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
Disney+ Announces Re-Release of 4 of Its Biggest Movies (Official)
One of the most valuable franchises Disney owns is being re-added to its streamer.
Avengers: Doomsday Plants Flag On 2026 Release Amid Dune 3 Fight
The ultimate battle between Robert Downey Jr. vs. Timothee Chalamet at the box office might still be on.
Disney Just Released Its 9th & Final Flop of 2025
A once-dominant box office force took another significant step back in 2025, following other low-performing releases such as Elio and Tron: Ares.
Lucasfilm Is Making 3 New Star Wars Trilogies (Report)
A new age of Star Wars films might be coming in three distinct groups.
Marvel Studios Confirms 9 Major Marvel Villains Will Return In 2026
Some of Marvel's greatest foes, including Ultron, Kingpin, and Magneto, are heading back to Disney+.
New Fantastic Four 2025 Concept Art Proves Human Torch's Design Almost Looked Way Better (Photos)
Joseph Quinn would have looked much better as Johnny Storm with this hairstyle.
Disney+ Releases Historic Upgrade to Star Wars' High Republic TV Show
The High Republic has never been more crystal clear, going from page to vibrant picture.
Marvel Studios Reverses Course, Confirms 2 Avengers Movies Releasing In 2026
MCU President Kevin Feige is going to save Marvel Studios, even if that means releasing multiple Avengers films per year.
Marvel Studios Unveils Which 'Fantastic Four' Hero Replaces Each 'Incredibles' Hero
The direct parallel between The Incredibles and The Fantastic Four was vindicated by recent comparisons.
DC Ignites Snyderverse Return Hopes With New Darkseid Teaser
The DCEU's Darkseid is back, signalling a warning for the villain's future.
Supergirl Movie's Ruthye Plot Spoilers Revealed By DC Comic
Although brief, the girl shown in Supergirl's new trailer is vitally important to the DCU.
Supergirl Trailer Reveals How Krypton Died In the DCU
The death and destruction of Krypton is coming to the DCU in 2026's Supergirl.
Disney+ Calls It Quits With the MCU's Best TV Franchise
The long-running Marvel TV story from 2021 will come to a close in 2026.
Disney Officially Confirms Their Top Movie from 2025 - And It's Not a Marvel Film
One of Disney's most popular aliens topped the box office, and they aren't from Marvel Studios.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Doctor Doom's 2 Main Powers In the MCU
Fans know how Doctor Doom will stand out in the MCU when trying to take down the Avengers.
10 Biggest Movies of 2026 Ranked by Box Office Earnings Potential
Between Doctor Doom, Michael Jackson, and Super Mario, 2026 is set to be a wild ride at the box office.
Marvel’s Biggest Movie of 2025 Just Got Shattered By Zootopia 2’s Historic Box Office Run
Disney outclassed itself with another billion-dollar box office hit in 2025.
DC Just Delayed 'My Adventures with Superman' Season 3
Fans of the latest Superman animated hit will be sad to hear this newest update about its release.
Marvel Studios Confirms Historic Release Plan for Avengers 6
Get ready for a lot of Avengers and not much of any other MCU heroes starting next year.
Disney Finally Confirms Whether Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie
John McClane and Kris Kringle might as well be the same character based on this official Disney+ list.
Avatar: Fire and Ash's 6 Big Spoilers Revealed
James Cameron and the cast of Avatar 3 already revealed some major spoilers for the franchise's latest film.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Makes MCU History With New Logo
Disney+ is launching Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again with a groundbreaking new logo.
Here’s Why Zootopia 2 Is Having Historic Box Office Success In China
After Zootopia 2, fans are reminded of the phenomenon in China, which extends far beyond the theaters.
James Gunn's Justice League: All 5 Heroes, Ranked By Power Level
After just one film, there's already a super-powerful line-up of heroes in the DCU.
Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Feature 5 Superheroes Who Are Now Parents
Parents and parental figures are a major part of the MCU, including for these Avengers.
December 1 Will Be a Great Day for X-Men Movie Fans
A major Marvel movie is being added to a surprising streaming service next month.
DCU Batman: James Gunn Hints That a Top Superman Candidate Could Actually Be His Bruce Wayne
A former candidate to play James Gunn's Superman (whose role eventually went to David Corenswet) is now linked to The Dark Knight.
Robin Hood Episode 5 Exclusive Clip Explains Why Nottingham Matters Most
The opposing loyalties in MGM+'s new Robin Hood series are laid out clearly in this new clip.
'Spider-Man 4' Must Revive This 23-Year-Old Peter Parker Tradition
The Jon Watts Spider-Man trilogy completely abandoned this iconic Peter Parker trait.
MCU: 5 Ways The Multiverse Saga Is Better Than The Infinity Saga
Despite the flaws of the MCU after Avengers: Endgame, there's a lot to love about the Multiverse Saga.
2026's Supergirl Movie Gets a Very Early Streaming Update
James Gunn's DCU might be defined by short theatrical windows, including Supergirl's.
Spider-Man PS5 Star Teases Wolverine Crossover In Insomniac's Marvel Universe
Spider-Man PS5 star Yuri Lowenthal shared his thoughts on Wolverine entering his universe.
Disney+ Officially Unveils Marvel's New Avengers Villains
A surprising new villain in the Marvel universe will first be taking on The Avengers.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled the 5th Hero to Defeat Thanos
Marvel's most inevitable villain has been handed a few losses across the multiverse.
James Gunn's DCU Just Did What The MCU Took 12 Years To Finally Accomplish
As Marvel is going through a rough stretch at the box office, DC is taking notes.
Disney Announces New Taika Waititi Project 3 Years After 'Thor 4' Flop
The Thor director is back in the chair for Disney's Best Christmas Ever, following the infamous Love & Thunder flop.
Tron: Ares Fails to Surpass Jared Leto’s Other Notorious Box Office Flop
Jared Leto has quickly become one of Hollywood's least reliable stars at the box office.
I Think I've Discovered The Big Twist 'Spider-Man 4' Is Hiding
After being left on Earth-616, the symbiote could soon return in Spider-Man 4.
Star-Lord’s New Storyline Just Took a Surprising Turn (MCU Fans Will Be Confused)
MCU fans will be scratching their heads at the recent turn that Star Lord made.
Robin Hood's New Series Expands the Legend's Mythology and Scale Like Never Before (Exclusive)
The writer and director of MGM+'s Robin Hood series shared the new angle they have on the iconic character.