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 The Direct Articles

2025 Superman Movie Gets Unsurprising Rating

Some may believe the purity of Superman warrants an even more family-friendly rating.

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Marvel Studios Failed at the Box Office With 3 of Its Last 4 Movies

The once impenetrable machine, the MCU, has had a few duds at the box office recently.

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How to Train Your Dragon Popcorn Buckets from AMC, Regal & Cinemark Feature Toothless & More

All sorts of Toothless collectibles will be available this summer in theaters.

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James Gunn Reportedly Open to Bringing Back More Zack Snyder Era DC Actors

As the dust settles in a rebooted DCU, look out for more familiar faces to fill in the gaps.

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Marvel Studios' Future Silver Surfer Plans Include 1 Special MCU Crossover Movie (Report)

A rumored MCU film in the works is planning on crossing over a variety of characters.

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Michael Bay’s Skibidi Toilet Movie Releases First Details As Production Starts

Somehow, someway, the Skibidi Toilet movie is really happening and we know more than ever.

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Marvel Confirms Its 6th TV Show Releasing In 2026

Enter into another black and white world with this additional Marvel series in 2026.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Secret 5th Member of MCU Fantastic Four Team

The Fantastic Five is coming to theaters soon with a newly added robotic twist.

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Superman Movie Announces Early Screening (But There's a Catch)

It turns out that fans can see Superman early if they subscribe to a certain streamer!

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Lilo and Stitch 2025 Movie's First Reviews Are In - And Critics Agree the Live-Action Remake Is One of Disney's Best

Early 2000s Disney fans will rejoice when they hear the first reactions to the remake.

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Avengers: Doomsday Confirmed to Include 5 of Marvel's Weakest Heroes

Earth's Mightiest Heroes are going to need some assistance with this feeble lineup.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Unveils a New, Better Logo

Some minor tweaks are happening to Peacemaker under the new DC Studios banner.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Return of Forgotten 'Civil War' Character In Phase 5

Many fans may have not even noticed the return of this MCU character in Ironheart.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Pit 2 Superhero Teams Against Each Other (Report)

Once unimaginable, an epic fight is coming to Avengers: Doomsday that will excite fans.

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Andor: Why Luthen Kills Lonni Jung In Season 2

A surprising death in the final episodes of Andor has some fans scratching their heads.

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Marvel Studios Reveals Best Official Look At MCU's Next Villain, The Hood (And He's Perfect)

Fans now have their most detailed look yet at Marvel Studios' next Disney+ villain.

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Marvel Studios Hasn't Invited 1 Beloved Fantastic Four Actor to Return In Avengers: Doomsday

With many of the original movie X-Men returning, it may seem odd that this hero is being left out.

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'I'm Really Disappointed': Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning's First Reviews Are Not Great

The initial reactions to the supposed final Mission Impossible film might disappoint many.

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Robert Downey Jr. Just Shared Some Wild New Doctor Doom Art

A new look at Doctor Doom indicates that Avengers 5 is ramping up in production.

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Kevin Feige Had 1 Key Mandate for Thunderbolts Movie to Make It Better

Working from the shadows, Kevin Feige has once again proven his worth in Thunderbolts.

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Marvel Studios' New Avengers Are Now Sponsored by 7 Real-Life Brands

The bran-integration was prominent in the Thunderbolts post-credits sequence.

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First Look at New Batman Character In James Gunn's DCU

The first live-action DCU series is set to add a Batman character to the roster.

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Disney Announces Much-Anticipated Sequel Movie Coming In 2026

Yet another sequel has been announced at Disney, joining a long list coming to theaters in the coming years.

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Oscar Isaac Confirms Whether Poe Dameron Will Return In Rey's Star Wars Movie

Fans aren't going to happy when they hear what Oscar Isaac said about his Star Wars future.

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Disney+ Reports Subscriber Surge In 2025 Thanks To 3 Key Movies & TV Series

With the streaming wars in full force, Disney+ has made some strong strides recently.

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10 Marvel & DC Movies That Made More Money at the Box Office Than You Remember

Many comic book movies hated by fans were some of the biggest box office successes.

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I'm Convinced These 4 Spider-Man Villains Are Now Forbidden from Joining the MCU

Do NOT expect any of the these foes to face off against Tom Holland any time soon.

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New Spider-Man 4 Casting Sets Up Peter Parker's College Storyline

Fans' first time seeing MCU Peter Parker in college is likely coming in Spider-Man 4.

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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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