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
Marvel Releases First Look At 3rd Live-Action Sandman (Photos)
Flink Marko is back fighting Spider-Man, but this time with a muted twist.
Disney Will Debut Star Wars' Phase 3 Slate In 2026
It's been a season of change for Lucasfilm, as Disney is once again altering its Star Wars strategy.
Report: Marvel Studios To Replace Chadwick Boseman as Their Main Black Panther In 2027 Movie 'Avengers: Secret Wars'
Disney is waiting one more year to introduce another Black Panther to the MCU.
The Meg 3 Gets Discouraging Status Update From 'The Trench' Director Ben Wheatley (Exclusive)
Fans looking for a third Jason Statham shark movie might be out of luck.
Zeno Robinson Breaks Down His Roles in Spider-Man, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer (Exclusive)
Known for voicing fan-favorite anime characters, Zeno Robinson gave fans a look behind the scenes at some of the shows he's involved with.
Marvel Studios Confirms Historic Release For 2nd Chapter Of MCU Netflix Reboot
It's a new era for Marvel Netflix projects, with the next series taking a big swing with its premiere.
James Gunn Confirms DC Studios Will Be Releasing 'A Few' Upcoming DC TV Shows That Are Similar To Superman Spin-off 'Krypto Saves the Day'
James Gunn wants to ensure fans of all ages can enjoy DCU content in the future.
Disney Confirms 1 Encanto Sister Has Birthed a Child
The strongest character from Encanto reportedly gave birth to a son.
Marvel Studios Confirms Return of 2 Dead MCU Netflix Characters
Disney+ is digging up some graves this season on Daredevil: Born Again.
Project Hail Mary Movie Leaves One Crucial Detail That Confirms What Happens To Earth
A key moment of Andy Weir's novel is missing from the new Ryan Gosling space adventure.
Avengers: Doomsday Release Gets Official Update Following ‘Dunesday’ Scare
One of the greatest box office clashes is coming soon, and Marvel isn't budging.
Peter Parker’s Man-Spider Transformation May Be Coming in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is forever changing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Robert Pattinson’s Dune Part 3 Villain, Scytale, Is Essential To Messiah; Here’s Why
From Dark Knight to Dune 3, Robert Pattinson is going full villain-mode against Timothee Chalamet this year.
Watch: Spider-Man Brand New Day Unveils Peter’s Organic Webbing Power
Tom Holland is taking after Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man in Brand New Day.
DC Studios Announces Historic Release Gap For DCU Phase 1
There will be no shortage of DC content in 2026, coming at a record pace this summer.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Daredevil’s Army In Born Again Season 2
Daredevil is back with a new team nine years after Netflix's failed Defenders series.
Hitman TV Series Is Officially Dead (Exclusive)
It looks like Hitman will not be the next video game adaptation success on streaming.
DC Studios Unveils DCU's 9th Major Location (Metropolis, Krypton & More)
James Gunn has already developed several iconic locations in the new DCU.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: All 20 MCU Characters Confirmed to Appear, Ranked By Strength Level
One of Marvel's most grounded series still has plenty of superpowers to go around.
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Celebrates Its 8 Main Characters on New Poster
It's time for these Mario characters to shine, as marketing for the movie teased major roles for them in the Nintendo sequel.
Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Wonder Man's MCU Superpowers
For a TV series avoiding the basic superhero tropes, Wonder Man still proves to have Avenger-level strength.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Breaks A Decades-Old Villain Trend That Needed To Die
An annoying tradition is finally ending, setting Kingpin up for a new dynamic in 2026.
Avengers: Doomsday Photos Unveil Major Redesigns for 6 Main Heroes
Despite the focus on nostalgia, Avengers 5 is changing up some iconic looks.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Rumors Hint At When We Will See It
At long last, fans might be getting their first official footage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
DC Studios Just Replaced Key Supergirl Talent For The Second Time
One key element of Supergirl has yet to be fully fleshed out in post-production.
Young Justice Season 5 Prospects Get Clarified Amid Warner Bros. Sale By Cyborg Actor Zeno Robinson (Exclusive)
The voice of Cyborg in Young Justice gave an update on the future of the animated DC series.
Ahsoka Season 2 Will Officially Include 3 Key Marvel Actors
Disney is sharing some of its best talent across Star Wars and Marvel Studios.
'Avatar' Star Trinity Bliss Responds to MCU X-Men Jubilee Casting Rumors (Exclusive)
One of the best fan casts for 2028's X-Men reboot has been officially acknowledged by the actress.
2026's Supergirl Movie Is Confirmed to Include 3 Things Never Before Seen In a DC Movie
A variety of bold new directions will be taken by Milly Alcock in Supergirl.
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 Will Officially Bring Back 12 Key Heroes & Villains
Fans should be hyped to see the introduction of several iconic Superman characters next season in My Adventures with Superman.
Red Rising TV Series Gets Good News And Bad News From Author
One of the biggest ongoing sci-fi book series is having a rocky road to streaming.
It's The End of An Era For Disney Movies
Massive changes are being made at Disney that could affect the future of Marvel, Star Wars, and more.
Marvel Reveals First On-Screen Look at Its Own Jimmy Olsen
Unlike the real world, newspapers can still shape stories in Marvel and DC.
Marvel Studios Just Debuted the 7th MCU Multiverse Superhero
Less than two years before its conclusion, Marvel is adding more multiverse-hopping characters to its universe.
Star Wars Confirms 6 New Sequels Releasing In 2026
Blast back to a galaxy far, far away with these familiar franchises returning this year.
The 8 Big Marvel & DC Movie Trailers Releasing In 2026
The Marvel marketing machine is heating up, with James Gunn's DCU fighting for eyeballs.
27 Years Ago Today, Marvel Changed Spider-Man Forever
Before the new millennium, Spider-Man's future was changed forever, setting the stage for a generation of webbed storytelling.
9 Big Movies Projected To Flop at the Box Office In 2026 (Disney, Warner Bros. & More)
2026 is meant to be another bounce-back year for theaters, but these films won't help.
James Gunn Just Revealed the DCU's 2nd-Ever Lead Antihero
The new DC Universe is a realm of not just heroes and villains, as the grey area keeps growing.
Star Wars Announces New Horror Project Releasing In 2026
Tap into the dark side of the Force with this new chill-inducing Star Wars story.