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

Spider-Man 4 Confirms 2 MCU Cast Members Joining Tom Holland’s Marvel Return

Two major names have been added to Tom Holland's fourth Spider-Man film.

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James Gunn Hints That Corenswet's Superman Might Be Weaker Than Cavill's and Reeve's Man of Steel

Fans looking for a god-like Superman may be disappointed by James Gunn's new iteration.

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Fantastic Four 2025 Reveals First Look at Movie's 4th Villain

A new live-action look at this Fantastic Four villain confirmed its presence in the movie.

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The 4 MCU TV Announcements Now Expected at Comic-Con 2025

Despite its major absence from Hall H, it seems Marvel Animation will make waves at San Diego Comic-Con.

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The Only 5 MCU Shows That Are Longer Than Two Seasons

Getting a third season at Marvel Television has become a rare honor of the past decade.

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First Look at Ahsoka's Force Ghost Possibly Revealed by Star Wars (Photo)

In a stunning new visual, the first glance at an Ahsoka Force Ghost may have been revealed.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Reveals First Look at the New Bully

Netflix has confirmed there will be more adversaries than just Vecna next season.

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Ironheart's MCU Timeline Gap After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Addressed by Star (Exclusive)

A major question from MCU fans was addressed by Ironheart's Dominique Thorne.

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Hugh Jackman’s New Video Has MCU Fans Convinced He’s Returning as Wolverine In Avengers: Doomsday

Fans are starting to wonder if Hugh Jackman will truly play Wolverine 'till he's 90.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Unveils Its First-Ever Supervillain Posters

There's no shortage of sinister characters in 2025's Superman, led by Lex Luthor.

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Ironheart Season 2 Status & Show Future Addressed by Lead Star (Exclusive)

The jury is still out on if Ironheart will be given a Season 2, according to this MCU star.

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Ironheart Star Teases Her Avengers: Doomsday Appearance (Exclusive)

It seems like a massive crossover could be on the horizon for Riri Williams.

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The 8 MCU Avengers Who Never Got Their Own Movie

Some of Earth's Mightiest Heroes were never given the theatrical spotlight in the MCU.

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DC Confirms James Gunn's New Superman Has 1 Superpower That Henry Cavill Barely Used

Get ready for Superman to use his full abilities in James Gunn's new movie.

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Peacemaker Season 2: Every DC Superhero Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level

A great group of heroes are set to return to the DCU when Peacemaker Season 2 streams this year.

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Star Wars Confirms 9 Major 'Andor' Characters Are Still Alive During 'Rogue One'

Andor tees up Rogue One in an exciting way, keeping many of its key players alive.

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Fantastic Four First Steps Tracking for 15th-Best Opening Weekend in MCU History

New box office tracking has The Fantastic Four cracking the upper end of MCU openers.

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DC Studios Releases Its First-Ever Green Lantern Poster

This new Green Lantern poster will bring a smile to many DC fans' faces.

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Spider-Man 4 Gets First Major Update In Two Months

Finally! An official production report was released regarding Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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Disney's Lilo & Stitch Box Office Just Surpassed The Best Movie of 2025

Two movies on the polar opposite ends of targeted audiences have dominated the box office this year.

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Disney Just Suffered 3 Major Box Office Flops In a Row

It's been a rough start to 2025 for Disney in theaters, so far being dominated by a rival studio.

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Rogue One Actors Refused to Cameo In Disney+'s Andor - Just Because They Were 'Unhappy' They Weren't Offered a Bigger Part

Tony Gilroy tried to bring back even more Rogue One characters in Andor Season 2.

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'Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning' Overtakes Keanu Reeves' Iconic Action Hit at Domestic Box Office

Soaring to $100 million soon, Tom Cruise's latest just blew by a fan-favorite action movie.

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Avengers: Doomsday's 7th Superhero Team Just Got Revealed

Divided across the galaxy, several different teams are expected to define the MCU.

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Superman Movie: All 8 DC Heroes Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level

The powersets of the heroes in James Gunn's new DCU will be fully displayed in Superman.

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MCU: First Look at Invisible Woman's Child (Photos)

Fans' best look yet at the youngest member of the Fantastic Four has been revealed.

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Kathleen Kennedy Finally Admits to Star Wars' Struggles Without George Lucas

It's safe to say that Disney's journey with Star Wars hasn't always been smooth.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Debuted 1 Historic New Character

Despite being early on in the universe, this actor is used heavily in the DCU.

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2025 Superman Movie Will Abandon 1 Beloved Part of Henry Cavill's Version

A shift is being made to Superman, aligning more with the 1978 story than 2013's.

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Marvel Just Spoiled Phase 6's New OP Superhero Debut (Photos)

An incredibly powerful character from Marvel Comics is set to make his MCU debut.

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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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