprised by these Star Wars rankings.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Race-Swapping Professor X In the MCU
A new report reveals who Marvel Studios is considering for the MCU's Professor X.
Lilo and Stitch Popcorn Buckets Buyer Guide (AMC, Cinemark & Regal)
Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch has a popcorn bucket for every member of your 'ohana.
A Classic Disney Villain Is Now Confirmed to Return In 2026 Movie
A familiar Disney villain is making her return in a 2026 movie, but she isn't the only one.
Robert Downey Jr.'s New Avengers 5 Photo Reveals First Hint At Doom's Damaged Face
Robert Downey Jr.'s latest social media post offered new hints at Marvel Studios' design for Doctor Doom.
Lego Fully Reveals First-Ever Fantastic Four Set, Featuring Galactus
LEGO unveiled its first-ever The Fantastic Four: First Steps playset centered around a massive Galactus.
Marvel Studios' First Phase 7 Villain Revealed - And He's the Perfect Choice
Marvel Studios has already locked in a major comic book villain for Phase 7 of the MCU.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie's Biggest Casting Mystery Just Got Solved
Marvel Studios finally revealed who has been cast as one of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' key characters.
The Chosen Season 6 Gets Promising Update (Official)
Season 6 of The Chosen may be released way later than fans originally expected.
Star Wars Confirms 1 Major Villain Was Secretly a Father All Along
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld revealed new details about a fan-favorite villain's backstory.
Ahsoka Tano Confirmed to Return In 2025 Disney+ Star Wars Show
Ahsoka Tano is returning that galaxy far, far away sooner than expected and not in the way fans might think.
Controversial Live-Action 'Lilo and Stitch' Change Gets Official Response from Director
Lilo and Stitch's director commented on the fan backlash over the remake's biggest change.
Marvel Studios Is Hiding 3 Major 'Fantastic Four' Actors from All the Trailers
Marvel Studios appears to be keeping three Fantastic Four: First Steps actors off-screen for as long as possible.
The Chosen Season 5 Gets Major Streaming Announcement
Fans of The Chosen are about to find out when Season 5 begins streaming.
Andor Season 2 Says Goodbye to Fan-Favorite Character
Season 2 of Andor already has fans emotional after Episode 3 killed off a respected series regular.
Black Widow Actress Announces Surprise Return In 2025 MCU Movie
Days before Thunderbolts* theatrical release, a Black Widow star revealed her unexpected return to the MCU.
Ahsoka Season 2 Now Confirmed to Include 9 'Star Wars Rebels' Characters
Season 2 of Ahsoka is the live-action Star Wars Rebels sequel fans have been waiting for.
Marvel Studios Is Saying Goodbye to Chris Hemsworth's Thor (Report)
A new rumor suggests Phase 6 of the MCU may be Chris Hemsworth's last as Thor, the God of Thunder.
Star Wars Tried But Failed to Cast 5 Major Actors In New 2027 Movie
Five Hollywood actors passed on Lucasfilm's offer to appear alongside Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter.
2025 Black Panther Disney+ Show Will Premiere Way Earlier Than Expected
Marvel Animation will unveil its Eyes of Wakanda series for Disney+ in advance of its scheduled release date.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Include 7 of Marvel's Strongest Characters
The Avengers: Doomsday cast is shaping up to be the MCU's biggest on-screen power struggle yet.
Marvel Studios Announces 5 Female Superheroes Returning In Phase 6
This line-up of Marvel heroines is already confirmed for more big-screen storytelling in Phase 6.
Meet Josh King: 5 Things to Know About American Idol 2025 Singer
From his mentor to why it took so long for him to audition, here's what to know about American Idol 2025's Josh King.