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
Spider-Man 2 PS5: Best Look at Peter Parker's Spider-Arm Upgrade Revealed (Photos)
A new look at Spider-Man's Upgraded iron spider suit shows off sleek new design.
Robert Downey Jr. Admits He Was Worried Marvel Movies Would Impact His Acting Skills
Iron Man star just got candid about his career after the MCU before his new movie Oppenheimer hits theaters.
When Will Spider-Verse 2 Start Streaming? Blu-ray Release Date Revealed
Fans can purchase a physical version of Spider-Verse 2 soon, but when will it be on Netflix?
Chris Pratt's Next Marvel Movie Plot Teased by Director
The commentary track on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has revealed new details about Chris Pratt's future.
Ahsoka Star Reveals the Series' Timeline Placement
When Disney+'s upcoming Star Wars show takes place has just been revealed in a recent interview.
Marvel Already Spoiled Emilia Clarke's MCU Resurrection (Photos)
The latest episode of Secret Invasion ended poorly for Talos' Skrull daughter G'iah, but evidence suggests she isn't truly dead.
Secret Invasion Confirmed to Have Key Captain Marvel 2 Connection
Secret Invasion Ali Selim has confirmed the connections to Brie Larson's upcoming The Marvels movie.
Spider-Verse 2 Makes Sony History With Record-Breaking Box Office
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has significantly outperformed its predecessor on its way to a historic box office haul.
LEGO Marvel 2023: Every Set Expected to Release This Year
A variety of Marvel LEGO sets featuring popular characters and places are hitting shelves this year. Here's the breakdown.
James Gunn's Superman Movie Will Be Missing 1 Major Clark Kent Plot Point
A major distinction has just been made between Man of Steel and Superman: Legacy.
James Gunn Disappoints DC Fans With 2023 Comic-Con Update
DC Studios is not expected to give a presentation at Hall H this year.
Loki Season 2: Disney Reveals Jonathan Majors' Special Credits Amid Controversy
Kang will return in Loki Season 2 and Disney may have just indicated how large Jonathan Majors' role will be.
Spider-Verse 2: Rejected Designs for Miles Morales' Prowler Revealed (Photos)
An unused version of Mile G. Morales' suit has been shown in official Across the Spider-Verse art.
Loki Season 2 Makes MCU History With New Director Choice
Marvel just made a decision it has never done before during the making of Tom Hiddleston's second Disney+ season.
The Flash Movie's Failures Will Impact James Gunn's DC Reboot Plan
Another box office flop could have significant effects on the new DCU.
Deadpool 3: Marvel Director Teases Wolverine's Exciting Role In Next Movie
The director of Logan hinted at the plot of Hugh Jackman's next chapter as Wolverine.
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Announces 13 Main Actors
Netflix's upcoming epic space opera film has a loaded cast that includes DCEU alums.
Andor Season 2 Creator Casts Doubt on 1 Plot Thread Getting Resolved
The creator and writer of Andor hinted that audiences may never see a loose plot thread from Season 1 again.
Secret Invasion Director Reveals the Truth About Nick Fury's Wife Mystery
A massive reveal was made at the end of Secret Invasion's second episode and now the director has responded.
Marvel Celebrates Loki's Gender Fluidity Ahead of Season 2 Return
A recent social media post by Marvel highlighted the history of Loki's gender fluidity.
Captain America 4: First Details on Harrison Ford's Key Role Revealed
Anthony Mackie has officially commented on Harison Ford joining the MCU as Thunderbolt Ross.
The Flash Movie Just Retconned Man of Steel's Ending, And Now It's Even Better
A new interpretation of Zod's attack in Man of Steel has changed how fans view the climactic sequence.
James Gunn Announces First Superhero Actor for DC Reboot
Writer and Director of Superman: Legacy has just confirmed the official first hero of the upcoming DCU.
Secret Invasion Suffers Low Viewership Vs. Other MCU Disney+ Shows
Samuel L. Jackson's new Marvel series is off to a slow start, not gathering the same attention as many other MCU shows.
Spider-Verse 2 Includes a Special Tobey Maguire Easter Egg We All Missed (Photos)
An early version of Spider-Man's original live-action suit was featured in Across the Spider-Verse.
James Gunn Removed Major Gal Gadot Scene from The Flash Movie (Report)
An alternative ending was removed featuring Wonder Woman was removed due to the looming DC reboot.
Spider-Verse 2 Just Retconned Gwen Stacy's Dad from the First Movie
How Captain Stacy was saved was visually changed for Spider-Verse 2 - here's how.
The Marvels Cast: Disney Announces 10 Main Actors
Marvel has just confirmed the official cast list of Captain Marvel 2.
Every Upcoming Chris Evans Movie and TV Show Releasing In 2023 & Beyond
Chris Evans' upcoming film schedule is loaded! Here is every upcoming Chris Evans movie and show to look forward to.
New Data Reveals Avatar 2's Massive Disney+ Viewership
After a monster stretch at the box office, James Cameron's second Avatar is now dominating at home.
Avengers Star Breaks Silence on Their Surprise Death In Newest MCU Series
After a shocking death, this MCU alum speaks on their possible future
Watch Secret Invasion's Legends Episodes Online for Free
Marvel is releasing five new episodes for fans to catch up on characters free online.
Ahsoka Producer Announces 3 Biggest Rebels Characters In New Disney+ Show
An executive producer of Disney+'s upcoming Star Wars show hinted at its three main characters.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Teases Upcoming Spider-Man vs. Kraven Battle
Sony's latest solo villain wants a chance to fight Tom Holland's friendly neighborhood hero.
Warner Bros. Omits 3 DCEU Movies from New Franchise Collection
Here's why these three DC films have been left off this new Blu-ray box set.
MCU Fans Disgusted by Marvel Studios' New AI-Generated Opening
Secret Invasion's opening credits are controversial due to how Marvel Studios generated the images.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Secret Invasion
Disney+ revealed when exactly Secret Invasion takes place in the MCU's timeline.
Max Just Removed a Beloved Justice League Animated Show
One of DC's original animated series has just left Warner Bros. Discovery's new streaming service.
Marvel Director Quit Disney+ Show After Samuel L. Jackson Meeting
Samuel L. Jackson reveals a reason why director Thomas Bezucha left the Disney+ show.
When The Flash Movie Starts Streaming Online
Warner Bros. Discovery's new streaming service Max is the place to watch DC films, so when will The Flash arrive?