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
Why Jessica Jones Losing Her Powers Made Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's Finale Even Better
To the surprise of many, Jessica Jones throws down in the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale.
4 Reasons Why Avengers: Doomsday's Box Office Won't Beat Avengers: Endgame
MCU President Kevin Feige is going to need more than Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo Bros. to reach the mountain top again.
Disney+ Is Changing Forever In 6 Days
Something sinister is coming to the streamer best known for its family-friendly content.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils MCU's Tombstone Design (Photos)
Spider-Man will face Tombstone for the first time in live action this July.
The 10 Biggest DC Superhero Locations James Gunn’s Reboot Must Get Right
James Gunn needs to do justice to much more than Metropolis in order to please fans.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Robert Downey Jr. Footage Confirms 5 Major Doctor Doom Details
Doctor Doom has officially been unveiled, already showcasing some physical and emotional traits.
Sebastian Stan Becomes 9th Marvel Actor to Jump from the MCU to DC Universe
DC keeps stealing Marvel Studios' biggest stars, but this time they're going from hero to villain.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look at Its 4th Cyclops Costume
Cyclops is back in the MCU, spanning across different universes with a brand new suit.
Michael B. Jordan's 'Swapped' Features an All-Animal World With a Living Ecosystem Created By Director Nathan Greno
Michael B. Jordan's latest movie is filled with twists, turns, and mystical animals.
Tangled 2 Sequel Plans Scrapped By Disney Due To Story Challenges (Exclusive)
Ideas for Tangled 2 existed, but there was reportedly nothing good enough to make a proper sequel.
Avengers Doomsday: All 25 Characters In the New Trailer, Ranked By Screen Time
The Avengers are already assembling in the first Doomsday trailer, with the main characters front and center.
Spider-Man Brand New Day: All 54 Photos Revealed from the Movie
Months before Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker, plenty has already been revealed about Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Marvel Studios Is Finally Releasing Its 'Civil War 2' Movie In 2026
Heroes are throwing down in Avengers: Doomsday, and it's not just against Doctor Doom.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Trailer Just Spoiled Peter Parker's New Avengers Movie Role According to Major MCU Sequel Theory
A potential MCU plot hole in New York City may have already been solved months before release.
5 Years Ago, Marvel Studios Tainted Captain America's MCU Legacy Forever
The mantle of Captain America was never the same after this deadly decision.
Marvel Studios Officially Confirms MJ's Replacement For Peter Parker
Zendaya's MJ has moved on from Tom Holland's Peter Parker after No Way Home.
Spider-Verse 3 Official Release Date Update Confirms Marvel Will Finally End Its 7-Year Trend of No Back-To-Back Spider-Man Movies
Spider-Man fans should be rejoicing, as the character will be back on the big screen in 2026 and 2027.
'Project Hail Mary' Overtakes Disney's Sci-Fi Masterpiece at the Box Office
Ryan Gosling's charm has outpaced this early 2000s Disney classic at the box office.
James Gunn's Absence from DC Studios' 2026 CinemaCon Panel Raises Questions About His DCU Future
Concern is spreading that James Gunn skipping CinemaCon is a bad sign for the DCU.
'Supergirl' Movie Will Officially Include 5 Members of DC's Super-Family
A growing collection of Kryptonians are taking over James Gunn's new DCU.
Xochitl Gomez Talks Her New Horror Movie Hive: From the Multiverse to a 24-Hour Nightmare (Exclusive)
Stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez explain why children are so terrifying in Hive.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Officially Include 5 Main Types of Villains
Tom Holland's Spider-Man is going to have his hands full against this diverse line-up of villains.
Netflix Announces Sequel to Marvel Star's Action Hit
This MCU star is making a thunderous return to Netflix with fellow Avengers directors.
Marvel & DC Will Officially Start Filming 3 of Their Biggest Movies of All Time In 2026
James Gunn and Kevin Feige are squaring off for an epic 2027 between their two comic book universes.
New 2026 Data Proves Comic Book Movies Are Dying
An early 2026 box office winner is proving that superheroes are out of style.
Black Panther 3 Just Hit a Huge Milestone Amid T'Challa Recasting Reports
Ryan Coogler's return to the MCU might be even sooner than previously expected.
First Look at Grogu's New Home In 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Revealed In Full
A new look at The Mandalorian and Grogu's house has been unveiled by Lucasfilm.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Photos Unveil Major Redesigns For 3 Main Characters
Tom Holland's Spider-Man isn't the only character getting a makeover in 2026.
Marvel Studios Just Edited Spider-Man: No Way Home's Ending Message For MCU Continuity
The return of Zendaya and Tom Holland in the MCU will come with a dark shadow.
8 MCU Actors Who Criticized Marvel After Leaving the Franchise
Some of the most beloved Marvel actors have had choice words about the MCU over the years.
Marvel Studios Suspends Future MCU Movie & TV Slate Announcements For 2027 & Beyond
After an avalanche of MCU Disney+ content, Kevin Feige is pumping the brakes.
James Gunn Is Giving 1 DCEU Mainstay A Second Chance
DC Studios is sticking to its guns with this new hire, despite a few previous missteps.
Disney+ Officially Shelves Its 4th Star Wars TV Show
After a wave of TV shows, Star Wars has come out of Disney+ hyperspace.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Return of Dead Netflix Villain (Photos)
A Daredevil villain who has been dead for 10 years somehow returned in Born Again.
The Batman Part 2 Confirms Its 7th Cast Member
Ahead of filming, the cast for Matt Reeves The Batman 2 is beginning to fill out.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day - All 14 Trailer Scenes In Chronological Order (Marvel Movie Prediction)
With a bit of rearranging, the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is much more revealing.
Marvel Studios Confirms 12 Teams Facing Doctor Doom In Avengers: Doomsday
A new social media post from Robert Downey Jr. confirmed everyone who is facing Doctor Doom this winter.
Spider-Man & Daredevil’s 2026 Team-Up Just Became More Uncertain
Charlie Cox shed doubt on another Daredevil and Spider-Man team-up in the future.
Report: Warner Bros. Is Not Fully Confident In James Gunn's Next DC Movie, So It's Issuing More Audience Test Screenings To Hopefully Improve It
The evidence is mounting against Milly Alcock's Supergirl being a good movie.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Just Confirmed Its 7 Main Villains
The premiere episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 set a new precedent for violence.