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
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Its 8th Spider-Man Logo
Tom Holland has gone through various symbols since entering the MCU in 2016.
Marvel Officially Unveils the New Female Falcon - And She Looks Great
Marvel's ready to break new ground, introducing a new Falcon, the first one ever to be female.
Marvel's Franchise-Killing Flop Gets Slain by 2025's Biggest Horror Hit
Putting the nail in its coffin, 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was just scorched at the box office.
'How To Train Your Dragon 2' Live-Action Sequel Is Further Along Than Initially Thought (Exclusive)
Mason Thames is returning for more adventures with Toothless, teasing a sped-up production start date for the sequel.
Leonardo DiCaprio's 95% RT Film Just Dethroned the Best Movie of 2019
Ahead of a major Oscars push, One Battle After Another crossed another milestone.
It's The End of an Era for Spider-Man In the MCU
It's official: Peter Parker is no more Mr. Nice Guy in the MCU going forward.
Avengers: Doomsday's Script Has an Unprecedented Marvel Disney+ Tie-In
At the end of time, this MCU writer sits atop a throne of multiverse storytelling.
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy Cast Talk About Reclaiming the True Story From the Infamous Serial Killer
The cast of Peacock's Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy wants to focus more on the victims than the killer.
Ethan Slater Admits Wicked 2 Is Not Trying to Top Wicked 1
The Boq actor shared with The Direct why fans are going to adore November's sequel.
Marvel Studios Just Gender-Swapped Its 9th Superhero
Yet another superhero joined the MCU, reimagining a classic male character.
James Gunn Confirms 3 Ways The Peacemaker Finale Sets Up Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow
DC Studios head James Gunn revealed three ways Peacemaker Season 2 sets up the DCU's Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Season 2 Is Already on Netflix Series Creator Derek Kolstad's Mind: 'There's Any Number of Places We Could Go'
Ready or not, more Splinter Cell stories are set to continue streaming soon.
The Boys Showrunner Defends Controversial Treatment of Hughie
An answer has been given regarding the abuse taken by Hughie in recent seasons.
'Avatar' Falls Short at Box Office for the First Time Ever
It's shocking to see James Cameron not dominating the weekend box office.
Gen V Season 2 Just Brought Back 7 Major Heroes from 'The Boys'
A variety of Supes already reappeared in Gen V Season 2 from The Boys.
New Stranger Things Season 5 Synopsis Confirms the Show's Best Fan Theory
Get ready for a wild ride in Stranger Things 5, one that might take fans back in time.
Doctor Strange 3's Release Before Avengers: Secret Wars Just Became Impossible
The mysterious, mystical sequel was pushed down the road even further.
Margot Robbie Continues a Bad 3-Movie Trend With Latest Box Office Flop
The lasting star power of Margot Robbie is being questioned after her latest flop.
'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Reveals Its 9 Playable Batmobiles
Gamers will be driving around Gotham in style with this assortment of Batmobiles.
Ricky and Morty Star Harry Belden Thinks Season 9 Will Be Higher Quality Than Seasons 7 & 8
Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden shared how much of Season 9 they've completed recording.
New 'Fantastic Four' Video Proves Reed Richards' Powers Almost Looked Way Better
Mr. Fantastic was supposed to use his powers a lot more creatively in Fantastic Four.
Spider-Verse 3: All 7 Major Superheroes Reported to Appear
The hero lineup is loaded for Sony Animation's third and final Spider-Verse movie.
Marvel Studios' Wonder Man Gets Strong First Reaction: 'The Best Marvel Show'
Whispers are already spreading that Marvel Studios has a great show on its hands.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Infinity Hulk - And He Looks Great
The latest animated take on the Incredible Hulk has never been seen before.
The 9 Major Box Office Flops of 2025 (Marvel, Disney & More)
A few diamonds in the rough can't save a poor box office outlook in 2025.
Fionna and Cake Season 2 Will Bring Back This Beloved 'Adventure Time' Hero
The most iconic Adventure Time character is coming back for Fionna and Cake.
Marvel Studios Just Released Its Best R-Rated Poster
Disney+ took it up a level with this brilliant blood-red post for Marvel Animation.
Disney+ Announces Historic New Movie Lineup for Christmas 2025
The streaming giant is prepping for another very merry Christmas this year.
Aaron Pierre Looks Perfect as Green Lantern In First Official On-Screen Look
A new behind-the-scenes look at the HBO series showed off the upcoming Green Lantern.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2's Main Villain Seemingly Revealed - And He's An Obvious Choice
Peter Parker's next fiercesome foe on Disney+ has been known for months.
Marvel Studios Announces Replacement Actors for Chris Hemsworth & 6 MCU Stars for Next Disney+ Show
A surprising number of actors were recast in Marvel's next Disney+ series.
James Gunn's DC Will Expand Into 4 Different Timelines
Superman reigned in a new era for DC, but that doesn't mean other universes won't be highlighted.
How DEFIANT Tells the True Story of Robert Smalls (Exclusive)
Learn more about Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls from the creatives at SDCC 2025.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Just Broke Seth Rogen’s Crazy Box Office Record
More than just demons were slayed this weekend at the domestic box office.
Margot Robbie's The Sims Movie Will Have 'Barbie' & 'LEGO Movie' Influences (Exclusive)
A rare update on The Sims movie has been given to The Direct by producer Roy Lee
James Gunn Confirms DCU's First Thanos-Level Villain Is Coming
An even more menacing threat than Lex Luthor is soon joining the new DCU.
Disney Confirms Its 5 Major Animated Movies Releasing In the Next Year
A healthy mix of originals and sequels is coming soon to Disney Animation.
Disney+ Confirms 8 Star Wars Jedi Appearing In 2025 Show (Photos)
This mash-up LEGO Star Wars story is bringing back plenty of iconic characters.
James Gunn Confirms What We All Suspected About the New Justice League
A team-up event in the new DCU may have been teased in 2025's Superman.
X-Men '97 Season 2: Every Superhero Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
Physical strength and stamina pale in comparison to the mental strengths of the most powerful X-Men.