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
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Originally Had a Much Better Ending (Photos)
The conclusion of the MCU's Fantastic Four film could have been much more satisfying.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Must Resolve 1 Major MCU Mystery
Peter Parker's lost identity is something that must be addressed in Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the MCU's Tom Cruise
A star is about to be born in the MCU, one that has drawn comparisons to Tom Cruise.
'Super Mario Movie 2' Leak Unveils First Look at Toad's Major Redesign
Fans will be delighted to see this revamped look at Toad in the Super Mario Movie 2.
DC Announces 5th Chapter of James Gunn's DCU
A major delay has set the DCU up for an epic four-month stretch in 2026, starting with Supergirl.
Ahsoka Season 2 Will Officially Change 4 Key Elements from Season 1
A variety of major changes are coming to Ahsoka's next journey on Disney+.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Bring Back 9 Endgame Actors
Despite the huge gap, the cast of Avengers 5 won't look that different from Avengers 4.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Replace One Of The MCU’s Best Costumes, Confirms Star
Shang-Chi is shaking up his look alongside the likes of Thor and Captain America next year in Avengers: Doomsday.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer Reveals 3 Major Spoilers
Marvel Television didn't hold back in its first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 that was shown at New York Comic-Con.
Disney+ Announces Re-Release of 4 of Its Biggest Movies (Official)
One of the most valuable franchises Disney owns is being re-added to its streamer.
Avengers: Doomsday Plants Flag On 2026 Release Amid Dune 3 Fight
The ultimate battle between Robert Downey Jr. vs. Timothee Chalamet at the box office might still be on.
Disney Just Released Its 9th & Final Flop of 2025
A once-dominant box office force took another significant step back in 2025, following other low-performing releases such as Elio and Tron: Ares.
Lucasfilm Is Making 3 New Star Wars Trilogies (Report)
A new age of Star Wars films might be coming in three distinct groups.
Marvel Studios Confirms 9 Major Marvel Villains Will Return In 2026
Some of Marvel's greatest foes, including Ultron, Kingpin, and Magneto, are heading back to Disney+.
New Fantastic Four 2025 Concept Art Proves Human Torch's Design Almost Looked Way Better (Photos)
Joseph Quinn would have looked much better as Johnny Storm with this hairstyle.
Disney+ Releases Historic Upgrade to Star Wars' High Republic TV Show
The High Republic has never been more crystal clear, going from page to vibrant picture.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course, Confirms 2 Avengers Movies Releasing In 2026
MCU President Kevin Feige is going to save Marvel Studios, even if that means releasing multiple Avengers films per year.
Marvel Studios Unveils Which 'Fantastic Four' Hero Replaces Each 'Incredibles' Hero
The direct parallel between The Incredibles and The Fantastic Four was vindicated by recent comparisons.
DC Ignites Snyderverse Return Hopes With New Darkseid Teaser
The DCEU's Darkseid is back, signalling a warning for the villain's future.
Supergirl Movie's Ruthye Plot Spoilers Revealed By DC Comic
Although brief, the girl shown in Supergirl's new trailer is vitally important to the DCU.
Supergirl Trailer Reveals How Krypton Died In the DCU
The death and destruction of Krypton is coming to the DCU in 2026's Supergirl.
Disney+ Calls It Quits With the MCU's Best TV Franchise
The long-running Marvel TV story from 2021 will come to a close in 2026.
Disney Officially Confirms Their Top Movie from 2025 - And It's Not a Marvel Film
One of Disney's most popular aliens topped the box office, and they aren't from Marvel Studios.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Doctor Doom's 2 Main Powers In the MCU
Fans know how Doctor Doom will stand out in the MCU when trying to take down the Avengers.
10 Biggest Movies of 2026 Ranked by Box Office Earnings Potential
Between Doctor Doom, Michael Jackson, and Super Mario, 2026 is set to be a wild ride at the box office.
Marvel’s Biggest Movie of 2025 Just Got Shattered By Zootopia 2’s Historic Box Office Run
Disney outclassed itself with another billion-dollar box office hit in 2025.
DC Just Delayed 'My Adventures with Superman' Season 3
Fans of the latest Superman animated hit will be sad to hear this newest update about its release.
Marvel Studios Confirms Historic Release Plan for Avengers 6
Get ready for a lot of Avengers and not much of any other MCU heroes starting next year.
Disney Finally Confirms Whether Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie
John McClane and Kris Kringle might as well be the same character based on this official Disney+ list.
Avatar: Fire and Ash's 6 Big Spoilers Revealed
James Cameron and the cast of Avatar 3 already revealed some major spoilers for the franchise's latest film.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Makes MCU History With New Logo
Disney+ is launching Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again with a groundbreaking new logo.
Here’s Why Zootopia 2 Is Having Historic Box Office Success In China
After Zootopia 2, fans are reminded of the phenomenon in China, which extends far beyond the theaters.
James Gunn's Justice League: All 5 Heroes, Ranked By Power Level
After just one film, there's already a super-powerful line-up of heroes in the DCU.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Feature 5 Superheroes Who Are Now Parents
Parents and parental figures are a major part of the MCU, including for these Avengers.
December 1 Will Be a Great Day for X-Men Movie Fans
A major Marvel movie is being added to a surprising streaming service next month.
DCU Batman: James Gunn Hints That a Top Superman Candidate Could Actually Be His Bruce Wayne
A former candidate to play James Gunn's Superman (whose role eventually went to David Corenswet) is now linked to The Dark Knight.
Robin Hood Episode 5 Exclusive Clip Explains Why Nottingham Matters Most
The opposing loyalties in MGM+'s new Robin Hood series are laid out clearly in this new clip.
'Spider-Man 4' Must Revive This 23-Year-Old Peter Parker Tradition
The Jon Watts Spider-Man trilogy completely abandoned this iconic Peter Parker trait.
MCU: 5 Ways The Multiverse Saga Is Better Than The Infinity Saga
Despite the flaws of the MCU after Avengers: Endgame, there's a lot to love about the Multiverse Saga.
2026's Supergirl Movie Gets a Very Early Streaming Update
James Gunn's DCU might be defined by short theatrical windows, including Supergirl's.