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
'Avatar' Falls Short at Box Office for the First Time Ever
It's shocking to see James Cameron not dominating the weekend box office.
Gen V Season 2 Just Brought Back 7 Major Heroes from 'The Boys'
A variety of Supes already reappeared in Gen V Season 2 from The Boys.
New Stranger Things Season 5 Synopsis Confirms the Show's Best Fan Theory
Get ready for a wild ride in Stranger Things 5, one that might take fans back in time.
Doctor Strange 3's Release Before Avengers: Secret Wars Just Became Impossible
The mysterious, mystical sequel was pushed down the road even further.
Margot Robbie Continues a Bad 3-Movie Trend With Latest Box Office Flop
The lasting star power of Margot Robbie is being questioned after her latest flop.
'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Reveals Its 9 Playable Batmobiles
Gamers will be driving around Gotham in style with this assortment of Batmobiles.
Ricky and Morty Star Harry Belden Thinks Season 9 Will Be Higher Quality Than Seasons 7 & 8
Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden shared how much of Season 9 they've completed recording.
New 'Fantastic Four' Video Proves Reed Richards' Powers Almost Looked Way Better
Mr. Fantastic was supposed to use his powers a lot more creatively in Fantastic Four.
Spider-Verse 3: All 7 Major Superheroes Reported to Appear
The hero lineup is loaded for Sony Animation's third and final Spider-Verse movie.
Marvel Studios' Wonder Man Gets Strong First Reaction: 'The Best Marvel Show'
Whispers are already spreading that Marvel Studios has a great show on its hands.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Infinity Hulk - And He Looks Great
The latest animated take on the Incredible Hulk has never been seen before.
The 9 Major Box Office Flops of 2025 (Marvel, Disney & More)
A few diamonds in the rough can't save a poor box office outlook in 2025.
Fionna and Cake Season 2 Will Bring Back This Beloved 'Adventure Time' Hero
The most iconic Adventure Time character is coming back for Fionna and Cake.
Marvel Studios Just Released Its Best R-Rated Poster
Disney+ took it up a level with this brilliant blood-red post for Marvel Animation.
Disney+ Announces Historic New Movie Lineup for Christmas 2025
The streaming giant is prepping for another very merry Christmas this year.
Aaron Pierre Looks Perfect as Green Lantern In First Official On-Screen Look
A new behind-the-scenes look at the HBO series showed off the upcoming Green Lantern.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2's Main Villain Seemingly Revealed - And He's An Obvious Choice
Peter Parker's next fiercesome foe on Disney+ has been known for months.
Marvel Studios Announces Replacement Actors for Chris Hemsworth & 6 MCU Stars for Next Disney+ Show
A surprising number of actors were recast in Marvel's next Disney+ series.
James Gunn's DC Will Expand Into 4 Different Timelines
Superman reigned in a new era for DC, but that doesn't mean other universes won't be highlighted.
How DEFIANT Tells the True Story of Robert Smalls (Exclusive)
Learn more about Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls from the creatives at SDCC 2025.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Just Broke Seth Rogen’s Crazy Box Office Record
More than just demons were slayed this weekend at the domestic box office.
Margot Robbie's The Sims Movie Will Have 'Barbie' & 'LEGO Movie' Influences (Exclusive)
A rare update on The Sims movie has been given to The Direct by producer Roy Lee
James Gunn Confirms DCU's First Thanos-Level Villain Is Coming
An even more menacing threat than Lex Luthor is soon joining the new DCU.
Disney Confirms Its 5 Major Animated Movies Releasing In the Next Year
A healthy mix of originals and sequels is coming soon to Disney Animation.
Disney+ Confirms 8 Star Wars Jedi Appearing In 2025 Show (Photos)
This mash-up LEGO Star Wars story is bringing back plenty of iconic characters.
James Gunn Confirms What We All Suspected About the New Justice League
A team-up event in the new DCU may have been teased in 2025's Superman.
X-Men '97 Season 2: Every Superhero Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
Physical strength and stamina pale in comparison to the mental strengths of the most powerful X-Men.
Marvel Studios Will Finally Give 1 Netflix Hero a Big Movie Role (Report)
The first expansion of this beloved character on the big screen is expected to pack a punch.
Star Wars' Next Movie Just Became More Likely to Flop
When the Galaxy Far, Far Away returns to theaters, it could be with a dud.
Gen V Season 2 Will Include DC's New Batman Actor (Confirmed)
This former Dark Knight actor joined The Boys universe on Amazon Prime.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Revival Cast Talks Season 7’s Unique Spin (Exclusive)
Get to know the new cast and crew of Hulu's World of Gumball revival.
Kevin Feige Finally Admits the Issue With the New MCU
Not everything Marvel Studios touches turns to gold, and its leader knows that.
From Conquistadors to Capes: The Cultural Revolution Behind Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (Exclusive)
Hear from the cast and crew of Aztec Batman on how the Elseworlds story was created.
Lucasfilm Officially Reverses Course on Future Star Wars Movies & TV Slate
Hit the hyperdrive, Chewie! Star Wars is changing the way it's handling its content strategy.
Superman 2025's Box Office Haul Just Joined an Exclusive DC Superhero Group
James Gunn's first DCU film broke into sacred ground at the box office.
Iconic '90s Disney Movie Is Finally Getting a Sequel
You'll never believe which iconic Disney sports movie is getting an all-female remake.
Marvel Studios Confirms 1 Major 'Black Panther' Hero Will Soon Become a Villain
Uh oh. A well-known MCU hero is falling to the dark side in this upcoming series.
The Only Thing 'Thunderbolts' Did Way Better Than Every Avengers Movie
It's hard to deny that this element of the Thunderbolts has been lacking in Avengers films.
Avengers: Doomsday Just Confirmed Its 5th Marvel Universe
The latest casting news from Marvel Studios has expanded the multiverse in Avengers 5.
Why Everyone Hated Tracey on 'Biggest Loser'
A new documentary on Netflix has fans questioning public opinion from over 15 years ago.