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
Disney+ Just Released One Of Marvel's Biggest Flops Ever
Some Marvel and DC films will never work in theaters, but that doesn't mean they'll fail on streaming.
Lanterns Part 2 Trailer Could Confirm A Major Hal Jordan Clone Twist
Upcoming Lanterns footage hints at a shocking Hal Jordan and John Stewart connection.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Trailer Shows Gambit & Magneto Fighting Doctor Doom & The Sentinels
The Avengers have their hands full against Doctor Doom in this new official video.
Marvel Studios Will Officially Fight Toxic Masculinity In Its Next Disney+ Series
One of the world's greatest evils will be tackled on Disney+ this fall, and it's not your typical MCU villain.
The Mandalorian & Grogu: 7 Most Powerful Sith Lords Alive During the Movie
Despite no appearances in the new film, there are plenty of Dark Side Force-users roaming the galaxy.
Marvel Studios Sets Historic MCU Movie Slate For 2027
Marvel Studios is doing something it's never done before with its 2026 and 2027 schedule.
Marvel Announces 6 Key Avengers Actors Will Return After 'Avengers: Secret Wars'
Some of Marvel Studios' greatest heroes are already set to return in 2028.
Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer Just Spoiled the Movie's Twist Ending With Fantastic Four's Human Torch Scene According to Major MCU Theory
A lot is set to change in the MCU this December, and the Doomsday trailer already spoiled some of it.
10 Best LEGO Star Wars Sets from 2026, Ranked
LEGO never fails to release plenty of amazing Star Wars sets year after year, but not all of them are created equal.
Ryan Gosling's Star Wars: Starfighter Makes History With First Footage
Lucasfilm is changing up its marketing strategy for next year's Star Wars blockbuster.
Ahsoka Season 2: All 17 Star Wars Characters Who Will Appear (Full List)
The Force is strong with many heroes and villains coming in Ahsoka Season 2.
Buddy Movie Ending Explained: Who Survives Buddy The Unicorn’s Twisted Horror Show?
Despite the soft exterior, there's plenty of bloodshed at the hands of this deranged uniform.
Marvel Studios Officially Puts A New Spin On Thunderbolts' Ending
For the first time in a while, the MCU truly feels interconnected, especially in New York City.
The Mandalorian Creator Unveils Follow-Up Disney+ Series — First Look at Logo, Footage & More
An original Disney series is turning the clock back to Walt Disney's earliest creations.
DC Studios' Lanterns Poster Hid a Spoiler In Plain Sight
A past Lanterns poster has been reevaluated under a microscope, hiding a spoiler under our noses.
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.