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
Spider-Verse 3 Official Release Date Update Confirms Marvel Will Finally End Its 7-Year Trend of No Back-To-Back Spider-Man Movies
Spider-Man fans should be rejoicing, as the character will be back on the big screen in 2026 and 2027.
'Project Hail Mary' Overtakes Disney's Sci-Fi Masterpiece at the Box Office
Ryan Gosling's charm has outpaced this early 2000s Disney classic at the box office.
James Gunn's Absence from DC Studios' 2026 CinemaCon Panel Raises Questions About His DCU Future
Concern is spreading that James Gunn skipping CinemaCon is a bad sign for the DCU.
'Supergirl' Movie Will Officially Include 5 Members of DC's Super-Family
A growing collection of Kryptonians are taking over James Gunn's new DCU.
Xochitl Gomez Talks Her New Horror Movie Hive: From the Multiverse to a 24-Hour Nightmare (Exclusive)
Stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez explain why children are so terrifying in Hive.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Officially Include 5 Main Types of Villains
Tom Holland's Spider-Man is going to have his hands full against this diverse line-up of villains.
Netflix Announces Sequel to Marvel Star's Action Hit
This MCU star is making a thunderous return to Netflix with fellow Avengers directors.
Marvel & DC Will Officially Start Filming 3 of Their Biggest Movies of All Time In 2026
James Gunn and Kevin Feige are squaring off for an epic 2027 between their two comic book universes.
New 2026 Data Proves Comic Book Movies Are Dying
An early 2026 box office winner is proving that superheroes are out of style.
Black Panther 3 Just Hit a Huge Milestone Amid T'Challa Recasting Reports
Ryan Coogler's return to the MCU might be even sooner than previously expected.
First Look at Grogu's New Home In 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Revealed In Full
A new look at The Mandalorian and Grogu's house has been unveiled by Lucasfilm.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Photos Unveil Major Redesigns For 3 Main Characters
Tom Holland's Spider-Man isn't the only character getting a makeover in 2026.
Marvel Studios Just Edited Spider-Man: No Way Home's Ending Message For MCU Continuity
The return of Zendaya and Tom Holland in the MCU will come with a dark shadow.
8 MCU Actors Who Criticized Marvel After Leaving the Franchise
Some of the most beloved Marvel actors have had choice words about the MCU over the years.
Marvel Studios Suspends Future MCU Movie & TV Slate Announcements For 2027 & Beyond
After an avalanche of MCU Disney+ content, Kevin Feige is pumping the brakes.
James Gunn Is Giving 1 DCEU Mainstay A Second Chance
DC Studios is sticking to its guns with this new hire, despite a few previous missteps.
Disney+ Officially Shelves Its 4th Star Wars TV Show
After a wave of TV shows, Star Wars has come out of Disney+ hyperspace.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Return of Dead Netflix Villain (Photos)
A Daredevil villain who has been dead for 10 years somehow returned in Born Again.
The Batman Part 2 Confirms Its 7th Cast Member
Ahead of filming, the cast for Matt Reeves The Batman 2 is beginning to fill out.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day - All 14 Trailer Scenes In Chronological Order (Marvel Movie Prediction)
With a bit of rearranging, the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is much more revealing.
Marvel Studios Confirms 12 Teams Facing Doctor Doom In Avengers: Doomsday
A new social media post from Robert Downey Jr. confirmed everyone who is facing Doctor Doom this winter.
Spider-Man & Daredevil’s 2026 Team-Up Just Became More Uncertain
Charlie Cox shed doubt on another Daredevil and Spider-Man team-up in the future.
Report: Warner Bros. Is Not Fully Confident In James Gunn's Next DC Movie, So It's Issuing More Audience Test Screenings To Hopefully Improve It
The evidence is mounting against Milly Alcock's Supergirl being a good movie.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Just Confirmed Its 7 Main Villains
The premiere episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 set a new precedent for violence.
DC Officially Unveils New Batgirl Logo Amid James Gunn's DCU Reboot
After making waves with the 2022 Batgirl film getting canceled, the heroine is back in the headlines.
Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow: Hawkgirl Actress Isabela Merced Shares New Video Ahead of Filming
It's time to take down more fascist leaders, as this Justice Gang member is getting ripped in the gym.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Compete With 5 Big Movies For 2026's Box Office Crown
In a world where Marvel fatigue is real, there are a few contenders to steal Avengers 5's thunder.
Batman Writer Defends Controversial Decision For Bruce Wayne To Lose To Black Canary In a Fight: 'He's One Of the Top Heroes In the World'
A controversial decision made in DC Comics is being defended by a lead writer.
Marvel Reportedly Rejected This Live-Action Spider-Man and Superman Crossover
An epic Superman and Spider-Man team-up almost happened long before modern cinematic universes.
The Boys Season 5 Spoilers: Every Major Character Death If the Show Follows the Comics
Plenty of bloodshed is expected in The Boys Season 5, including [SPOILERS]'s tragic death.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Funko Pops Will Hit Shelves Very Soon - Here's When
A fresh wave of Spider-Man collectibles is being released soon ahead of Tom Holland's new movie.
Star Wars' New TV Show Is A Perfect Replacement For George Lucas' Cancelled 'Star Wars: Underworld' Series
21 years later, fans might be getting a taste of George Lucas' axed Star Wars series.
After 5 Years, It's Officially the End of an Era for The MCU
A new age of Marvel Television has kicked off, hoping to put a rocky past behind them.
James Gunn's Perfect Actor For The Flash Just Emerged
This young star can tame dragons and might even breathe new life into the DCU.
After Jamie Foxx's Electro, Marvel Debuts Next Live-Action Black Spider-Man Villain
The next Black Spider-Man villain is joining the fold in a matter of months.
Thrilljoy Makes MEGACON Orlando Debut with Long Lines & Sold Out PIX (Exclusive)
The Direct spoke with former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti about what's new at his collectibles company Thrilljoy.
Lucasfilm Producer Explains Biggest Difference Between 'Star Wars Rebels' and 'The Clone Wars' Six Years After Animated Shows' Conclusion
The truth about what makes Clones Wars and Rebels different boils down to this key component.
'Avengers: Doomsday' Just Fumbled Its Latest Marketing Ploy
Marvel Studios' latest attempt to tug on fans' nostalgic heartstrings was a disaster.
James Gunn's Justice League Team Includes 1 Member With No Superpowers
The new DCU isn't just full of superpowered meta-humans; in this world, billionaires also run the show.
Marvel Releases First Look At 3rd Live-Action Sandman (Photos)
Flink Marko is back fighting Spider-Man, but this time with a muted twist.