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
Demon Slayer Season 4 Celebrates Release Date & Time With New Trailer
It's almost time for the epic new arc of Demon Slayer to launch on Crunchyroll.
Disney Suffers Worst Box Office Flop of 2023 (New Data)
You thought The Flash bombed? New data shows Marvel blundered even worse in 2023.
Challengers Releases Digitally In May
Soon, audiences worldwide will be able to watch Zendaya's tennis movie at home.
Dark Matter Book Summary & Spoilers, Explained
Here are the full book spoilers that inspired one of Apple TV+'s latest shows.
My Hero Academia: Is All Might American? His U.S. Connections Explained
Here's the truth about All Might's nationality after much speculation.
Dune 2 Set To Begin Streaming on Max In May
It is almost time for the dark tale of Paul Atreides to start streaming online.
The Roast of Tom Brady Cast: Every Celebrity Who Appeared (Photos)
Did Gisele show up? Here are the full spoilers of the Tom Brady Roast.
New Gladiator 2 Trailer Gets Strong First Reactions Online
Critics shared their responses to a preview of Paramount's Gladiator sequel.
The Fall Guy Movie Vs. TV Show Differences Explained
It may surprise viewers how different Ryan Gosling's new movie is from the series it is based on.
Godzilla x Kong Up For Digital Purchase May 14th
It's time for the next MonsterVerse installment to move to the small screen.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Producer Spoils Caesar's Key Role In Sequel
Dead or alive, Caesar will continue to have his presence felt in the new Planet of the Apes film.
Civil War Movie Blu-ray Release Date Announced: When Will It Start Streaming?
For those planning to skip it in theaters, here's an idea of when Civil War will begin streaming.
Is King Richard Movie a True Story? What's Accurate vs. Fake
Here's the truth about Will Smith's award-winning biographical film.
Touch 2024 Movie Ending & Spoilers from the Book, Explained
Before heading to theaters for the movie, here is a look at the spoilers for the Touch novel.
Tom Hiddleston Reveals Surprising Detail About His Marvel Contract
It's hard to imagine Tom Hiddleston as anyone but Loki, but he was almost cast as [SPOILERS] in the MCU.
Deadpool & Wolverine's Villain Revealed: Cassandra Nova's X-Men Ties Explained
The secret X-Men villain was revealed in the latest Deadpool 3 trailer. Who is she?
Marvels Studios Lost Money on 2 Recent MCU Movies, Confirms New Report
The MCU took a turn for the worse at the 2023 box office, putting its future in doubt.
Did Taylor Swift Just Confirm Deadpool 3 Role In TTPD?
The Tortured Poets Department may have just confirmed Taylor Swift joining the MCU.
Godzilla x Kong Box Office vs. Budget: How Much Profit Will It Make?
Believe it or not, the Monsterverse may be a safer box office bet than the MCU.
American Idol 2024 Cast: Every Contestant Remaining
American Idol Season 22 is heading toward its final stretch with these 14 contestants remaining.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Gets Unsurprising Rating
Surprise, surprise, another Planet of the Apes movie will involve primate punches.
Marvel Studios Boss Confirms 1 Key Change to Upcoming MCU Projects Amid Disney Cutbacks
It's official: Marvel Studios will no longer be pumping out content like its life depends on it.
X-Men ’97 Episode 5 Introduces Game-Changing MCU Cameo
Here's how [SPOILERS] appeared in the latest Marvel Animation episode on Disney+.
Tangled's Live-Action Cast Controversy & Disney Fan Drama Explained
Here's the truth about the casting drama surrounding the Tangled live-action remake.
The Next Star Wars Movie Just Got Officially Announced
Star Wars is heading back to theaters with a new official release date.
Turtles All the Way Down Book Summary & Spoilers, Explained
Confused by the deeper themes of this John Green novel? This is the place for you.
Physical 100 Controversy from Seasons 1 & 2, Explained
The amount of controversy surrounding two seasons of the South Korean survival series is shocking.
Godzilla x Kong Popcorn Buckets: Where You Can Get Them
No sandworms, but the new Godzilla and Kong movie has an assortment of popcorn buckets to choose from.
Batman's Reboot Movie Gets Concerning Director Update
The new DC Universe may be without a Bruce Wayne for longer than expected.
Quiet on Set Gets Season 2 Update from Producers
The directors of the scandalous Nickelodeon documentary commented on a potential Season 2.
Is Tyson's Run Movie a True Story? What's Real vs. Fake
Here's the TRUTH about the Tyson Hollerman movie, is he real?
The Chosen Season 4 Streaming Release Controversy Explained
A public legal dispute is keeping The Chosen Season 4 off of streaming.
Every Upcoming Andrew Garfield Movie Releasing In 2024 & Beyond
Plenty of romance lies ahead for Andrew Garfield on the big screen.
Marvel Studios Canonizes 11 Seasons of MCU Netflix Shows
The Defenders have been canon for longer than originally thought.
Demon Slayer 2024 Movie Streaming: New Announcement Points to Online Release Window
An update on the release of Demon Slayer Season 4 indicates when the new movie will stream.
The Amazing Race 2024 Cast: Every Contestant In Season 36 (Photos)
13 new teams are set to embark on a worldwide race, including a former NFL player.
The Bachelor 2024 Finale Spoilers: Does Joey Pick Kelsey, Daisy or Rachel?
Following the fantasy suites episode, Joey has a monumental decision heading into the finale.
12 Best Taylor Swift Quotes from Lyrics of Her Songs
These are some of the most recognizable and meaningful lyrics of Taylor Swift's career.
The Idea of You Ending & Spoilers from the Book, Explained
Here is why Soléne and Hayes (SPOILERS) at the end of The Idea of You.
Dune 2 Director Reacts to Viral Popcorn Bucket: "What the !?!?"
Denis Villeneuve is flabbergasted with the AMC Theaters Dune popcorn bucket.