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
Dungeon Crawler Carl Author Confirms That the Peacock Show Will Keep One Key Element of the Book: "I Don't Want it to Turn Into Some Slapstick Comedy"
Here's how creatives Matt Dinniman and Jeff Hays are preparing for the Dungeon Crawler Carl series to make its TV debut on Peacock.
HBO Alters Harry Potter Series Footage Following Backlash
HBO is already acting on fan responses to the first Harry Potter series trailer.
Super Troopers 3 Cast Reveals How They Get Away With Pushing Boundaries In 2026: "You Can Push It Further Than You Think" (Exclusive)
The new and returning cast of Super Troopers 3 discussed releasing a comedy in theaters in 2026.
DC's Lanterns: 5 Questions We Need Answered In the DCU Show
Two months before its release, there are so many questions surrounding James Gunn's Green Lantern show.
Robert Pattinson's The Batman 2 Finally Adds The One Thing It Was Missing
Matt Reeves is turning back the clock on Gotham City, bringing Batman to his cinematic roots.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 3 Gets Official Status Update From DC Show Producer Geoffrey Thorne: 'We Will All Come Back For It If They Say So' (Exclusive)
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video, but more episodes are not guaranteed.
Vincent D'Onofrio Has One Word For Marvel Fan Hoping Kingpin Dies In Daredevil: Born Again Season 3
Wilson Fisk is officially returning for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, but not every fan is happy about it.
Ranking Marvel's 5 Biggest Movie & TV Announcements From San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Marvel Studios brought the heat (literally) to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con this year.
2026's Ramayana Actors Share The One Reason Why The Ancient Epic Needed A Modern Remake (Exclusive)
The Ramayana is a tale thousands of years old, so it was only right that it got a modern touch.
Marvel's Sara Grey Explained: Who Is Jean Grey's Sister In Spider-Man Brand New Day?
Spider-Man Brand New Day introduces Olivia Booth-Ford as Sara Grey, the sister of Sadie Sink's Jean Grey.
DC Officially Casts Disney Princess Actress As Next Major Superhero
DC is dipping back into the pool of former Disney actors, taking their talents to new heights.
Meet DC's New Joker: How Matthew Needham Landed The Highly-Coveted Clown Prince of Crime Role In Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 (Exclusive Cast Interviews)
Caped Crusader will continue reinventing Batman characters, including the Prince of Crime himself.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3's Villain Officially Combines 2 Key MCU Characters
Marvel Studios is once again putting its own spin on these Daredevil villains.
Jason Momoa Confirms Dispute With DC Over 1 Request For His Jump From Zack Snyder's DCEU To James Gunn's DCU
An essential part of Lobo's character in Supergirl almost didn't make the cut.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirms 1 Major Change For Ezra Bridger's Return
One's of Star Wars' most iconic animated character is leveling up in 2027.
Star Wars Officially Unveils Its Female Luke Skywalker (Photos)
The newest Star Wars TV show will pay homage to the original hero's journey in a Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Disney Omits 1 Star Wars Staple From Its 2026 Release Slate
A critical piece of Star Wars content is missing this year, despite the franchise returning to theaters in May.
Marvel's New X-Men Movie Cast Reveal Could Be Happening Very Soon
San Diego Comic-Con is right around the corner, meaning major MCU announcements are likely imminent.
Rick and Morty Star Opens Up About His 13 Years of Voicing an Icon
Chris Parnell explored how Jerry Smith has (and hasn't) changed over the past 13 years in an exclusive conversation with The Direct.
DC Releases New PG-13 Version of Clayface Movie Trailer — New Scenes From Batman Spin-off Film Get Shared Online
DC Studios is already adjusting altering its marketing strategy for its R-rated 2026 movie.
Star Wars: Starfighter Movie Villain Officially Breaks a 50-Year-Old Franchise Rule
This casting decision made for Star Wars' 2027 blockbuster is the first of its kind.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Has One Huge Advantage Over 'Avengers: Doomsday' at the Box Office
In a year where the box office has been showing a culture change, Spider-Man could still end up on top.
Marvel Studios Debuts Special New Logo For Avengers: Doomsday Release
2026 marks the beginning of something new for the MCU, including a fresh Marvel Studios logo specifically designed for Avengers: Doomsday!
Avengers: Doomsday's Full Trailer Rewrites Captain America's MCU History
Stever Rogers' life is not what many fans believed it to be after Avengers: Endgame.
New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Promo Officially Confirms Spidey’s 3 New Power Upgrades
Tom Holland's Spider-Man is leveling up in his fourth solo movie, entering a new level of heroism.
3 Years Ago, Disney+ Tainted Marvel Studios' Legacy Forever
Despite a strong cast, this MCU TV show forever damaged Marvel's reputation.
The Batman 2 Will Go Where Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' Movies Could Not
Matt Reeves is expanding into an area of Batman's rogues gallery that's never been seen before on screen.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Promo Calls Back to Spider-Man 3’s Gwen Stacy Scene
Another Sam Raimi Spider-Man influence has been confirmed for Brand New Day.
Star Wars Unveils Its Next Disney+ Show Before Ahsoka Season 2
A streaming journey to a Galaxy Far, Far Away is happening before Ahsoka Season 2.
Anya Taylor-Joy's Performance Changed Apple TV's New Series Lucky (Exclusive)
The upcoming Apple TV thriller underwent a transformation because of what Anya Taylor-Joy brought to the table.
Avengers: Doomsday Debuts Its Official Slogan - And It's Perfect
Similar to Endgame's "Whatever it takes" moniker, Doomsday has its own rallying cry for fans.
Supergirl's Krypton Flashbacks Confirm Superman 2025's Controversial Twist Is Official DCU Canon
Despite some fan backlash, James Gunn has doubled down on his Superman origin.
Disney Reportedly Debuts Star Wars Starfighter First Look Behind Closed Doors
The first look at Ryan Gosling's new Star Wars film should be coming soon.
Avengers: Endgame Gets An Official New Title For Special Re-Release That Contains New Footage And Post Credit Scene
Teeing up Doomsday the end the year, Endgame's re-release just got a lot more exciting.
Bad Santa 3 Gets Promising Update from Billy Bob Thornton, Who Has Finally Heard a 'Pretty Good' Story Pitch For Christmas-Based Sequel That Makes Sense (Exclusive)
Ten years after the sequel, there is an official update regarding this Holiday comedy classic.
Don't Worry, Marvel is Lying About Scorpion's Spider-Man 4 Role
There's a growing worry that this upcoming rematch might be cut short in Spider-Man 4.
Marvel Studios’ MCU Will Officially Enter Its X-Men Era In 2026
Ahead of the 2028 reboot, Marvel Studios is already gearing up for a full X-Men takeover.
Ahsoka Season 2 Officially Reveals Its New Logo
The new Ahsoka Season 2 graphic is more than just marketing; it's teasing a galactic change.
Tom Holland Reveals How Spider-Man: Brand New Day Avoided An R-Rating With Punisher
Don't expect any NSFW language in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the filmmaker's made sure of it!
Marvel Announces New Mr. Fantastic Actor Following Pedro Pascal's MCU Debut
The list of actors playing Mr. Fantastic continues to grow with this fresh animated Marvel casting.