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
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.
Max Announces DC's Next Superhero Show Releasing Before Peacemaker Season 2
A surprise DC addition to Max is leap-frogging Peacemaker this summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All 11 MCU Movie Franchises Ranked by Box Office Earnings
The biggest universe in Hollywood history has some of the most successful franchises.
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.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2: Every Marvel Character Now Confirmed to Appear
The cast of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 goes well beyond who was featured in the first season.
Marvel Studios Will Release 2 R-Rated Projects In 2026 (Confirmed)
A new element of darkness is only growing in the future of the MCU on Disney+.
The 14 Big Sequel Movies Releasing In 2026 (Marvel, Star Wars & More)
Next year is going to be jam-packed with returning franchises, from animation to live-action.
New Zootopia 2 Trailer Confirms the Movie's 4 Main Characters - Including 2 New Ones
Jason Bateman and the gang are returning for a second round of Zootopia.
New Superman 2025 Merch Confirms Another Superpower for David Corenswet's Man of Steel
One of Superman's most famous abilities will be on full display this summer.
Fantastic Four 2025 Trailer Includes A Not-So-Subtle Superman Easter Egg
It's a bird, it's a plane... it's The Thing? Learn more about Fantastic Four's new hidden message.
Thunderbolts Popcorn Bucket Guide - All Theater Merch at AMC, Cinemark, Regal & More
Get ready to enjoy buttery treats from the cap of Red Guardian and more!
Daredevil: Born Again's Martial Law Twist Explained
The vast powers of a mayor are being tested by the end of Daredevil: Born Again.
Marvel Studios Calls It Quits With Tom Holland Spider-Man Trend (Confirmed)
Despite Tom Holland's return, an array of changes are happening after No Way Home.
New Avatar 3 Trailer Confirms 5 Major Characters Who Will Return
It was recently confirmed that many of the past main characters in Avatar will return for the third installment.
Vincent D'Onofrio Disagreed With 1 Kingpin Decision In Daredevil Born Again
Vincent D'Onofrio put his foot down on one Kingpin decision in Born Again.
Minecraft Movie: Mojang Confirms How Herobrine Accidentally Made It Into Movie
The notorious Herobrine easter egg may not have been international after all.
Marvel & Other US Movies In Danger Of Being Banned From China (Report)
United States tariffs on China could have a major ripple effect on Hollywood.
Why Minecraft Movie's CGI Is 'So Bad': Franchise Exec Confirms VFX Company 'Ran Out of Time' on This Scene
The cold, hard truth is that A Minecraft Movie was given a chance to look its best.
DanTDM's Special Minecraft Movie Cameo Revealed
A lot of audiences may have missed DanTDM's sneaky scene in A Minecraft Movie.
Netflix's Adolescence Has Secret CGI In These 4 Scenes (Photos)
In a seamless series of continual shots, viewers probably missed these CGI moments in Adolescence.
Superman 2025 Movie: New Trailer Shows Fortress Of Solitude, Krypto & More
A new extended trailer for Superman offered an incredible look inside the Fortress of Solitude.
Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars Movie Gets Encouraging Update
A key writer in one of the next Star Wars films has provided an exciting update.
Don't Breathe 3 Gets Frustrating Update from Stephen Lang (Exclusive)
Fans will be disappointed when they hear what Stephen Lang said about Don't Breathe 3.
Superman 2025 New Footage To Debut This Week Alongside Minecraft Movie
A special surprise sneak peek of James Gunn's Superman is happening in theaters this weekend!
How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action Vs Animated Dragons Revealed (Photo Comparison)
The live-action CGI dragons in Universal's next blockbuster diverge greatly from the animated franchise.
Here's Why White Lotus Season 3 Replaced Chloe's Actress Before Release
It's wild to think one of the main characters in The White Lotus was originally a different actor.
Avengers Doomsday Cast List: All 20 Actors Confirmed & Rumored to Appear
When the next Avengers film hits cinemas, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans will not be left behind.
Who Is Rapunzel In Live-Action Disney Movie? 2 Actresses Reportedly Eyed for Tangled Remake
The rumors around the live-action Tangled cast are swirling, with a few obvious choices.
Ben Affleck Spills The Unexpected Reason He Will Never Play Batman Again In The DCU
With future DC plans to have multiple Batman movies, it seems Ben Affleck will be sticking to the sidelines.
Stranger Things Season 5's 3 Main Characters Just Got Revealed
With each season shifting focus, the final season of Stranger Things will be familiar.
Disney's Win or Lose Season 2 Chances Are Unfortunately Not Good - Here's Why
Pixar's TV splash on Disney+ may be ending in a ripple with no Season 2 in sight.
Ezra Bridger Actor Kicks Off Ahsoka Season 2 With New Photo
Based on the recent bread crumbs on social media, it seems Ahsoka Season 2 is beginning filming soon.
Adam McArthur on His Dual Roles in Jujutsu Kaisen and Kaiju No. 8 (Interview)
The voice of Yuji Itadori in the English dub of Jujutsu Kaisen has had an impressive career thus far.
Disney Animation Announces Its 10th Upcoming Movie (Full Release Schedule For 2025 & Beyond)
Bob Iger wasn't lying when he said the company would focus on its key franchises.
Is Janelle James Leaving Abbott Elementary? Here's What the Showrunners Say About Ava's Future
Find out whether or not Janelle James is leaving Abbott Elementary for good.
Locked Movie Ending's True Meaning Explained by Director (Exclusive)
The new thriller Locked has a wild ending, this is what director David Yarovesky has to say about it.