Author Details
Molly Freeman is writer and editor based in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Ithaca College’s Journalism program, Molly originally planned to be a music journalist before moving into entertainment journalism after spending so much downtime watching movies and TV during her formative years. Beyond that, Molly spends her free time reading romance novels, baking and taking care of her plants.
Industry Focus
Molly is the Superheroes Lead at Screen Rant and one of Screen Rant’s Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved movie and TV critics. She’s been writing for Screen Rant since 2014, having worked on the news, features and reviews teams. Previously, she’s written entertainment news for Bustle and had personal essays published on HelloGiggles and Femsplain.
Favorite Media
Molly's favorite Marvel movie of all time is Captain America: The Winter Soldier, though Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok are close behind (and she's still waiting on a live-action Squirrel Girl). Her favorite DC movie is, unashamedly, Batman & Robin—or, less ashamedly, The Batman.
Latest Articles
Ant-Man: Quantumania’s Post-Credits Scenes Set Up Multiple MCU Movies & Shows
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania includes two end-credits scenes setting the stage for the MCU's Phase 5. We break down what they mean.
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom Post-Credits Scene Explained
We discuss whether Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has a credits scene and explain what it means, how it concludes the DCEU and sets up the DCU.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Gets 1 Very Specific Thing Right That The MCU Failed At
Sony's latest Spider-Man Universe villain movie gets a very specific detail right about New York City geography that the MCU failed at in Phase 4.
Madame Web Breaks Sony's Post-Credits Trend (& It's Secretly Perfect)
Sony's latest Spider-Man Universe movie, Madame Web, is the first of the franchise to break a major post-credits scene trend, and it's for the best.
Madame Web Ending Explained (In Detail)
The Madame Web movie ending is key for Sony's Spider-Man Universe, setting up the titular Marvel hero and three versions of Spider-Woman.
MCU Fantastic Four Cast Revealed As Marvel Changes Release Date & Title Of Phase 6 Movie
Marvel Studios confirms the Fantastic Four movie cast, who will star in the MCU Phase 6 film set to release on July 25, 2025.
Madame Web Review: Sony's New Spider-Man Universe Movie Is A Horrible, Cheap Imitation
With an awful script and not a single ounce of charm among the star-studded cast, Madame Web feels like little more than a Spider-Man movie knockoff.
The Marvels Post-Credits Scene Explained
The Marvels has one post-credits scene, so we break down what it reveals and what it means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 5 and beyond.
Lisa Frankenstein Review: Fun Humor Can't Save This Kathryn Newton & Cole Sprouse Creature Romance
Lisa Frankenstein sets out to tell a modern love story in an 80s horror comedy riff, but though it's freaky fun, it's not all that romantic.
"I Love You Guys" - Why Groot Could Speak English At The End Of Guardians of the Galaxy 3
Vin Diesel's Groot finally speaks English at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, breaking his MCU trend after 4 releases. Here's why...
Argylle Review: This Fun Riff On The Spy Genre Is Nowhere Near Matthew Vaughn's Best Film
Matthew Vaughn's latest riff on the spy genre, Argylle, is a fun experience, despite problems with its character development and overwrought story.
Detective Pikachu 2: Confirmation, Story & Everything We Know
Pokémon Detective Pikachu is the first live-action movie about pocket monsters, but here's what fans can expect from the upcoming Detective Pikachu 2.
The MCU’s Post-Endgame Timeline Is A Mess And Marvel Is Still Refusing To Fix It
The MCU timeline after Avengers: Endgame has been a mess and despite Marvel releasing an official timeline, its newest release is still confusing.
Marvel's Echo Post-Credits Scene Explained
Marvel's Echo show includes one end credits scene after the fifth episode, "Maya." We break down what it means for Maya Lopez and Kingpin.
Echo Review: MCU's First 2024 Show Feels Like A Grand Return To Marvel TV's Netflix Era
Marvel's Echo starts off slow, playing catchup for new viewers, but quickly ramps up into one of Disney+'s most thrilling MCU offerings.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure's Ending Explained
Maze Runner: The Death Cure brings the YA dystopian film series based on James Dashner's novels to an end, and we break down the conclusion.
Every MCU Tree, Ranked
There are several important trees or tree-like beings in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so here are all the MCU trees ranked from worst to best.
Marvel Has Disrespected Bucky Barnes For Years And It Needs To End In Thunderbolts
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has dishonored or minimized Bucky Barnes' character a number of times, and that needs to end in Thunderbolts.
The DCEU Just Ended After 10 Years With The Wildest Reference To A 15-Year-Old MCU Movie
The final DCEU movie, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, ends with a surprising reference to one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first movies.
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom Review: The DCEU Ends Not With A Bang, But With A Whimper
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom is as goofy and adventurous as the first movie, but tries too hard for a seriousness it can never achieve with Jason Momoa.