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-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.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 2 Release Time Seemingly Confirmed By Sony Movie's Amsterdam Fan Event
The second Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer release window has been narrowed.
DC's Supergirl Movie Will Reverse James Gunn's Superman Movie Theme (Confirmed)
The Kryptonian cousins of the DCU have different definitions of what it means to be a hero.
Marvel Studios Officially Debuts Its Own Gotham City (Photos)
A dark corner of the MCU was recently revealed, drawing comparisons to DC's most iconic city.
Stranger Things Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending
The Duffer brothers didn't need a ninth episode to explain this character's ending.
DC Studios' Lanterns Gets Historic Rating
James Gunn's DCU will continue to target more mature audiences later this year.
All 8 Upcoming Marvel Studios Movies, Ranked By Box Office Potential
After a few misses, Marvel Studios is lined up to have some major wins at the global box office.
Wonder Man Star Confirms 1 Key Character Originally Died In Season 1
A shocking disappearance was first written as a gory death, says this 2026 Marvel star.
Avengers: Doomsday Photo Unveils Beast's Redesign
Once again in the 21st century, the X-Men's Beast is getting another design overhaul.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Latest Promo Video Is So, So Weird
A new Spider-Man: Brand New Day commercial is turning heads with its fruity content.
Marvel Studios Unveils 6 Major Villains For Phase 6's Next Movie
A new wave of Phase 6 MCU villains are hunting down Spider-Man this summer.
New Man of Tomorrow Set Photos Unveil Best Look At Superman’s New Costume
David Corenswet is donning a new blue, red, and yellow uniform for his DCU sequel.
Report: 'Supergirl' Is No Longer Superman's Next On-Screen Appearance
David Corenswet will be back in Supergirl, but Superman will return before then.
DC Studios Announces Season 2 Renewal of Its Least-Watched Show
A new season of this DC Studios original is coming this year, despite lower-end viewership.
Lucasfilm Issues Statement To Combat Declining Star Wars TV Viewership
Disney and Lucasfilm are fighting against the narratives that Star Wars series aren't popular.
Avengers: Doomsday Promo May Confirm the MCU’s Third Character to Make a Deal With Mephisto
A Marvel character who made a deal with Mephisto has been connected to Avengers: Doomsday.
Every 'Scary Movie 6' Popcorn Bucket From AMC & More (Scream & Other Merch Items)
In true Scary Movie fashion, there's no holding back on the newest film's theater popcorn buckets.
Avengers Doomsday Promo Confirms Doctor Doom’s Comic-Accurate Family
Marvel Studios' first attempt at Doctor Doom will be inspired directly from the comics.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Just Surpassed Marvel Studios' Greatest Failure
In a world where everyone wants to bury Star Wars, their latest flop is nothing compared to Marvel's past misstep.
James Gunn Reveals 2 DC Powerhouses Are Joining The DCU Soon
Some of the biggest threats from DC Comics are coming soon to James Gunn's cinematic universe.
Cartoon Network Creator Accuses Toy Story 5 of Plagiarism
Pixar just revealed a new Toy Story 5 character, and people are already accusing them of ripping off a cartoon classic.
Pixar Is Officially Abandoning Their Beloved 30-Year Animation Style
The animation company that forged a new path in the 1990s is once again reinventing itself.
James Gunn's DCU Just Unveiled Its Best Popcorn Bucket
Ahead of its big summer swing, DC has announced an incredible new popcorn bucket.
Marvel Studios X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer Features 9 Characters Who Will Appear In Avengers: Doomsday
At Marvel Studios, there's a new focus on the X-Men, as seen in two projects coming this year.
2026's Michael Movie Overtakes Marvel Studios' Crown-Jewel at the Box Office
On its path to music biopic supremacy, the Michael Jackson movie has passed this MCU classic.
Supergirl 2026 TV Spot Shows Off Kara’s Super Speed
Kara Zor-El's strength and agility will be on full display in theaters this summer.
The Batman Part 2's New Batsuit Receives Exciting Update
There's new information pointing to Robert Pattinson getting a new Batsuit.
Ex-Star Wars Writer Reveals First Details On New Jedi Order Movie
After being fired from Disney, this Star Wars writer unloaded on the future of the franchise.