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 writing for The Direct, David worked as a high school English teacher from 2021 to 2023. He attended Florida Tech, where he studied Multiplatform Journalism and served as the Managing Editor of The Crimson newspaper during his junior year.
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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles
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.
Ironheart Star Teases Her Avengers: Doomsday Appearance (Exclusive)
It seems like a massive crossover could be on the horizon for Riri Williams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DC Studios Releases Its First-Ever Green Lantern Poster
This new Green Lantern poster will bring a smile to many DC fans' faces.
Spider-Man 4 Gets First Major Update In Two Months
Finally! An official production report was released regarding Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Avengers: Doomsday's 7th Superhero Team Just Got Revealed
Divided across the galaxy, several different teams are expected to define the MCU.
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.
MCU: First Look at Invisible Woman's Child (Photos)
Fans' best look yet at the youngest member of the Fantastic Four has been revealed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025 Superman Movie Gets Unsurprising Rating
Some may believe the purity of Superman warrants an even more family-friendly rating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marvel Confirms Its 6th TV Show Releasing In 2026
Enter into another black and white world with this additional Marvel series in 2026.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Peacemaker Season 2 Unveils a New, Better Logo
Some minor tweaks are happening to Peacemaker under the new DC Studios banner.
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.
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.
Andor: Why Luthen Kills Lonni Jung In Season 2
A surprising death in the final episodes of Andor has some fans scratching their heads.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.