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
Dune Part 2 Box Office vs. Budget: How Much Profit Will It Make?
Audiences will need to keep flooding theaters for Dune 2 to make its money back.
Dune 2's Massive Budget Sets Historic Milestone for Director
No, that is not a typo, Warner Bros. really spent THAT much on Dune: Part Two.
Love Is Blind Season 6 Finale Spoilers: Here's What Happens to the Final Couples
Here's how [SPOILERS] gets left at the altar during the Season 6 finale.
The Bachelor 2024 Spoilers: Joey's Final Rose and 'New' Winner Revealed
Uh oh, it looks like Reality Steve initially reported the incorrect ending of The Bachelor.
Survivor Season 46 Cast: Every Contestant In 2024 Episodes (Bios, Tribes & More)
18 contestants are back in Season 46 to fight for the title of Sole Survivor.
The Traitors US Season 2 Spoilers - Final Contestants & Winners Rumors Explained
The ultimate game of deception will end with [SPOILERS] in the finale.
Sony Reveals the Plan for Next 3 Spider-Man Movies
A major surprise was just unveiled by Chris Miller and Amy Pascal about the future of Spider-Man movies.
Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy Cast: Voice Actors & Characters In the Series (Photos)
Amazon Prime's latest animated comedy is headlined by Stephanie Hsu and Keke Palmer.
Disney Now Blames Fans for Its Failures? Exec's New Comments Explained
Disney may be regressing its story-telling due to recent flops at the box office.
Unused Merch from Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 4 Released Online (Photos)
Newly released images show the unused suit from Sam Raimi's canceled Spider-Man sequel.
Love Is Blind Season 6 Cast: All Couples, Ranked Worst to Best
Here's how the couples from Love Is Blind Season 6 currently rank, from Brittany and Kenneth to Johnny and Amy.
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy Season 2 Plan Teased by Showrunner (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview with The Direct, an official update was revealed regarding Season 2 of Amazon's latest animated comedy.
Survivor 46 - New 2024 Season Release Date Schedule of Episodes (Confirmed)
Here's exactly when the next season of Survivor premieres on CBS & Paramount+.
Madame Web Movie: Every Spoiler from the Plot & Ending, Explained
Here's how [SPOILERS] dies in Sony Pictures' latest Spider-Man spin-off.
A Shop for Killers Season 2 Might Be Missing Kim Hye-jun's Jeong Ji-an
Some unfortunate news for fans of this South Korean action-streaming series.
Pirates of the Caribbean 6's Johnny Depp Replacement Rumor Gets Bashed by Elon Musk
What does the owner of SpaceX and Tesla have to do with Captain Jack Sparrow?
Marvel Studios Expected This 1 MCU Flop to Be a Big Hit, Reveals Actor
Not every experience with Marvel Studios is full of flowers and rainbows.
Disney+'s The Marvels Release Hits a Frustrating MCU Streaming Record
Marvel Studios continues to prolong the gap between theaters and streaming.
Universal Epic Universe Orlando Gets Official Opening Update
Universal Orlando's massive new theme park received a promising update.
The Bachelor 2024 Spoilers - Joey's Final Decision, Revealed
Here's exactly what's going to happen during The Bachelor Season 28. Does Joey find love?
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Gets Unsurprising Rating
Another action-packed adventure within the MonsterVerse may not be kid-friendly.
Palworld PS5 Release Gets Promising Update from Sony Exec
The action-adventure survival game might be expanding to PlayStation 5 soon.
Is The Hill Movie a True Story? What's Real vs. Fake
Here's the truth about how accurate Netflix's latest sports drama truly is.
Marvel Studios Brings Back Another Beloved MCU Netflix Villain for New Show (Report)
Marvel Studios is bringing back another fan-favorite of Netlfix's Daredevil series.
The Bachelor 2024 Cast: All 32 Women Contestants In Season 28 (Photos)
Joey Graziadei has plenty of lovely ladies to give roses to on this season of The Bachelor.
Deadpool 3: First Look at Ryan Reynolds' New Deadpool Variant Revealed (Photo)
A fresh look at [SPOILERS] has just leaked online ahead of Marvel Studios' only 2024 film.
Vanderpump Rules 2024: Release Date Schedule of New Season
Vanderpump Rules will soon be back for another jaw-dropping season on Bravo.
Marvel's Madame Web Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime (Report)
Fans may want to use the restroom before seeing Sony's latest Spider-Man spin-off.
Max Abruptly Removes Iconic Batman Movies
One of Michael Keaton's Batman movies was surprisingly removed from this streamer.
The Boys Season 4: New Photo Spoils 1 Hero's Surprise Return
A new hero introduced in Season 3 will seemingly return in Season 4 of The Boys.
Dumb Money Movie's Netflix Streaming Release Date Revealed
Paul Dano's latest biographical film will soon be available to stream on Netflix.
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Gets Season 3 Update from Show Exec Following Twist Ending
Here's what is next for The Curious Case of Natalia Grace following the dramatic end of Season 2.
Is Amber Heard to Blame for Aquaman 2's Box Office Failures?
Here's the real reason why Aquaman 2 is flopping like a fish at the box office.
Sylvie Actor Reveals 1 Thing to Expect from Her Next MCU Appearance
The future of Loki's Sylvie could be different than anything seen before on Disney+.
Dune 2 Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime (Report)
The reported runtime for Dune: Part Two is so long that it's breaking records.
Every DC Superhero Movie Releasing In 2024
A few comic book movies you may not know about are releasing for DC next year.
James Gunn Casts His Brother as Iconic DC Supervillain
A surprising recast has just been made in the upcoming DC Universe reboot.
Murder In Boston Episodes Schedule Revealed by HBO
The original true crime documentary will soon be available to watch on HBO and stream on Max.
10 Biggest Movies of 2024 Ranked by Box Office Earnings Potential
Here's a look at all the films releasing next year with blockbuster potential.
The Chosen Season 4 Celebrates Release Date With New Official Poster
Jonathan Roumie as Jesus is highlighted in the new poster for the fourth season of The Chosen.