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
It's Official: Marvel Studios Chooses the X-Men's Lead Character For Phase 6
This former X-Men star is getting another chance to lead his team in 2026.
Disney Finalizes Its 2027 Theatrical Slate With 8 Big Movies — Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar
Heading into the back half of 2026, Disney has expertly lined up its theatrical slate for the next 16 months.
Buddy Movie Spoilers: The Full Plot of 2026's Unicorn Horror-Comedy Is A Childhood Nightmare
This twisted 1990s-style TV show goes to darker places than anyone expected.
X-Men: Apocalypse Star Lana Condor Confirms She's Spoken To MCU's X-Men Reboot Team About Returning As Jubilee (Exclusive)
Marvel Studios' 2028 X-Men cast is filling up, and one former star wants back in the universe.
Marvel Studios Gave Dolly Parton A Special 'Role' In the MCU Two Years Ago - And It Perfectly Fit The Music Icon
The late Dolly Parton's music has featured in Marvel over the years, including a direct reference in this series.
Buddy 2026 Horror Movie: How a Killer Orange Unicorn Will Terrify Audiences This Summer (Exclusive)
The director, star, and puppeteer of the new horror film Buddy share what makes this kid's nightmare unique.
Pedro Pascal Is Joining An $8 Billion Action Franchise Four Months After His Star Wars Movie Flopped With The Mandalorian & Grogu's Theatrical Underperformance
Pedro Pascal's career is only ascending in 2026, with a starring role in one of Disney's biggest movies on the horizon.
New 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Changes Already Released Footage
A lot of the Avengers 5 visuals are changing behind the scenes ahead of its release.
It's Official: Disney+ Chooses Its Next MandoVerse Project After 'Skeleton Crew'
Brick by brick, Star Wars is rebuilding the MandoVerse corner of the galaxy.
Marvel’s Spider-Verse Movies Might Have Spoiled A Future Tom Holland Spider-Man Death
Across the Spider-Verse introduced the concept of "canon events" to the Marvel universe, which likely sets up the death of a Brand New Day character.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Releases First Official Photo Of Florence Pugh’s Black Widow Cameo
Black Widow's new office has been revealed online with official Spider-Man images.
The Odyssey Gets New Streaming Release Window Target From Universal's Blu-ray Movie Listing
Christopher Nolan's theatrical phenomenon will eventually become available at home, just not as soon as you may think.
Spider-Verse 3's Historic LEGO Set Gets Leaked - Minifigures, Release Window
2027 will feature another Spider-Man film, and a surprising new LEGO set is coming.
Crunchyroll Won't Release Solo Leveling Season 3 Until After 1 Major Event
Solo Leveling is changing up its release style, with an entirely new project coming soon.
Marvel Recasts X2 Movie Villain As New 2026 X-Men Character
A surprising former Fox X-Men villain is back in the next great Wolverine adventure.
Spider-Man Brand New Day: 4 Best Trailer Scenes That Weren't In The Movie
Even with the rave reviews, Sony Pictures left a lot on the cutting room floor.
2027's Lord of the Rings Movie Officially Casts Its 4th Marvel Actor
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is collecting Marvel actors like they're Infinity Stones.
Hudson Stone Is Camp Rock 3's 14-Year-Old Breakout Star Who's Set To Be Disney's Next Music Sensation
Camp Rock 3 is officially jamming out on Disney+, and fans are taking notice of the fresh cast.
Marvel Studios Reveals the MCU’s 14th Hero to Get a Major Power Upgrade in Their Sequel
Spider-Man gains more than just organic webs in Brand New Day; he's now one of the strongest Avengers.
Disney Will Reportedly Return To The Harrison Ford Era Of Star Wars In 2027
A new update to Star Wars: Starfighter highlights the style of film Shawn Levy is making.
Marvel Announces Avengers: Doomsday's 25th Superhero Actor
Another Avenger has officially joined Doomsday, adding to the stacked ensemble of heroes.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course, Suspends Future Plans For 2 Major Black Superheroes
There's an alarming trend happening at Marvel Studios, taking a few steps backward in the 2020s.
Spider-Man Movies Releasing After Brand New Day: All 9 Confirmed & Rumored Films
Sony Pictures will not be slowing down the Spider-Man train as Brand New Day lights up the global box office.
The MandoVerse's Early Demise Is Coming Much Too Soon
Seven years after beginning, Star Wars' next chapter is nearing its early end.
Creature Commandos Season 2: All 9 DC Heroes & Villains Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
The roster of Creature Commandos Season 2 is wide-ranging when it comes to power and abilities.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Author Confirms That the Peacock Show Will Keep One Key Element of the Book: "I Don't Want it to Turn Into Some Slapstick Comedy"
Here's how creatives Matt Dinniman and Jeff Hays are preparing for the Dungeon Crawler Carl series to make its TV debut on Peacock.
HBO Alters Harry Potter Series Footage Following Backlash
HBO is already acting on fan responses to the first Harry Potter series trailer.
Super Troopers 3 Cast Reveals How They Get Away With Pushing Boundaries In 2026: "You Can Push It Further Than You Think" (Exclusive)
The new and returning cast of Super Troopers 3 discussed releasing a comedy in theaters in 2026.
DC's Lanterns: 5 Questions We Need Answered In the DCU Show
Two months before its release, there are so many questions surrounding James Gunn's Green Lantern show.
Robert Pattinson's The Batman 2 Finally Adds The One Thing It Was Missing
Matt Reeves is turning back the clock on Gotham City, bringing Batman to his cinematic roots.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 3 Gets Official Status Update From DC Show Producer Geoffrey Thorne: 'We Will All Come Back For It If They Say So' (Exclusive)
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video, but more episodes are not guaranteed.
Vincent D'Onofrio Has One Word For Marvel Fan Hoping Kingpin Dies In Daredevil: Born Again Season 3
Wilson Fisk is officially returning for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, but not every fan is happy about it.
Ranking Marvel's 5 Biggest Movie & TV Announcements From San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Marvel Studios brought the heat (literally) to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con this year.
2026's Ramayana Actors Share The One Reason Why The Ancient Epic Needed A Modern Remake (Exclusive)
The Ramayana is a tale thousands of years old, so it was only right that it got a modern touch.
Marvel's Sara Grey Explained: Who Is Jean Grey's Sister In Spider-Man Brand New Day?
Spider-Man Brand New Day introduces Olivia Booth-Ford as Sara Grey, the sister of Sadie Sink's Jean Grey.
DC Officially Casts Disney Princess Actress As Next Major Superhero
DC is dipping back into the pool of former Disney actors, taking their talents to new heights.
Meet DC's New Joker: How Matthew Needham Landed The Highly-Coveted Clown Prince of Crime Role In Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 (Exclusive Cast Interviews)
Caped Crusader will continue reinventing Batman characters, including the Prince of Crime himself.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3's Villain Officially Combines 2 Key MCU Characters
Marvel Studios is once again putting its own spin on these Daredevil villains.
Jason Momoa Confirms Dispute With DC Over 1 Request For His Jump From Zack Snyder's DCEU To James Gunn's DCU
An essential part of Lobo's character in Supergirl almost didn't make the cut.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirms 1 Major Change For Ezra Bridger's Return
One's of Star Wars' most iconic animated character is leveling up in 2027.