David Thompson

David Thompson

Senior Editor & Podcast Host

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.

Follow David on Twitter (@daavidthompson) for his insightful, sarcastic, and silly tweets related to the universes he loves and the box office.

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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles

HBO Max Has Now Removed 4 Major DC Superhero TV Shows

This list might bum DC fans out who want to watch retro cartoons on HBO Max.

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Andor Showrunner Reveals If Season 3 Was Ever Considered

Discover the truth behind Diego Luna's Andor only spanning two seasons on Disney+.

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Fantastic Four's Early Previews Just Shut Down 1 Major MCU Fan Worry

It appears one major concern from fans will not come become a reality in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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Abraham's Boys' Tragic Ending and the Horror of Van Helsing's Legacy Explained By Cast (Exclusive)

During exclusive interviews with The Direct, the cast of Abraham's Boys dove into major spoilers of the film.

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How Eve Teschmacher Saved James Gunn's Superman Movie

James Gunn surprised fans with this dramatic twist, completely changing the fate of Superman.

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Disney+ Just Brought Back Ironheart Two Weeks After Her Series Finale

It will surprise many to see when Riri Williams appears next on Disney+.

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Captain America 4 Finally Reveals the Divisive Superhero Costume Kept Hidden the Whole Movie

A hero that many weren't thrilled to see in Captain America 4 was NOT given this super suit.

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Hattie's Absence from Madea's Destination Wedding Is Made Even Stranger by Patrice Lovely's 6-Year-Old Comments Teasing Her Return

Fans are questioning why Hattie is missing from Madea's latest film, especially after past hints of a comeback.

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MCU: New Photos Reveal The Leader Almost Looked Way, Way Scarier

The main villain of Captain America 4 would have been WAY better with this look.

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All 5 MCU Phases, Ranked by Box Office Earnings

Believe it or not, Phase 4 is not the worst-performing era of the MCU at the box office.

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How Abraham's Boys Reinvents Dracula's Legacy (Exclusive)

Take a look at how this modern story is re-framing classic Dracula characters.

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Disney+ Confirms 4 Official Members of the MCU’s “Iron Suit” Family

A new family was added to the MCU, and it isn't the upcoming Fantastic Four.

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Tom Cruise's Latest Movie Just Beat Marvel's 2025 Flop

Tom Cruise just poured salt in the wound of Marvel Studios' latest disappointment.

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Disney Shelves 3 Major Upcoming Sequel Movies

Uh oh, live-action Disney fans, these successful reboots may never get sequels.

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All 7 MCU Shows That Got Review Bombed

The list of Marvel shows unfairly rejected by fans and viewers online is only growing in 2025.

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DC Confirms Green Lantern Will Appear In 6 Upcoming Movies & Shows

An explosion of Green Lantern content is coming for DC fans across the globe.

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Finally, Marvel Studios Will Make Hulk Cool Again In This 2026 Movie (Photos)

That's his secret... He's always cool. Find out how a ravaging Hulk might return to the MCU.

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Wednesday Season 2 Reveals First Look at Pugsley's Special Powers

A new ability is being added to Netflix's smash hit series Wednesday.

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Star Wars Is Finally Making Another Movie Starring a Jedi Padawan

After becoming a mainstay of Star Wars films, the master and padawan relationship hasn't been present lately.

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Peacock Confirms Wicked Is Leaving Soon

It's a continual battle trying to keep track of what new movies are streaming on which platform.

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She-Hulk Season 2's Perfect Replacement Show Will Debut This Year (Confirmed)

It may not be a sequel season, but this new MCU series will fill in the space left behind by She-Hulk.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Reveals First Look at the New Bully

Netflix has confirmed there will be more adversaries than just Vecna next season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ironheart Star Teases Her Avengers: Doomsday Appearance (Exclusive)

It seems like a massive crossover could be on the horizon for Riri Williams.

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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.

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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.

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