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
The Batman 2: Charles Dance Will Suit Up As This Major DC Supervillain In Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight Sequel, According to New Theory
The former Game of Thrones actor might be playing a radically different Batman villain than first expected.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Promo May Have Set Up Jean Grey’s Phoenix Force Future
A new behind-the-scenes peek teases future plans for Sadie Sink's Jean Grey.
Marvel Studios Releases Ultron’s First-Ever Trailer For VisionQuest
Ultron is back in the MCU's spotlight after being offline for over a decade, and Marvel Studios just gave him his first-ever solo promo!
Avengers: Doomsday Unveils New Female-Only Poster Featuring Mystique, Invisible Woman & More
The ladies are lined up to battle Doctor Doom in this new Avengers promotional image.
Skydance Releases Official New DC Studios Bio; Highlighting DCU’s Future, James Gunn & More
The Hollywood shake-up that's taking the entertainment industry by storm has offered an update on DC.
Marvel Studios Officially Puts a New Spin On Doctor Strange 2's Ending
Over four years later, the ending of Doctor Strange 2 will be directly addressed.
All 21 DC Studios Movies & Series Releasing After Lanterns
James Gunn has big plans for his DC Universe following the roaring success of Lanterns.
Disney+ Confirms Its Final Marvel Project Releasing Before Avengers: Doomsday and VisionQuest
Marvel Studios is preparing for an epic conclusion to 2026, on Disney+ and in theaters.
Disney Officially Debuts Logo for the Next Star Wars Movie
Lucasfilm is going back to the drawing board with how it will market its next movie.
'VisionQuest' Trailer Brings Back Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch
Even in death, the MCU's Scarlet Witch is leaving her mark in the latest Disney+ series.
Disney+ Says Goodbye To Marvel's Best New Show
It's time to bid farewell to the latest Marvel Studios series ahead of Avengers: Doomsday's release.
Star Wars Just Stole Its 3rd Key Director From Marvel Studios
Disney isn't shy about moving the same creatives from one giant franchise to another.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Mobius Scene Seemingly Changes His Loki Season 2 Ending
The TVA looks much different in the MCU than it did after Loki Season 2.
Disney+ Issues Death Sentence to Its Best Star Wars Show
It seems Lucasfilm and Disney are happy to send Ahsoka Season 2 out to pasture.
Disney's Incredibles 3 Debuts First Look at Its 6 New Superheroes
It appears a new set of Supers will be joining the Parr family in Incredibles 3.
Lucasfilm Admits They Split Up Star Wars Fans Into 5 Different Groups
According to Dave Filoni, lines have been drawn across the galaxy, stretching across Star Wars' long timeline.
Sebastian Stan Is Right About How the Internet Is Hurting Marvel Movies
The MCU alum called out fans online for their lack of patience with comic book movies.
'Charlie Harper' Stars Emilia Jones & Nick Robinson Explain Why Their Love Story Has No Villain: "Anyone That's Been Through a Breakup Kind of Needs [to] Watch" (Exclusive)
Stars Emilia Jones and Nick Robinson shared why Charlie Harper isn't your typical love story.
It's Official: 'Avengers Secret Wars' Will Fix Doomsday's Biggest Mistake
Marvel Studios has set up its final installment of the Multiverse Saga better than it did for Avengers 5.
Dave Filoni Confirms Mortis God’s Role In Ahsoka Season 2; Releases New Photo
Lucasfilm is beginning to peel back the curtain on the long-awaited second season of Ahsoka.
X-Men '97 Season 3 Just Unveiled Its New Main Villains - And They Look Great
After a stellar sophmore season, even more enemies are coming at the mutants in X-Men '97 Season 3.
Kevin Feige Admits Tom Holland's Role In The Odyssey Changed Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Planned Theatrical Release
A busy summer for Tom Holland was all started when he chose to pause Spider-Man for Christopher Nolan.
Disney+ Just Released One Of Marvel's Biggest Flops Ever
Some Marvel and DC films will never work in theaters, but that doesn't mean they'll fail on streaming.
Lanterns Part 2 Trailer Could Confirm A Major Hal Jordan Clone Twist
Upcoming Lanterns footage hints at a shocking Hal Jordan and John Stewart connection.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Trailer Shows Gambit & Magneto Fighting Doctor Doom & The Sentinels
The Avengers have their hands full against Doctor Doom in this new official video.
Marvel Studios Will Officially Fight Toxic Masculinity In Its Next Disney+ Series
One of the world's greatest evils will be tackled on Disney+ this fall, and it's not your typical MCU villain.
The Mandalorian & Grogu: 7 Most Powerful Sith Lords Alive During the Movie
Despite no appearances in the new film, there are plenty of Dark Side Force-users roaming the galaxy.
Marvel Studios Sets Historic MCU Movie Slate For 2027
Marvel Studios is doing something it's never done before with its 2026 and 2027 schedule.
Marvel Announces 6 Key Avengers Actors Will Return After 'Avengers: Secret Wars'
Some of Marvel Studios' greatest heroes are already set to return in 2028.
Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer Just Spoiled the Movie's Twist Ending With Fantastic Four's Human Torch Scene According to Major MCU Theory
A lot is set to change in the MCU this December, and the Doomsday trailer already spoiled some of it.
10 Best LEGO Star Wars Sets from 2026, Ranked
LEGO never fails to release plenty of amazing Star Wars sets year after year, but not all of them are created equal.
Ryan Gosling's Star Wars: Starfighter Makes History With First Footage
Lucasfilm is changing up its marketing strategy for next year's Star Wars blockbuster.
Ahsoka Season 2: All 17 Star Wars Characters Who Will Appear (Full List)
The Force is strong with many heroes and villains coming in Ahsoka Season 2.
Buddy Movie Ending Explained: Who Survives Buddy The Unicorn’s Twisted Horror Show?
Despite the soft exterior, there's plenty of bloodshed at the hands of this deranged uniform.
Marvel Studios Officially Puts A New Spin On Thunderbolts' Ending
For the first time in a while, the MCU truly feels interconnected, especially in New York City.
The Mandalorian Creator Unveils Follow-Up Disney+ Series — First Look at Logo, Footage & More
An original Disney series is turning the clock back to Walt Disney's earliest creations.
DC Studios' Lanterns Poster Hid a Spoiler In Plain Sight
A past Lanterns poster has been reevaluated under a microscope, hiding a spoiler under our noses.
It's Official: Marvel Studios Chooses the X-Men's Lead Character For Phase 6
This former X-Men star is getting another chance to lead his team in 2026.
Disney Finalizes Its 2027 Theatrical Slate With 8 Big Movies — Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar
Heading into the back half of 2026, Disney has expertly lined up its theatrical slate for the next 16 months.
Buddy Movie Spoilers: The Full Plot of 2026's Unicorn Horror-Comedy Is A Childhood Nightmare
This twisted 1990s-style TV show goes to darker places than anyone expected.