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 Stories

Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Venom Symbiote Funko Pop

In a surprise twist, a new Spider-Man Funko pop is featuring a symbiote.

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James Gunn's New DCU Is Finally Coming to Fortnite

David Corenswet's new DC character is set to make his grand entrance on Fortnite this summer.

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2024’s Worst Box Office Bombs Include 1 Marvel and 1 DC Movie

Superhero moves weren't able to escape 2025 without two massive duds.

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Thunderbolts: Why Taskmaster Got [Spoilers], Explained by Marvel Director

The worst-kept secret in the MCU was that Taskmaster wasn't making it far in Thunderbolts.

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Max Announces DC's Next Superhero Show Releasing Before Peacemaker Season 2

A surprise DC addition to Max is leap-frogging Peacemaker this summer.

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2025 Fantastic Four Movie Will Abandon One Popular Part from the OG Movies (Confirmed)

The next cinematic introduction of the Fantastic Four will look a lot different.

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Final Destination Bloodlines Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

The sixth Final Destination movie is already creating big waves online.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Now Confirmed to Include 14 Marvel Actors

Comic book movie fans will see many familiar faces in the DCU and MCU.

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Marvel's Next Movie Gets Highest MCU Critic Score Since Spider-Man: No Way Home

It's safe to say that the latest MCU movie is delivering with critics.

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Andrew Garfield Deploys New Strategy to Combat 'Avengers: Secret Wars' Rumors

It will be an entirely new approach for Andrew Garfield if he appears in a future MCU movie.

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All 11 MCU Movie Franchises Ranked by Box Office Earnings

The biggest universe in Hollywood history has some of the most successful franchises.

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Ben Affleck Only Has One Regret About Batman V Superman

One of Ben Affleck's biggest Batman regrets may come as a surprise to many.

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Daredevil Born Again Season 2: Every Marvel Character Now Confirmed to Appear

The cast of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 goes well beyond who was featured in the first season.

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Marvel Studios Will Release 2 R-Rated Projects In 2026 (Confirmed)

A new element of darkness is only growing in the future of the MCU on Disney+.

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The 14 Big Sequel Movies Releasing In 2026 (Marvel, Star Wars & More)

Next year is going to be jam-packed with returning franchises, from animation to live-action.

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New Zootopia 2 Trailer Confirms the Movie's 4 Main Characters - Including 2 New Ones

Jason Bateman and the gang are returning for a second round of Zootopia.

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New Superman 2025 Merch Confirms Another Superpower for David Corenswet's Man of Steel

One of Superman's most famous abilities will be on full display this summer.

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Fantastic Four 2025 Trailer Includes A Not-So-Subtle Superman Easter Egg

It's a bird, it's a plane... it's The Thing? Learn more about Fantastic Four's new hidden message.

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Law and Order Season 24 Episode 19 Cast: 'Play With Fire' SVU Crossover Actors - Juliana Aidén, Reinaldo Faberlle & More

A ton of characters are appearing in NBC's Law & Order Crossover Event.

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Thunderbolts Popcorn Bucket Guide - All Theater Merch at AMC, Cinemark, Regal & More

Get ready to enjoy buttery treats from the cap of Red Guardian and more!

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Daredevil: Born Again's Martial Law Twist Explained

The vast powers of a mayor are being tested by the end of Daredevil: Born Again.

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Here's When The Accountant 2 Movie Streaming Release Is Now Expected

Discover when Ben Affleck's latest Amazon MGM will begin streaming this summer.

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Marvel Studios Calls It Quits With Tom Holland Spider-Man Trend (Confirmed)

Despite Tom Holland's return, an array of changes are happening after No Way Home.

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New Avatar 3 Trailer Confirms 5 Major Characters Who Will Return

It was recently confirmed that many of the past main characters in Avatar will return for the third installment.

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Vincent D'Onofrio Disagreed With 1 Kingpin Decision In Daredevil Born Again

Vincent D'Onofrio put his foot down on one Kingpin decision in Born Again.

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Minecraft Movie: Mojang Confirms How Herobrine Accidentally Made It Into Movie

The notorious Herobrine easter egg may not have been international after all.

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Marvel & Other US Movies In Danger Of Being Banned From China (Report)

United States tariffs on China could have a major ripple effect on Hollywood.

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Shangri La Frontier Episode 51's Release Will Be a While - Here's When It's Most Likely to Happen

Shangri-La Frontier is set to move beyond Season 2, with new episodes releasing soon.

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Why Minecraft Movie's CGI Is 'So Bad': Franchise Exec Confirms VFX Company 'Ran Out of Time' on This Scene

The cold, hard truth is that A Minecraft Movie was given a chance to look its best.

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DanTDM's Special Minecraft Movie Cameo Revealed

A lot of audiences may have missed DanTDM's sneaky scene in A Minecraft Movie.

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My Hero Academia Season 8: Release Estimates and All Confirmed Details

One of the most beloved anime shows of all time is soon coming to an end.

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Netflix's Adolescence Has Secret CGI In These 4 Scenes (Photos)

In a seamless series of continual shots, viewers probably missed these CGI moments in Adolescence.

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Superman 2025 Movie: New Trailer Shows Fortress Of Solitude, Krypto & More

A new extended trailer for Superman offered an incredible look inside the Fortress of Solitude.

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Meet Adan from Love on the Spectrum: 5 Things to Know About Adan Correa

There's a lot to unpack regarding Adan from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum.

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Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars Movie Gets Encouraging Update

A key writer in one of the next Star Wars films has provided an exciting update.

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Love on the Spectrum U.S. Season 3 Cast: Meet the People In Netflix Series (Photos)

Get to know the new and returning cast members of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum.

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Don't Breathe 3 Gets Frustrating Update from Stephen Lang (Exclusive)

Fans will be disappointed when they hear what Stephen Lang said about Don't Breathe 3.

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Superman 2025 New Footage To Debut This Week Alongside Minecraft Movie

A special surprise sneak peek of James Gunn's Superman is happening in theaters this weekend!

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How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action Vs Animated Dragons Revealed (Photo Comparison)

The live-action CGI dragons in Universal's next blockbuster diverge greatly from the animated franchise.

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Here's What Happened to Litzi on Port Protection

A lot of viewers are wondering what happened to Litzi Botello from Port Protection.

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