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
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.
Disney Will Debut Star Wars' Phase 3 Slate In 2026
It's been a season of change for Lucasfilm, as Disney is once again altering its Star Wars strategy.
Report: Marvel Studios To Replace Chadwick Boseman as Their Main Black Panther In 2027 Movie 'Avengers: Secret Wars'
Disney is waiting one more year to introduce another Black Panther to the MCU.
The Meg 3 Gets Discouraging Status Update From 'The Trench' Director Ben Wheatley (Exclusive)
Fans looking for a third Jason Statham shark movie might be out of luck.
Zeno Robinson Breaks Down His Roles in Spider-Man, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer (Exclusive)
Known for voicing fan-favorite anime characters, Zeno Robinson gave fans a look behind the scenes at some of the shows he's involved with.
Marvel Studios Confirms Historic Release For 2nd Chapter Of MCU Netflix Reboot
It's a new era for Marvel Netflix projects, with the next series taking a big swing with its premiere.
James Gunn Confirms DC Studios Will Be Releasing 'A Few' Upcoming DC TV Shows That Are Similar To Superman Spin-off 'Krypto Saves the Day'
James Gunn wants to ensure fans of all ages can enjoy DCU content in the future.
Disney Confirms 1 Encanto Sister Has Birthed a Child
The strongest character from Encanto reportedly gave birth to a son.
Marvel Studios Confirms Return of 2 Dead MCU Netflix Characters
Disney+ is digging up some graves this season on Daredevil: Born Again.
Project Hail Mary Movie Leaves One Crucial Detail That Confirms What Happens To Earth
A key moment of Andy Weir's novel is missing from the new Ryan Gosling space adventure.
Avengers: Doomsday Release Gets Official Update Following ‘Dunesday’ Scare
One of the greatest box office clashes is coming soon, and Marvel isn't budging.
Peter Parker’s Man-Spider Transformation May Be Coming in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is forever changing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Robert Pattinson’s Dune Part 3 Villain, Scytale, Is Essential To Messiah; Here’s Why
From Dark Knight to Dune 3, Robert Pattinson is going full villain-mode against Timothee Chalamet this year.
Watch: Spider-Man Brand New Day Unveils Peter’s Organic Webbing Power
Tom Holland is taking after Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man in Brand New Day.
DC Studios Announces Historic Release Gap For DCU Phase 1
There will be no shortage of DC content in 2026, coming at a record pace this summer.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Daredevil’s Army In Born Again Season 2
Daredevil is back with a new team nine years after Netflix's failed Defenders series.
Hitman TV Series Is Officially Dead (Exclusive)
It looks like Hitman will not be the next video game adaptation success on streaming.
DC Studios Unveils DCU's 9th Major Location (Metropolis, Krypton & More)
James Gunn has already developed several iconic locations in the new DCU.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: All 20 MCU Characters Confirmed to Appear, Ranked By Strength Level
One of Marvel's most grounded series still has plenty of superpowers to go around.
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Celebrates Its 8 Main Characters on New Poster
It's time for these Mario characters to shine, as marketing for the movie teased major roles for them in the Nintendo sequel.
Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Wonder Man's MCU Superpowers
For a TV series avoiding the basic superhero tropes, Wonder Man still proves to have Avenger-level strength.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Breaks A Decades-Old Villain Trend That Needed To Die
An annoying tradition is finally ending, setting Kingpin up for a new dynamic in 2026.
Avengers: Doomsday Photos Unveil Major Redesigns for 6 Main Heroes
Despite the focus on nostalgia, Avengers 5 is changing up some iconic looks.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Rumors Hint At When We Will See It
At long last, fans might be getting their first official footage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
DC Studios Just Replaced Key Supergirl Talent For The Second Time
One key element of Supergirl has yet to be fully fleshed out in post-production.