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 Stories
Spider-Man 3 PS5: Every Character Expected to Appear
There are a few surprising faces expected to appear in the next Spider-Man video game.
Marvel Wanted These 4 Actors to Replace Robert Downey Jr.'s Key MCU Role (Report)
A new leader of the MCU was planned following Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Phase 4 Correction
An important update to the growing Marvel universe has just been made by Disney.
Loki Season 2 Celebrates National Pumpkin Day With Miss Minutes Carving
The hilariously vile Miss Minutes has been a major part of Loki Season 2's promotion.
Captain Marvel 2 Suffers Worst MCU Ticket Pre-Sales In 4+ Years
The Marvels could lose the studio money if fans decide to skip Bri Larson's crossover sequel.
Viral FNAF Movie Fight Was Fake: 'We Did It For A Joke'
A fight video that spread like wild fire on social media has just been debunked.
Oppenheimer Movie Gets Online Release Date (Official)
Christopher Nolan's biopic epic will be available to watch at home soon.
Killers of the Flower Moon Movie Cast, Characters & Actors
Martin Scorsese's latest masterpiece is filled with a star-studded cast.
LEGO Marvel 2024 - 15 Sets Expected to Release Next Year
Fans can now catch a sneak peek of the most impressive Marvel LEGO sets debuting next year.
Saw X Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Official)
The latest horror slasher will soon be available to watch at home.
Netflix Removed Every 'House of Usher' Scene Filmed With This Controversial Actor
The Fall of the House of Usher had to recast this actor in the middle of filming.
Wednesday Season 2 Cast: Every Actor & Character Expected to Appear
Wednesday Season 2 is expected to highlight several returning characters and notable newcomers.
Loki Season 2: Kumail Nanjiani's Eternals Hero Spotted In New Episode
You may have missed this momentary cameo of Kingo in Loki Season 2 Episode 2.
Ahsoka Suffers Weak Finale Viewership: Will Season 2 Even Happen?
The latest Disney+ Star Wars series didn't generate the same viewership as previous projects.
Dune 2 Gets Unsurprising Rating
The official rating of Dune: Part Two will not come as a big surprise to many.
Marvel Just Fired the Writers of MCU Phase 5's Biggest New Show
Daredevil: Born Again is getting a complete overhaul following a change of direction at Marvel TV.
The Exorcist: Believer Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Report)
Universal's latest horror flick will soon be available to watch from home.
Spider-Man 2 PS5: Miles Morales' New Romance Just Got Confirmed (Photos)
A blooming relationship is set to develop when this character returns in Insomniac's Spider-Man.
Amber Heard's Removed Aquaman 2 Scenes Just Got Revealed
It's finally been reported that multiple Mera scenes were removed from DC's upcoming film.
Jenna Ortega's Scream 7 Return Gets Promising Update (Report)
After soaring into stardom due to starring in Netflix's Wednesday, Jenna Ortega remains a scream queen.
Avatar 5: Release, News and Everything We Know
Will James Cameron's fifth Avatar film be the last of the blockbuster franchise?
Marvel Officially Recasts Netflix Daredevil's Vanessa Actress for Reboot
Following previous reports, Disney has confirmed one prominent recasting.
Hocus Pocus 3: Release, Cast and Everything We Know
The Sanderson Sisters — Winifred, Mary, and Sarah are all set to return in a third Hocus Pocus film.
Disney Fires Back at Elemental 'Flop' Narrative With Surprising Viewership Reveal
Elemental has been pushing back on its negative narrative since it bombed during its opening weekend.
Loki Season 2: Kate Dickie's Secret Villain Role Explained
A mysterious new member of the TVA was introduced in the first episode of Loki 2.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Release Dates, Episode Times and Everything We Know
Here's everything you need to know about Jujutsu Kaisen's ongoing Season 2 release dates.
Disney Issues Statement on Elemental Streaming Viewership Following 'Flop' Reports
If it wasn't already clear enough, Pixar's latest film was a hit, according to the people who made it.
The 20 Best Halloween Movies for Families With Kids (2023 Edition)
Here are the best not-so-scary movies to watch this October.
Survivor Season 45 Cast: Every Contestant In 2023 Episodes (Bios, Tribes & More)
The long-standing CBS Original is back this fall with 18 total castaways.
Abbott Elementary Season 3 Gets Exciting Update Following Delays (Report)
ABC's award-winning mockumentary sitcom will be back for a Season 3.
Peacemaker Season 2 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release?
James Gunn is officially back to work on the upcoming second season starring John Cena.
Sound of Freedom Gets Online Release Date (Official)
Can you hear it? That's the ringing sound of freedom releasing online!
The White Lotus Season 3 Gets Promising Update Following Delays
Mike White's massive HBO hit will be back soon for a third season of vacation drama.
Wednesday Season 2 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release?
The return of Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams is coming soon to Netflix.
Strays Movie Gets Imminent Streaming Release Date (Official)
This canine comedy starring Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx is heading to home media soon.
Marvel's First 2024 TV Show Gets Release Date (Official)
An upcoming MCU show has an official streaming update following its 2023 delay.
Final Destination Movies Get Announced for New Streaming Service
Five Final Destinations movies are landing on the same streaming service starting soon.
Dumb Money Streaming Release: When Will It Come Out Online?
This star-studded cast will be heading to Netflix in the near future.
Ahsoka Star Mary Elizabeth Winstead Breaks Silence on Her New Star Wars Child, Jacen Syndulla
The Hera Syndulla actress has shared her first thoughts on having a child in the Star Wars galaxy.
Disney+ Announces Goosebumps 2023 Episodes Release Schedule
When will every episode of the new Goosebumps series be released?