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
Matthew Lillard Admits His Issue With Scream 6
One of the original Scream villains took a few shots at the latest film in the franchise.
Star Wars Officially Unveils New Type of Stormtrooper For Next Movie
The worst shooters in Star Wars are back in a new variant this summer.
James Gunn Finally Admits the Issue With His New DCU
It's not all fun and games after James Gunn took control of DC Studios.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its Archangel - And He Looks Perfect
After a brief appearance in Season 1, Archangel is primed for a huge role in X-Men '97 Season 2.
James Gunn’s DC Studios Sale To Netflix Now In Trouble
Netflix's bid to buy DC and Warner Bros. might be crumbling under Ted Sarandos' (Netflix CEO) feet.
Disclosure Day Movie: 4 Spoilers Secretly Revealed In Trailer Footage
The Super Bowl trailer for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day gave away a lot.
Marvel Releases First Look At 2nd Live-Action Black Cat (Photo)
One of Spider-Man's most famous anti-heroes is making Marvel TV history.
Wonder Man's New Episode Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
Disney+ MCU series are only getting shorter, deepening the divide between TV and film.
James Gunn Admits The Real Reason He Chose Superman as the DCU's Main Hero
Superman and Supergirl are the new faces of James Gunn's DCU for a good reason.
2026's Green Lantern Producer Debunks 1 Popular Theory About Hal Jordan & John Stewart's DCU Rings
Get ready for some Green Lantern action from both heroes in the upcoming HBO series.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Revealed Its 3rd-Ever Supervillain Team
More villains than heroes have begun assembling in James Gunn's DC reboot.
Disney Confirms They're Changing How Their Animated Movies Look
Get ready for another significant shift in how Disney Animation appears on screen over the next few years.
Project Hail Mary Movie: 5 Biggest Spoilers for the Plot & Ending from the Book & Trailers
Saving Earth is hard, but [SPOILERS] might be even harder for Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary.
All 10 Disney Sequels Releasing In 2026 (Confirmed)
2026 will be the return of The Avengers, Buzz Lightyear, Connect 3, and much more.
The A-Team Director Admits the 1 Reason Why the Movie Flopped (Exclusive)
The A-Team director addressed the failed film, forgotten sequel, and its lost opening scene.
Marvel Studios Officially Debuts The X-Men’s New Suits For Avengers: Doomsday
A stunning new look at the X-Men costumes in Avengers 5 has been revealed online.
Star Wars Unveils First Look at Kylo Ren Wearing Darth Vader's Helmet
The dark side of the Force runs deep in the Skywalker side of the family.
Pixar Hoppers Movie's First Reviews Are Here - And There's One Clear Consensus
Critics are loving Pixar's newest original film, giving hope to its commercial success.
Star Wars Will Cancel 1 Highly-Anticipated Movie If The Mandalorian & Grogu Flops (Report)
Pressure is mounting for Baby Yoda as Lucasfilm may cancel a new Star Wars movie if The Mandalorian spin-off fails.
Avatar: Fire and Ash Box Office Overtakes Disney's Biggest Post-Endgame Marvel Movie
Marvel Studios couldn't take the heat, with Disney's latest blockbuster paving its own box office path.
Wonder Man Episode Titles Reveal A New Superhero’s MCU Debut
A week before its release, Wonder Man is already spoiling a major character's introduction.
All 12 DC Movies on James Gunn's Upcoming Slate, Ranked By Box Office Potential
James Gunn is aiming his sights at Marvel, seeking to make DC the dominant force at the comic book box office.
After 4 Box Office Flops, Sydney Sweeney's Latest Thriller Movie Is Officially a Hit
Following filling theaters with Glen Powell, Sydney Sweeney lost her box office mojo, but she finally got it back.
Marvel Studios Confirms Who Daredevil's Partner Is In Born Again Season 2
Marvel fans will rejoice when they see this classic duo back together in Season 2 of this hit Disney+ show.
After 24 Years, LEGO Star Wars Will Finally Bring Back This Overlooked Prequels Character
Fans of Attack of the Clones are going to be thrilled to see this new Star Wars LEGO collection.
Scream 7 Will Officially Bring Back 5 Major Actors from the First Movie
Scream 7 is winding back the clock after moving past Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera.
January 13 Will Be a Great Day for MCU Fans
The Avengers: Doomsday train has left the station and is officially full-steam ahead.
Benedict Cumberbatch to Star In 4 Major Movies Before Doctor Strange 3 (Confirmed)
Fans are waiting for a third Doctor Strange movie, but that doesn't mean Benedict Cumberbatch isn't staying busy.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Trailer All But Confirms 1 Dark Ultron Return Theory
One of Marvel's most insidious villains could make a major return in 2026.
'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.