


Simon Gallagher
Executive Editor
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About Simon Gallagher
Simon Gallagher has worked in movie and TV journalism for more than 15 years. He has written more than 6000 articles and reviews, and edited thousands more. He is an expert in the entertainment industry, particularly in the golden age of screen superheroes. Simon is also a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic.
Author Details
From Gateshead UK, Simon is Screen Rant's Executive Editor and former head of Features. He has been writing professionally about pop culture since 2009, and has been read millions of times. He once co-wrote a book about beer, published a football fanzine in honor of Newcastle United, and was part of a beloved radio double act. He has covered film festivals, appeared on many podcasts, and is open to all set visits.
Industry Focus
Having been with Screen Rant since August 2020, and initially leading the Features operation, Simon has covered the full spectrum of movies and TV shows, from hunting Easter eggs to breaking down Grease in the detail it deserves. Specialism comes in the form of deep dive analysis, opinions, and musicals. Obviously.
Favorite Media
Simon loves Clueless. Like, a lot. When not able to write about Clueless, his favorites and areas of expertize are in Marvel and DC comic book adaptations, Harry Potter, Bridgerton, classic Star Trek, movie collectibles, LEGO, and the life, works, and legend of Paul Rudd.
Latest

How To Watch the Marvel Movies In Order (By Release Date & In Order Of MCU Timeline Events)
Want to catch up before the next release, or just revisit the universe for a refresher? Here's the order to watch the entire MCU timeline.

Creed 3 Cast Guide: Every New & Returning Character & Who Plays Them
Michael B Jordan returns as the champ, Adonis Creed for a third time in Creed 3, alongside returning stars and boxing cameos. Here's who plays who.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Cast, Story, & Everything We Know
After Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel and Sony have an even bigger task to make Spider-Man 4, but will Tom Holland return and would it be in the MCU?

30 Best TV Shows On Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
From classics like Suits and Seinfeld to twisty sci-fi like Stranger Things, the best shows on Netflix have something for everyone.

Avengers: Doomsday - Release Date, Cast, & Story Details
Avengers: Doomsday promises to bring an unprecedented kind of story to the forefront of the MCU, complete with one very important villain.

Mortal Kombat 2: Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know
Mortal Kombat 2 looks to be building on Mortal Kombat's explosive ending and then some. Here's what we know so far about the MK2 movie.

Moana 2's Post-Credits Scene Explained
Moana 2 includes a mid-credits scene that audiences can't miss, as the post-credits scene sets up what's next for Moana and Maui in Moana 3.

Why Kingpin Is So Much Smaller In Daredevil: Born Again & Doesn't Wear His White Suit (Trust Me, It's Genius)
Vincent D'Onofrio's fan favorite Marvel villain Wilson Fisk is back, but the Kingpin has a new look in Daredevil: Born Again. Here's why.

Daredevil: Born Again's Spider-Man Reference Finally Sets Up The Kingpin Showdown The MCU Needs To Deliver
Years after declaring he'd like to fight Spider-Man, Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin has finally acknowledged New York's finest hero exists.

Daredevil: Born Again's Huge Death Explained: What Happens & Why
Daredevil's MCU return just did the unthinkable, with a major casualty inside the first 15 minutes, and we've got one big question: WHY?!

Daredevil: Born Again Full Season 1 Review - I Refuse To Say "Marvel Is Back" Because I'm Not Sure It's Ever Been This Good
7 years after Daredevil's last season on Netflix, Charlie Cox's masked vigilante is back and better than ever in the MCU.

The MCU Just Quietly Retconned Who Was Most Responsible For The Avengers’ Devastating Defeat To Thanos
7 years after Thanos handed the Avengers their worst loss, a new revelation suggests a hidden villain deserves at least some of the credit.

Bridget Jones's Diary Review: Cancel Her All You Want, But I'm Afraid I Love Bridget Jones, Just As She Is
24 years on, there's still a lot to love about Sharon Maguire's charming British comedy, even after all the discourse.

A Thousand Blows Review: As A Peaky Blinders Fan, I Genuinely Can't Get Over How Good This Perfect Replacement Works
If you're waiting for a Peaky Blinders replacement, Steven Knight's A Thousand Blows is a hell of a contender.

Every Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Ranked Worst To Best
Over 17 years and 35 movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have redefined blockbuster cinema. But how do all the films stack up?

How Harrison Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross Becomes Red Hulk Explained
In Captain America: Brave New World, Harrison Ford's Thunderbolt Ross gets a big red upgrade as Red Hulk. Here's how he gets there.

Paddington In Peru Review: You Know You Have A Great Franchise When This Charming Sequel Is As Bad As It Gets
Paddington's third outing sees a major change to the dynamic, like this review, which includes the thoughts of an 8-year-old guest pundit.

Why Exactly Is The New MCU Hulk Red?!
Red Hulk will debut in the MCU in Captain America: Brave New World, but why exactly is the character so similar to Hulk, with such a different shade?

Venom's Co-Creator Reveals What He'd Change About The Marvel Movies & Nails The Problem With Sony's Spider-Verse: "Venom's Not A Good Guy"
The man partly responsible for bringing Venom to life, Todd MacFarlane, reveals how he would have brought the symbiote to the screen.

Stranger Things Season 5: Renewal, Cast, Story Conclusion & Everything We Know
Stranger Things season 5 will bring the epic Netflix sci-fi horror saga to a conclusion, and here's everything we know about Eleven's return.