Simon Gallagher
Executive Editor
Contributing since June, 2020
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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 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 for 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 Articles
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2024's best Marvel release has changed the game in the MCU era, leaving an old superhero trope in the past. But will the MCU follow?
I Cannot Believe Marvel Just Confirmed THAT About Professor X
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30 Best Movies On Netflix Right Now (April 2024)
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OK I Admit It, X-Men's Gambit Fate Is The Perfect Ending (No Matter How Much It Hurts)
X-Men '97's stunning episode 5 made an incredibly difficult decision, but through the pain, it was an inspired choice that worked perfectly.
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Dan Stevens Wants To Reprise His X-Men Universe Role For The MCU's Mutant Reboot
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Major X-Men '97 Villain Theory Gets An Official Response & It May Set Up Something Bigger
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The 55 Best Movies Of All Time
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X-Men '97 Creator Explains THAT Devastating Ending So Perfectly It Makes The Tragedy Even Better
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Are Those X-Men Legends Really Dead In X-Men '97's Brutal Episode 5?!
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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.
How To Watch The Avengers Movies In Order (Chronologically & By Release Date)
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Every Ghostbusters Movie, Ranked Worst To Best (Including Frozen Empire)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is finally out, but how does the latest Ghostbusters sequel rank alongside the originals, 2016's reboot, and Afterlife?
Justice League Star Debunks A 7-Year Myth About His Incredible DC Workout
The DCEU's Jim Gordon has finally set the record straight on the viral photo that teased a shredded new look for a DC icon.
Controversial Harry Potter Star Reveals She Rejected $600k For The MCU Role That Perfectly Suited Her
A controversial Harry Potter alumni was offered half a million dollars to appear in Agatha in the MCU, and reveals exactly why she turned it down.
Keanu Reeves Lands His Childhood Dream Marvel Role In New MCU Art
Keanu Reeves has been linked to many Marvel roles, but there is one hero that would be his dream to play, and the star looks pitch-perfect in MCU art.
Upcoming Spider-Man Movies & TV Shows: All 12 Projects Explained
Along with more Spider-Man 4 and more Spider-Verse on the horizon, there are more movies and shows from the current Spider-Man multiverse coming up.
Every Upcoming DC Movie In 2024 And Beyond
Here's every new DC movie confirmed as in development by WB for 2024 and onwards, including release dates and where they belong in the franchise.