David Thompson

David Thompson

Senior Editor & Podcast Host

David is a Senior Editor and podcast host at The Direct. He joined in November 2020 to cover the film industry, with a focus on Marvel, Star Wars, and DC. David's favorite subject to cover is the box office and the business side of Hollywood.

While working for The Direct, David worked as a high school English teacher from 2021-2023. He attended Florida Tech where he studied Multiplatform Journalism and worked as the Managing Editor of The Crimson newspaper during his junior year.

Follow David on Twitter (@daavidthompson) for his insightful, sarcastic, and silly tweets related to the universes he loves and the box office.

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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles

New Stranger Things Season 5 Synopsis Confirms the Show's Best Fan Theory

Get ready for a wild ride in Stranger Things 5, one that might take fans back in time.

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Doctor Strange 3's Release Before Avengers: Secret Wars Just Became Impossible

The mysterious, mystical sequel was pushed down the road even further.

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Margot Robbie Continues a Bad 3-Movie Trend With Latest Box Office Flop

The lasting star power of Margot Robbie is being questioned after her latest flop.

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'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Reveals Its 9 Playable Batmobiles

Gamers will be driving around Gotham in style with this assortment of Batmobiles.

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Ricky and Morty Star Harry Belden Thinks Season 9 Will Be Higher Quality Than Seasons 7 & 8

Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden shared how much of Season 9 they've completed recording.

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New 'Fantastic Four' Video Proves Reed Richards' Powers Almost Looked Way Better

Mr. Fantastic was supposed to use his powers a lot more creatively in Fantastic Four.

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Spider-Verse 3: All 7 Major Superheroes Reported to Appear

The hero lineup is loaded for Sony Animation's third and final Spider-Verse movie.

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Marvel Studios' Wonder Man Gets Strong First Reaction: 'The Best Marvel Show'

Whispers are already spreading that Marvel Studios has a great show on its hands.

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Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Infinity Hulk - And He Looks Great

The latest animated take on the Incredible Hulk has never been seen before.

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The 9 Major Box Office Flops of 2025 (Marvel, Disney & More)

A few diamonds in the rough can't save a poor box office outlook in 2025.

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Fionna and Cake Season 2 Will Bring Back This Beloved 'Adventure Time' Hero

The most iconic Adventure Time character is coming back for Fionna and Cake.

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Marvel Studios Just Released Its Best R-Rated Poster

Disney+ took it up a level with this brilliant blood-red post for Marvel Animation.

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Disney+ Announces Historic New Movie Lineup for Christmas 2025

The streaming giant is prepping for another very merry Christmas this year.

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Aaron Pierre Looks Perfect as Green Lantern In First Official On-Screen Look

A new behind-the-scenes look at the HBO series showed off the upcoming Green Lantern.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2's Main Villain Seemingly Revealed - And He's An Obvious Choice

Peter Parker's next fiercesome foe on Disney+ has been known for months.

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Marvel Studios Announces Replacement Actors for Chris Hemsworth & 6 MCU Stars for Next Disney+ Show

A surprising number of actors were recast in Marvel's next Disney+ series.

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James Gunn's DC Will Expand Into 4 Different Timelines

Superman reigned in a new era for DC, but that doesn't mean other universes won't be highlighted.

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How DEFIANT Tells the True Story of Robert Smalls (Exclusive)

Learn more about Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls from the creatives at SDCC 2025.

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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Just Broke Seth Rogen’s Crazy Box Office Record

More than just demons were slayed this weekend at the domestic box office.

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Margot Robbie's The Sims Movie Will Have 'Barbie' & 'LEGO Movie' Influences (Exclusive)

A rare update on The Sims movie has been given to The Direct by producer Roy Lee

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James Gunn Confirms DCU's First Thanos-Level Villain Is Coming

An even more menacing threat than Lex Luthor is soon joining the new DCU.

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Disney Confirms Its 5 Major Animated Movies Releasing In the Next Year

A healthy mix of originals and sequels is coming soon to Disney Animation.

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Disney+ Confirms 8 Star Wars Jedi Appearing In 2025 Show (Photos)

This mash-up LEGO Star Wars story is bringing back plenty of iconic characters.

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James Gunn Confirms What We All Suspected About the New Justice League

A team-up event in the new DCU may have been teased in 2025's Superman.

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X-Men '97 Season 2: Every Superhero Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level

Physical strength and stamina pale in comparison to the mental strengths of the most powerful X-Men.

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Marvel Studios Will Finally Give 1 Netflix Hero a Big Movie Role (Report)

The first expansion of this beloved character on the big screen is expected to pack a punch.

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Star Wars' Next Movie Just Became More Likely to Flop

When the Galaxy Far, Far Away returns to theaters, it could be with a dud.

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Gen V Season 2 Will Include DC's New Batman Actor (Confirmed)

This former Dark Knight actor joined The Boys universe on Amazon Prime.

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The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Revival Cast Talks Season 7’s Unique Spin (Exclusive)

Get to know the new cast and crew of Hulu's World of Gumball revival.

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Kevin Feige Finally Admits the Issue With the New MCU

Not everything Marvel Studios touches turns to gold, and its leader knows that.

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From Conquistadors to Capes: The Cultural Revolution Behind Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (Exclusive)

Hear from the cast and crew of Aztec Batman on how the Elseworlds story was created.

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Lucasfilm Officially Reverses Course on Future Star Wars Movies & TV Slate

Hit the hyperdrive, Chewie! Star Wars is changing the way it's handling its content strategy.

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Superman 2025's Box Office Haul Just Joined an Exclusive DC Superhero Group

James Gunn's first DCU film broke into sacred ground at the box office.

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Iconic '90s Disney Movie Is Finally Getting a Sequel

You'll never believe which iconic Disney sports movie is getting an all-female remake.

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Marvel Studios Confirms 1 Major 'Black Panther' Hero Will Soon Become a Villain

Uh oh. A well-known MCU hero is falling to the dark side in this upcoming series.

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The Only Thing 'Thunderbolts' Did Way Better Than Every Avengers Movie

It's hard to deny that this element of the Thunderbolts has been lacking in Avengers films.

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Avengers: Doomsday Just Confirmed Its 5th Marvel Universe

The latest casting news from Marvel Studios has expanded the multiverse in Avengers 5.

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Why Everyone Hated Tracey on 'Biggest Loser'

A new documentary on Netflix has fans questioning public opinion from over 15 years ago.

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Spartacus: House of Ashur Cast Promises Bold Character Arcs & High-Stakes Action in Revival

Blood, guts, and intimacy were all teased by the new Spartacus cast at San Diego Comic-Con.

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First Look at Bradley Cooper as Superman's Dad Revealed In HD Photos

Bradley Cooper's surprise appearance in Superman was released in top-notch quality.

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