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.
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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles
Tom Holland Reveals How Spider-Man: Brand New Day Avoided An R-Rating With Punisher
Don't expect any NSFW language in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the filmmaker's made sure of it!
Marvel Announces New Mr. Fantastic Actor Following Pedro Pascal's MCU Debut
The list of actors playing Mr. Fantastic continues to grow with this fresh animated Marvel casting.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 2 Release Time Seemingly Confirmed By Sony Movie's Amsterdam Fan Event
The second Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer release window has been narrowed.
DC's Supergirl Movie Will Reverse James Gunn's Superman Movie Theme (Confirmed)
The Kryptonian cousins of the DCU have different definitions of what it means to be a hero.
Marvel Studios Officially Debuts Its Own Gotham City (Photos)
A dark corner of the MCU was recently revealed, drawing comparisons to DC's most iconic city.
Stranger Things Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending
The Duffer brothers didn't need a ninth episode to explain this character's ending.
DC Studios' Lanterns Gets Historic Rating
James Gunn's DCU will continue to target more mature audiences later this year.
All 8 Upcoming Marvel Studios Movies, Ranked By Box Office Potential
After a few misses, Marvel Studios is lined up to have some major wins at the global box office.
Wonder Man Star Confirms 1 Key Character Originally Died In Season 1
A shocking disappearance was first written as a gory death, says this 2026 Marvel star.
Avengers: Doomsday Photo Unveils Beast's Redesign
Once again in the 21st century, the X-Men's Beast is getting another design overhaul.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Latest Promo Video Is So, So Weird
A new Spider-Man: Brand New Day commercial is turning heads with its fruity content.
Marvel Studios Unveils 6 Major Villains For Phase 6's Next Movie
A new wave of Phase 6 MCU villains are hunting down Spider-Man this summer.
New Man of Tomorrow Set Photos Unveil Best Look At Superman’s New Costume
David Corenswet is donning a new blue, red, and yellow uniform for his DCU sequel.
Report: 'Supergirl' Is No Longer Superman's Next On-Screen Appearance
David Corenswet will be back in Supergirl, but Superman will return before then.
DC Studios Announces Season 2 Renewal of Its Least-Watched Show
A new season of this DC Studios original is coming this year, despite lower-end viewership.
Lucasfilm Issues Statement To Combat Declining Star Wars TV Viewership
Disney and Lucasfilm are fighting against the narratives that Star Wars series aren't popular.
Avengers: Doomsday Promo May Confirm the MCU’s Third Character to Make a Deal With Mephisto
A Marvel character who made a deal with Mephisto has been connected to Avengers: Doomsday.
Every 'Scary Movie 6' Popcorn Bucket From AMC & More (Scream & Other Merch Items)
In true Scary Movie fashion, there's no holding back on the newest film's theater popcorn buckets.
Avengers Doomsday Promo Confirms Doctor Doom’s Comic-Accurate Family
Marvel Studios' first attempt at Doctor Doom will be inspired directly from the comics.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Just Surpassed Marvel Studios' Greatest Failure
In a world where everyone wants to bury Star Wars, their latest flop is nothing compared to Marvel's past misstep.
James Gunn Reveals 2 DC Powerhouses Are Joining The DCU Soon
Some of the biggest threats from DC Comics are coming soon to James Gunn's cinematic universe.
Cartoon Network Creator Accuses Toy Story 5 of Plagiarism
Pixar just revealed a new Toy Story 5 character, and people are already accusing them of ripping off a cartoon classic.
Pixar Is Officially Abandoning Their Beloved 30-Year Animation Style
The animation company that forged a new path in the 1990s is once again reinventing itself.
James Gunn's DCU Just Unveiled Its Best Popcorn Bucket
Ahead of its big summer swing, DC has announced an incredible new popcorn bucket.
Marvel Studios X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer Features 9 Characters Who Will Appear In Avengers: Doomsday
At Marvel Studios, there's a new focus on the X-Men, as seen in two projects coming this year.
2026's Michael Movie Overtakes Marvel Studios' Crown-Jewel at the Box Office
On its path to music biopic supremacy, the Michael Jackson movie has passed this MCU classic.
Supergirl 2026 TV Spot Shows Off Kara’s Super Speed
Kara Zor-El's strength and agility will be on full display in theaters this summer.
The Batman Part 2's New Batsuit Receives Exciting Update
There's new information pointing to Robert Pattinson getting a new Batsuit.
Ex-Star Wars Writer Reveals First Details On New Jedi Order Movie
After being fired from Disney, this Star Wars writer unloaded on the future of the franchise.
Marvel Officially Ends Its 6-Year Disney+ Streak in 2026
After a major move to consolidation, Marvel is expanding its streaming reach once again.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Officially Removes the Original Show's Best Element
A major shift happened behind the scenes in the third chapter of WandaVision.
HBO Is Saying Goodbye to 'The Last of Us' (Report)
A new report indicates the famous video game adaptation will be finished soon.
DC Studios is Confident in 1 DCU Show’s Season 2 Renewal (Report)
There's a good chance this upcoming DCU series might be heading towards a Season 2.
Spider-Man Brand New Day: The 4 Big Spoilers Revealed by Leaks
In a twisted web of lies, these are the most accurate leaks so far for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Marvel Studios Unveils New Name For The Hulk In Phase 6
Mark Ruffalo is busting out of his Bruce Banner shell in Marvel's first 2026 movie.
All 9 LEGO Marvel Sets Releasing In the Rest of 2026 - Doctor Doom, Spider-Man & More
The upcoming line-up of Marvel Studios toys reveals a lot about its new movies.
Casting Marvel Studios' X-Men Movie: 12 Actors Perfect For the Main Characters
After Avengers 6, a new generation of X-Men is expected to rise up, meaning an entirely new cast is on the way.
Report: Marvel Studios May Sideline Elizabeth Olsen For Scarlet Witch's Next Movie
There's a new reality when Wanda returns to the MCU this year, but not Elizabeth Olsen.
Marvel Studios Is Officially Making the 14th Multi-Season MCU Show
Marvel decided to add another season to its long catalog of television shows.
First Look at Disney's Next Princess Possibly Revealed (And She Looks Great)
This year, Disney is set to add another Princess to its long history, if she fits the criteria.