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
Bad Boys 4 Box Office Vs. Budget: How Much Profit Will It Make?
The boys are back, and they brought the box office with them this time.
IF Movie Gets Exciting Paramount+ Streaming Release Update
Families will be excited to hear about the imminent streaming release of IF.
Who Are Rhaenyra Targaryen's Children? Fathers & Family Tree In House of the Dragon Season 2
Game of Thrones is known for its complicated bloodlines, and the Targaryens are no different.
How Does Criston Cole Die in House of the Dragon?
Learn more about the eventual demise of one of House of the Dragon's most hated characters: Criston Cole.
Funko Set to Debut New Booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2024
Get ready Comic-con fans, FUNKO has announced a brand new International Airport event.
The Acolyte’s Qimir Explained: Sith, Kylo Ren & More Connections Revealed
The stranger has been unmasked in The Acolyte, hinting at deep Sith ties.
Superman Gets Arrested In New Video from 2025 James Gunn Movie (Exclusive)
New footage from the Superman set potentially spoils a major plot point.
Inside Out 2: Pixar Reveals 3 More Cut Emotions (Photos)
Viewers may have noticed several key emotions missing from the Inside Out sequel.
The Boys Showrunner Shuts Down Black Noir Season 4 Identity Theory
The Boys Season 4 made a significant change to [SPOILERS] from the comics.
Here's Why Sanemi Hates Genya In Demon Slayer
Many fans are lost as to why these slaying brothers have major beef.
Anthony Michael Hall Is Ready to Become the Next Liam Neeson (Exclusive)
The leading antagonist of Netflix's Trigger Warning is reading to take on his next action role.
Why Did Frenchie Kill Colin's Family In The Boys?
After forever changing their relationship, the question remains: WHY did Frenchie kill Colin's family?
Fifty Shades of Grey Movies in Order: How to Watch Every Film Chronologically
Learn the proper way to follow Anastasia and Christian's steamy love story.
Miraculous Ladybug Season 6 Announces Release Window
A new image hinted at when Miraculous Ladybug Season 6 will air later this year.
Furisoa Box Office vs. Budget: How Much Money It's Losing Warner Bros.
Furiosa's box office performance may have killed any plans for future Mad Max movies.
Here's Why Wanda Turned Evil In the MCU
Wanda Maximoff has had one of the wildest villain-to-hero journeys within the MCU.
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Spoilers & Ending Explained
Find out how Penelope and Colin's story concludes in the latest chapter of Bridgerton.
Who Is V Stiviano's Friend Deja In Clipped? Actress Vs. Real-Life Details
Learn more about Yvonna Pearson and her character's association with Donald Sterling.
Power Book 2: Ghost Season 4 Release Date Schedule of Episodes Revealed
It is time for fans to get excited for the upcoming Power Book 2: Ghost season!
X-Men '97 Producer Defends Lovemaking Scene In Disney+ Show
A Marvel Studios executive is defending the steamy scenes in its recent animated series.
Deadpool & Wolverine Popcorn Bucket: What's Real vs. Fake - Photos Explained
Get ready for plenty of collectable popcorn buckets for this summer's MCU blockbuster.
The Boys In the Boat: 5 Biggest True Story Changes & Inaccuracies
Some significant changes were made to George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat movie.
Dune 2's Ending Abandons the Creator's Original Plan for Zendaya's Chani
Denis Villeneuve made a major change to the end of Frank Herbert's original story.
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Spoilers from the Book Revealed
Want to know what happens in Season 3, Part 2 of Bridgerton? Here are the novel spoilers.
Jason Romo from Top Chef VIP: Full Bio & Career Details for Actor
Learn more about Mexican television actor Jason Romo following a recent appearance.
Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four Reboot Adds 9th Cast Member
Marvel's First Family is filling out its cast with another eye-catching addition.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Box Office & Profit Breakdown
Ape Together MONEY! Here's how the new Planet of the Apes film is a box office success.
First Look at Sebastian Stan's 2025 Marvel Movie Return Reveals 1 Key Bucky Change
Bucky Barnes is back for another chaotic adventure in Phase 5 of the MCU.
James Gunn's Superman Suit Controversy & Backlash Explained
Love it or hate it, there's plenty of controversy surrounding the new Superman suit.
It Ends with Us Ending, Summary & Spoilers from the Book Explained
Ahead of the film adaptation, here are the full spoilers for Colleen Hoover's popular novel.
'From' Season 3 Gets Official Release Window
The sci-fi horror series starring Harold Perrineau will soon return for Season 3.
Evil Season 4 Release Date Schedule of Episodes (Confirmed)
Here's the full release schedule for Evil Season 4 heading to Paramount+.
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.
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.