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
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.
James Gunn Explains the Key Difference Between DCU’s Superman and Supergirl
Despite being cousins born on the same planet, a lot differs between Superman and Supergirl.
The 8 MCU Characters Who Actually Look Better In the Comics
Find out which characters looked more impressive in Marvel Comics than in the MCU.
1 Guardians of the Galaxy Actor Has 'No Confidence' In Avengers Doomsday Appearance (Exclusive)
A character from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise may never return.
Spider-Man 4 Confirms 2 MCU Cast Members Joining Tom Holland’s Marvel Return
Two major names have been added to Tom Holland's fourth Spider-Man film.
James Gunn Hints That Corenswet's Superman Might Be Weaker Than Cavill's and Reeve's Man of Steel
Fans looking for a god-like Superman may be disappointed by James Gunn's new iteration.
Fantastic Four 2025 Reveals First Look at Movie's 4th Villain
A new live-action look at this Fantastic Four villain confirmed its presence in the movie.
The 4 MCU TV Announcements Now Expected at Comic-Con 2025
Despite its major absence from Hall H, it seems Marvel Animation will make waves at San Diego Comic-Con.
The Only 5 MCU Shows That Are Longer Than Two Seasons
Getting a third season at Marvel Television has become a rare honor of the past decade.
First Look at Ahsoka's Force Ghost Possibly Revealed by Star Wars (Photo)
In a stunning new visual, the first glance at an Ahsoka Force Ghost may have been revealed.
Stranger Things Season 5 Reveals First Look at the New Bully
Netflix has confirmed there will be more adversaries than just Vecna next season.
Ironheart's MCU Timeline Gap After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Addressed by Star (Exclusive)
A major question from MCU fans was addressed by Ironheart's Dominique Thorne.
Hugh Jackman’s New Video Has MCU Fans Convinced He’s Returning as Wolverine In Avengers: Doomsday
Fans are starting to wonder if Hugh Jackman will truly play Wolverine 'till he's 90.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Unveils Its First-Ever Supervillain Posters
There's no shortage of sinister characters in 2025's Superman, led by Lex Luthor.
Ironheart Season 2 Status & Show Future Addressed by Lead Star (Exclusive)
The jury is still out on if Ironheart will be given a Season 2, according to this MCU star.
Ironheart Star Teases Her Avengers: Doomsday Appearance (Exclusive)
It seems like a massive crossover could be on the horizon for Riri Williams.
The 8 MCU Avengers Who Never Got Their Own Movie
Some of Earth's Mightiest Heroes were never given the theatrical spotlight in the MCU.
DC Confirms James Gunn's New Superman Has 1 Superpower That Henry Cavill Barely Used
Get ready for Superman to use his full abilities in James Gunn's new movie.
Peacemaker Season 2: Every DC Superhero Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
A great group of heroes are set to return to the DCU when Peacemaker Season 2 streams this year.
Star Wars Confirms 9 Major 'Andor' Characters Are Still Alive During 'Rogue One'
Andor tees up Rogue One in an exciting way, keeping many of its key players alive.
Fantastic Four First Steps Tracking for 15th-Best Opening Weekend in MCU History
New box office tracking has The Fantastic Four cracking the upper end of MCU openers.
DC Studios Releases Its First-Ever Green Lantern Poster
This new Green Lantern poster will bring a smile to many DC fans' faces.
Spider-Man 4 Gets First Major Update In Two Months
Finally! An official production report was released regarding Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Disney's Lilo & Stitch Box Office Just Surpassed The Best Movie of 2025
Two movies on the polar opposite ends of targeted audiences have dominated the box office this year.
Disney Just Suffered 3 Major Box Office Flops In a Row
It's been a rough start to 2025 for Disney in theaters, so far being dominated by a rival studio.
Rogue One Actors Refused to Cameo In Disney+'s Andor - Just Because They Were 'Unhappy' They Weren't Offered a Bigger Part
Tony Gilroy tried to bring back even more Rogue One characters in Andor Season 2.
'Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning' Overtakes Keanu Reeves' Iconic Action Hit at Domestic Box Office
Soaring to $100 million soon, Tom Cruise's latest just blew by a fan-favorite action movie.
Avengers: Doomsday's 7th Superhero Team Just Got Revealed
Divided across the galaxy, several different teams are expected to define the MCU.
Superman Movie: All 8 DC Heroes Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
The powersets of the heroes in James Gunn's new DCU will be fully displayed in Superman.
MCU: First Look at Invisible Woman's Child (Photos)
Fans' best look yet at the youngest member of the Fantastic Four has been revealed.
Kathleen Kennedy Finally Admits to Star Wars' Struggles Without George Lucas
It's safe to say that Disney's journey with Star Wars hasn't always been smooth.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Debuted 1 Historic New Character
Despite being early on in the universe, this actor is used heavily in the DCU.
2025 Superman Movie Will Abandon 1 Beloved Part of Henry Cavill's Version
A shift is being made to Superman, aligning more with the 1978 story than 2013's.
Marvel Just Spoiled Phase 6's New OP Superhero Debut (Photos)
An incredibly powerful character from Marvel Comics is set to make his MCU debut.
2025 Superman Movie Gets Unsurprising Rating
Some may believe the purity of Superman warrants an even more family-friendly rating.
Marvel Studios Failed at the Box Office With 3 of Its Last 4 Movies
The once impenetrable machine, the MCU, has had a few duds at the box office recently.
How to Train Your Dragon Popcorn Buckets from AMC, Regal & Cinemark Feature Toothless & More
All sorts of Toothless collectibles will be available this summer in theaters.
James Gunn Reportedly Open to Bringing Back More Zack Snyder Era DC Actors
As the dust settles in a rebooted DCU, look out for more familiar faces to fill in the gaps.
Marvel Studios' Future Silver Surfer Plans Include 1 Special MCU Crossover Movie (Report)
A rumored MCU film in the works is planning on crossing over a variety of characters.