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 Hiddleston's 'Team Loki' Finally Returns for Their First MCU Movie
A surprising new team with a magical twist was added to Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios' Phase 6 Confirmed to Include 9 MCU Sidekicks
Every hero needs a sidekick, and the MCU has never shied away from that.
Marvel Studios Finally Confirms Aunt May's Age In the MCU, And Now Fans Are Calling Out Marisa Tomei's Youthfulness In Real Life
After this Spider-Man set photo was released, a flurry of reactions hit social media.
DC Confirms These 3 Upcoming Projects Are NOT Set In The DCU
Despite upcoming connectivity at DC, these projects are set to stand alone.
Resident Alien Season 4 Cast Address the Series Cancellation & Lessons Learned (SDCC)
Following the news that Resident Alien was cancelled, the cast and crew spoke their mind with The Direct.
Superman 2025's Ending Almost Cut This Heartfelt Moment
Alan Tudyk gave The Direct an inside look at his time on the set of James Gunn's Superman.
DC Officially Unveils New Catwoman for 2025 Movie (Photos)
A new Batman movie is releasing soon, and with that comes a new take on Catwoman.
Marvel Studios Omits Daredevil from 1 Upcoming Movie He Was Expected In
Despite confirmations and rumors of some major team-ups in Spider-Man 4, this hero will not be joining.
Shin Godzilla Director Breaks Silence on Possible Sequel (Exclusive)
Shin Godzilla director Shinji Higuchi told The Direct his thoughts on helming a sequel.
I'm Convinced 1 OG Fantastic Four Actor Will Return In Avengers: Secret Wars Thanks to This New Comment
Whether this 2000s hero will once again hit the silver screen remains open to interpretation.
Revival Cast Previews Major Shift Ahead of the Finale, "Episode 6 [Was] the Turning Point"
The cast of Syfy's Revival series spilled the tea on the new hit comic book adaptation.
DC Studios Officially Reveals When Lex Luthor #2 Will Arrive to the DCU
James Gunn has confirmed one of DC's greatest foes, coming soon to HBO Max.
Peacemaker Season 2 Will Bring Back 6 'Superman' Actors (Confirmed)
The new DCU is already connecting with several Superman cast members back for Peacemaker on HBO Max.
Ahsoka Season 2 Gets a Big 'Mandalorian' Confirmation Amid Talks of Return
A director familiar with Star Wars on Disney back is reportedly returning next year.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Unveiled Its 7th Lead Superhero (Photo)
A new DCU character has grown the list of heroes to lead an individual project.
Here Are All The Awesome Offsites We Visited at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 (SDCC)
The Direct had the pleasure of attending over 10 thrilling off-sites at SDCC 2025.
Disney+ Confirms Marvel's Next Show Will Repeat a Beloved WandaVision Tradition
Marvel Studios is returning to its original TV release day of the week on Disney+.
HBO Max Has Now Removed 4 Major DC Superhero TV Shows
This list might bum DC fans out who want to watch retro cartoons on HBO Max.
Andor Showrunner Reveals If Season 3 Was Ever Considered
Discover the truth behind Diego Luna's Andor only spanning two seasons on Disney+.
Fantastic Four's Early Previews Just Shut Down 1 Major MCU Fan Worry
It appears one major concern from fans will not come become a reality in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Abraham's Boys' Tragic Ending and the Horror of Van Helsing's Legacy Explained By Cast (Exclusive)
During exclusive interviews with The Direct, the cast of Abraham's Boys dove into major spoilers of the film.
How Eve Teschmacher Saved James Gunn's Superman Movie
James Gunn surprised fans with this dramatic twist, completely changing the fate of Superman.
Disney+ Just Brought Back Ironheart Two Weeks After Her Series Finale
It will surprise many to see when Riri Williams appears next on Disney+.
Captain America 4 Finally Reveals the Divisive Superhero Costume Kept Hidden the Whole Movie
A hero that many weren't thrilled to see in Captain America 4 was NOT given this super suit.
Hattie's Absence from Madea's Destination Wedding Is Made Even Stranger by Patrice Lovely's 6-Year-Old Comments Teasing Her Return
Fans are questioning why Hattie is missing from Madea's latest film, especially after past hints of a comeback.
MCU: New Photos Reveal The Leader Almost Looked Way, Way Scarier
The main villain of Captain America 4 would have been WAY better with this look.
All 5 MCU Phases, Ranked by Box Office Earnings
Believe it or not, Phase 4 is not the worst-performing era of the MCU at the box office.
How Abraham's Boys Reinvents Dracula's Legacy (Exclusive)
Take a look at how this modern story is re-framing classic Dracula characters.
Disney+ Confirms 4 Official Members of the MCU’s “Iron Suit” Family
A new family was added to the MCU, and it isn't the upcoming Fantastic Four.
Tom Cruise's Latest Movie Just Beat Marvel's 2025 Flop
Tom Cruise just poured salt in the wound of Marvel Studios' latest disappointment.
Disney Shelves 3 Major Upcoming Sequel Movies
Uh oh, live-action Disney fans, these successful reboots may never get sequels.
All 7 MCU Shows That Got Review Bombed
The list of Marvel shows unfairly rejected by fans and viewers online is only growing in 2025.
DC Confirms Green Lantern Will Appear In 6 Upcoming Movies & Shows
An explosion of Green Lantern content is coming for DC fans across the globe.
Finally, Marvel Studios Will Make Hulk Cool Again In This 2026 Movie (Photos)
That's his secret... He's always cool. Find out how a ravaging Hulk might return to the MCU.
Wednesday Season 2 Reveals First Look at Pugsley's Special Powers
A new ability is being added to Netflix's smash hit series Wednesday.
Star Wars Is Finally Making Another Movie Starring a Jedi Padawan
After becoming a mainstay of Star Wars films, the master and padawan relationship hasn't been present lately.
Peacock Confirms Wicked Is Leaving Soon
It's a continual battle trying to keep track of what new movies are streaming on which platform.
She-Hulk Season 2's Perfect Replacement Show Will Debut This Year (Confirmed)
It may not be a sequel season, but this new MCU series will fill in the space left behind by She-Hulk.
Pixar Boss Comments on Making the Studio's First Live-Action Movie
After Lilo & Stitch's huge splash in theaters, maybe it's time Pixar recreates one of its iconic franchises.
Marvel Fans Think Mephisto Will Be the Villain in This MCU Team-Up Project (And It Makes Perfect Sense)
After his devious debut on Ironheart, here's exactly when Mephisto could return to the MCU.