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
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.
The Chosen Season 4 Streaming Release Controversy Explained
A public legal dispute is keeping The Chosen Season 4 off of streaming.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.