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Simon Gallagher-Executive Editor

Simon Gallagher

Executive Editor

June, 2020
Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Universe, Harry Potter
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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

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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 Actors
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.

Collage of a black Spider-Man costume, a closeup of Tom Holland bleeding and Spider-Man hugging MJ
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?

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Best Netflix shows April 2025 montage
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.

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Collage of Robert Downey Jr. talking into a microphone and Dr. Doom in the background.
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.

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The cast of Mortal Kombat pose for the poster for the first movie
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 post-credits scene
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.

Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin in Daredevil Born Again
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.

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Kingpin and Tom Holland's Spider-Man
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.

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Daredevil falling helmet in Born Again
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?!

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Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock in Daredevil Born Again
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.

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Thanos Snap in Avengers Infinity War's Ending
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.

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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
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.

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Iron Man Captain America and Hulk
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?

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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.

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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.

Harrison Ford as The Red Hulk
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?

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Venom in Venom The Last Dance
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.

A collage of Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink), Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), and Will (Noah Schnapp) looking frightened in front of a field of fireworks in Stranger Things
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.