David Thompson

David Thompson

Senior Editor & Podcast Host

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.

Follow David on Twitter (@daavidthompson) for his insightful, sarcastic, and silly tweets related to the universes he loves and the box office.

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David Thompson's Latest Stories

Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie Gets Official Deadpool-Esque Plot Synopsis

Is that seriously the premise of Thunderbolts*? Find out more about the official synopsis.

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Here's What Happened to Leo & Brittany from After Breaking Up In Love Is Blind Season 7

Viewers are left hung out to dry after a sudden notice that Leo & Brittany left the show.

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Why Bijan Robinson's Outer Banks Season 4 Cameo Has OBX Audiences Confused

Is that really the Atlanta Falcons running back in the new season of Outer Banks?

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Is Flintstones 2025 Movie With Adam Sandler Real or Fake? New Speculation Explained

Find out the truth behind a recent trailer starring Adam Sandler as Fred Flintstone.

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Meet Garrett from Love Is Blind: 4 Things To Know About Garrett Josemans

Viewers are dying to know more about Garrett as Love Is Blind Season 7 ramps up.

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SWAT Season 8's Netflix Debut: When Will It Start Streaming?

Find out the window of when SWAT Season 8 will be released to streaming on Netflix.

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Why Joker Died in Joker 2: Folie à Deux, Explained

Following general fan outrage, learn more about why Todd Phillips ended Joker 2 like THAT.

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Why Is Joker 2 So Bad? The 5 Biggest Factors That Hurt the Sequel

Critics and audiences agree... Joker: Folie à Deux is a major disappointment.

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Deadpool & Wolverine's Disney+ Release Makes History

Deadpool & Wolverine may change Disney forever once it hits Disney+ following its massive success at the box office.

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Uzumaki 2024 Episodes' Release Date Schedule on Max (Confirmed)

Celebrate! Episodes of the new Uzumaki anime will soon be streaming in the U.S.

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Who Is Nicholas Crovetti? 4 Things to Know About Salem's Lot Danny Actor - Wiki Bio Details

Is that Ryan from The Boys? Nope! It's his twin brother starring in Salem's Lot.

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Meet Brittany from Love Is Blind: 4 Things To Know About Brittany Wisniewski

After tuning into the first half of Love Is Blind Season 7, learn more about contestant Brittany.

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Yellowjackets Season 2's Netflix Release: When Will It Start Streaming?

There is a potential answer to some confusion surrounding Yellowjackets' current streaming release.

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Where to Watch 'We Live In Time' Movie: Theater Showtimes & Streaming Projections

Prepare to have your heart shattered by Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in theaters and on streaming.

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Here's Why Leslie Only Defended Erik In Monsters Netflix

Learn the hidden details behind the Menendez brothers having separate lawyers.

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Here's When 2025 Superman Movie's Trailer Release Is Now Expected to Happen

Up, up, and away! Superman actor David Corenswet hinted at when the marketing will start for DC's reboot.

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Who Is Kauchani Bratt? 4 Things To Know About Rez Ball Actor - Wiki Bio Details

There is much to unpack with Kauchani Bratt's past before he starred in Rez Ball.

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Why Did Lyle Menendez Have Screws on His Head In Monsters Netflix?

What's on Lyle's head? Find out more about the toupee system he used in real life.

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Here's When The Substance Movie's Streaming Release Is Now Expected to Happen

Looking to send a shiver down your spine? Watch out for The Substance Movie's upcoming home release.

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Failure Frame Season 2 Release Demand Hits New Heights Following Episode 12 Drop

Ugh! Will Failure Frame Season 2 ever happen? Learn more about its potential release.

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Here's When Blue Bloods' New 2024 Episodes Will Release (Confirmed)

It's official! Blue Bloods Season 14 will continue airing this fall on CBS.

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Daryl Dixon Season 2, Here’s a Reminder of Everything We Learned at SDCC

Find out more about Season 2 from the cast of The Book of Carol.

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Wait, So Did Riley Make the Team in Inside Out 2?

After all that, did Riley even make the team? Find out more about the Inside Out 2 ending.

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Where Is Kim on Chicago PD: Did She Leave?

Find out the truth about Kim Burgess' whereabouts this season on Chicago PD.

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Keith Colburn Has Health Scare on Newest Deadliest Catch Episode

Find out more about Keith Colburn's scary fall during Season 20, Episode 15.

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Who Is Amirah J? 4 Things To Know About High Potential Actress - Wiki Bio Details

Get to know more about the young rising actress Amirah J recently seen on ABC.

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Sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Gets Major Update from Producer

The next chapter of the Planet of the Apes saga has been officially addressed.

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Here's What Happened to the Menendez Brothers' Money After They Went to Jail

Wait, but who got the inheritance? Find out what happened to the Menéndez brothers' money.

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Thursday Night Football Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)

Get to know the full cast and announcing crew for Amazon's Thursday Night Football broadcast.

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DanTDM Vs. KSI & Mr Beast Drama Explained: Lunchly Controversy Breakdown

There's, lead in Lunchables? Read more about Logan Paul's latest product claims and backlash.

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Survivor 47 Tribes: Every Cast Members' Team In 2024 Season (Photos)

Learn more about the members making up these three distinct Survivor tribes.

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Why Did Aaron Hernandez Kill Odin Lloyd? American Sports Story Crime Motive Explained

Find out the sinister truth behind the new American Sports Story TV series.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Will Copy 1 Major Star Wars Trend (Report)

How the new DC universe will copy Star Wars may come as a huge surprise.

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The Golden Bachelorette 2024 Spoilers - Joan's Finalists, Revealed

If you're itching to find out who Joan ends up with, then this is the place for you!

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Is Civil War Movie President Republican or Democrat? Politics Explained by Director & Star

After streaming on Max, fans are curious if Nick Offerman's president is supposed to be Republican or Democrat.

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DC Studios Announces First-Ever DCU Reboot Panel Event, And It's Happening Soon

James Gunn is ready to show off his new cinematic universe in a major way.

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Hollywood Creatives Weigh In on the Evolution of 'Woke'

Learn more about top creatives reacting to 'Woke' as a commonly used description of TV and film.

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Long-Awaited MCU Sequel At Risk Following Spider-Man 4 Announcement

Uh-oh, the anticipation for this MCU sequel reached an all-time low following a new announcement.

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Who Is Brayden Rowley? Allegations With Taylor Frankie Paul from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

The genesis of much of the drama dealt with in Hulu's latest reality show starts with Brayden Rowley.

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Where to Watch Friendship 2024 Movie: Theater & Streaming Status Details

Learn more about the potential theatrical release of the new Friendship movie.

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