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
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.
Marvel Studios' New Avengers Are Now Sponsored by 7 Real-Life Brands
The bran-integration was prominent in the Thunderbolts post-credits sequence.
First Look at New Batman Character In James Gunn's DCU
The first live-action DCU series is set to add a Batman character to the roster.
Disney Announces Much-Anticipated Sequel Movie Coming In 2026
Yet another sequel has been announced at Disney, joining a long list coming to theaters in the coming years.
Oscar Isaac Confirms Whether Poe Dameron Will Return In Rey's Star Wars Movie
Fans aren't going to happy when they hear what Oscar Isaac said about his Star Wars future.
Disney+ Reports Subscriber Surge In 2025 Thanks To 3 Key Movies & TV Series
With the streaming wars in full force, Disney+ has made some strong strides recently.
10 Marvel & DC Movies That Made More Money at the Box Office Than You Remember
Many comic book movies hated by fans were some of the biggest box office successes.
I'm Convinced These 4 Spider-Man Villains Are Now Forbidden from Joining the MCU
Do NOT expect any of the these foes to face off against Tom Holland any time soon.
New Spider-Man 4 Casting Sets Up Peter Parker's College Storyline
Fans' first time seeing MCU Peter Parker in college is likely coming in Spider-Man 4.
Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Venom Symbiote Funko Pop
In a surprise twist, a new Spider-Man Funko pop is featuring a symbiote.
James Gunn's New DCU Is Finally Coming to Fortnite
David Corenswet's new DC character is set to make his grand entrance on Fortnite this summer.
2024’s Worst Box Office Bombs Include 1 Marvel and 1 DC Movie
Superhero moves weren't able to escape 2025 without two massive duds.
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.
Final Destination Bloodlines Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
The sixth Final Destination movie is already creating big waves online.
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.
Law and Order Season 24 Episode 19 Cast: 'Play With Fire' SVU Crossover Actors - Juliana Aidén, Reinaldo Faberlle & More
A ton of characters are appearing in NBC's Law & Order Crossover Event.
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.
Here's When The Accountant 2 Movie Streaming Release Is Now Expected
Discover when Ben Affleck's latest Amazon MGM will begin streaming this summer.
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.
Shangri La Frontier Episode 51's Release Will Be a While - Here's When It's Most Likely to Happen
Shangri-La Frontier is set to move beyond Season 2, with new episodes releasing soon.
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.