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Marvel Studios Will Debut Long-Awaited Young Avenger In MCU Saga 3 (Report)

3 days ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

Another Young Avenger has become the topic of a new rumor for the MCU's third saga, following the Infinity Saga (2008 - 2019) and the Multiverse Saga (2021 - 2027). Over the last couple of years, the team of teenage superheroes has slowly started to be introduced in the franchise, with characters like Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) and Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) getting the Marvel Studios spotlight across multiple projects.
Born Again Season 2's Resurrection of Dead Characters Gets Addressed by Star

3 days ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

One of the stars behind Daredevil: Born Again shared their thoughts on the possibility of the resurrection of dead characters being explored in Season 2. Season 1 of the Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio-led Disney+ series opened with the shocking death of Elden Henson's Foggy Nelson from the Netflix Daredevil series, leading many to wonder if the beloved MCU character will ever return.
Wyatt Russell Joins Exclusive MCU Club in New Avengers

4 days ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

Thunderbolts* star Wyatt Russell joins an exclusive MCU club with his appearance in the franchise's latest movie. Russell, the son of actor Kurt Russell, debuted in the MCU back in Falcon and the Winter Soldier in 2021, bringing to life the morally grey John Walker/U.S. Agent (a veteran brought in to be the new Captain America after Chris Evans' Steve Rogers retired at the end of Avengers: Endgame).
The 8 Big Superhero Movies & TV Shows Releasing In 2025 Summer (Marvel, DC & More)

4 days ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

It is not just Marvel and DC that will dominate the summer season, as several big-name superhero movies and TV shows have been confirmed for release in Summer 2025. This year's summer season was always going to be a big deal with the likes of Fantastic Four and Superman on the super-powered slate, but there is still plenty to get excited about outside of those.
New Thunderbolts Poster Spoils the Movie's Big Twist

4 days ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

Marvel Studios spoiled Thunderbolts' big twist for fans who have not seen the movie in a new poster for the MCU team-up film. After only one week in theaters, spoilers centered on the Florence Pugh-led comic book blockbuster have become free-game in Marvel Studios marketing, it seems, with the red brand already publicly diving into some of the movie's biggest reveals.
Marvel Studios Confirms 5 Historic New Superheroes In Phase 6

5 days ago | thedirect.com | Klein Felt

A few new superheroes with special superpowers will make their MCU debut in upcoming Marvel Studios Phase 6 projects, such as The Fantastic Four: The First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday. Some of the best parts of new Marvel movies are new characters from Marvel Comics coming over to the big screen, which is sure to happen as the MCU's Multiverse Saga ends.
First Look at Michael Rooker's New DC Character Leaves Fans Stunned

5 days ago | thedirect.com | Richard Nebens

Michael Rooker's new DC character was officially revealed for the first time, leaving viewers in a state of shock as questions arise about what will happen with him. After making appearances in both the MCU and another DC project over the last decade, the comic book movie veteran will take on his third unique role with the blue brand in 2025. The first official trailer for DC Studios' Peacemaker Season 2 provided the first look at Michael Rooker's new character in the DC Universe.
2025 Superman Movie: Lex Luthor's Supermodel Girlfriend Just Got Confirmed (Photos)

5 days ago | thedirect.com | Nathan Johnson

Fans finally know who Lex Luthor's girlfriend will be in Superman, thanks to actress and supermodel Sara Sampaio. Sampaio was announced as a cast member for Superman in November 2023 alongside Skyler Gisondo, who will be playing Jimmy Olsen. The actress will portray a character named Eve Teschmacher. According to Sara Sampaio, her character, Eve Teschmacher, will be Lex Luthor's girlfriend in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film.
Oscar Isaac Confirms Whether Poe Dameron Will Return In Rey's Star Wars Movie

5 days ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Oscar Isaac recently addressed the burning question on many Star Wars fans' minds: will Poe Dameron be back for Rey's (Daisy Ridley) next adventure? While attending a special Andor screening, Isaac commented on the possibility of reprising his role in the upcoming Star Wars project. After a recent Andor Season 2 screening in New York, Oscar Isaac was asked directly by a fan if he's going to return as Poe Dameron in Rey's upcoming movie.
Wick Is Pain: Chad Stahelski & Josh Oreck on Telling the Messy, Authentic Story Behind John Wick

5 days ago | thedirect.com | Russ Milheim

Nearly everyone knows the name John Wick, and now audiences will get to take a deep dive into the intimate and messy story about how the now iconic action franchise came into existence. Wick Is Pain is a new documentary that tells the never before seen story about the struggles of Keanu Reeve's very first film as the titular assassin, and how it all exploded into a larger-than-life IP.