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.
Follow David on Twitter (@daavidthompson) for his insightful, sarcastic, and silly tweets related to the universes he loves and the box office.
About The Direct
The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!
David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles
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.
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.
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.
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?
Blue Beetle's Online Release Date Gets Officially Announced
Following a lackluster trip in theaters, the DCEU's latest film is heading to VOD.
The Equalizer 3 Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Report)
Denzel Washington's latest action film will be available to purchase at home soon.
The Creator Movie Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Gareth Edwards' latest sci-fi film is already being praised by critics.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Streaming Release Date Gets Announced by Netflix UK
Those in the United Kingdom get to stream this record-breaking spidey sequel soon.
Doom Patrol Season 4 Part 2 Gets Release Window (Official)
The fourth season of Doom Patrol will be streaming on Max soon.
Little Mermaid 2023's Disney+ Viewership Ranking Revealed Following Streaming Debut
The Little Mermaid live-action remake is dominating streaming across the United States.
Star Wars: 3 Upcoming Movies & Shows Now at Risk of Getting Delayed
A wave of delays may impact the galaxy far, far away due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes.
'A Disney Scam': Netflix's Daredevil Showrunner Slams MCU Reboot Decision
It's clear that not everyone approved of the upcoming Disney+ series starring Charlie Cox.
Taylor Swift's New Movie Struggling to Draw Audiences Outside of Fanbase (Report)
Are Swifties enough for the Eras Tour concert film to succeed in theaters?
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Gets Online Release Date (Official)
Tom Cruise's seventh Mission Impossible film will be available to watch at home soon!
Disney Issues Statement on Little Mermaid 2023 Viewership Following 'Flop' Reports
How successful was the new live-action The Little Mermaid? New data might be surprising.
Taylor Swift Rejected Hollywood's Major Studios for Her New Movie (Report)
AMC Theaters may be the biggest beneficiary of The Eras Tour hitting silver screens next month.
First Look at Nicole Kidman's DCEU Return Revealed (Photos)
Somehow, Black Manta threatening Aquaman feels good in a place likе this.
When Will Barbie Movie Start Streaming? New Home Media Trailer Released
The biggest film of the year is about to be available on digital platforms everywhere.
Aquaman 2: First Glimpse at Amber Heard Revealed In New Trailer
Mera returns in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in the Lost Kingdom teaser.
Blue Beetle Box Office: Is It a Major Flop for DC?
A low budget for the DCEU film could give it a chance to turn a profit.
Yes, Taylor Swift May Be Getting Her Own LEGO Set (Photos)
Prepare yourselves retail stores, the Swifties may be rushing your way next.
Spider-Verse 2: First Look at Tom Holland Spider-Man's Deleted Cameo Revealed (Photo)
Marvel Studios' Spider-Man almost made a brief appearance in Across the Spider-Verse.
Secret Invasion Artist Confirms What We All Suspected About the Show's Problems
More light has been shed on why Marvel's latest Disney series was a major disappointment.
Disney+’s Ahsoka Releases First Poster With Anakin Skywalker
Hayden Christensen has officially returned to Star Wars marketing.
When Will Spider-Verse 2 Start Streaming? New Home Media Trailer Released
Across the Spider-Verse can now be watched at home, but when will it release on Netflix?
Marvel Announces All 5 Episode Titles for Next MCU Disney+ Show
This animated MCU series just released descriptions of all its new episodes.
Jeff Goldblum's Deleted Thor: Love and Thunder Scene FINALLY Gets Revealed (Photos)
The first look at the Grandmaster in Thor: Love and Thunder has been revealed.
Barbie Movie Gets Exciting Blu-ray Release Update
Ring in the new year with a dazzling physical copy of Warner Bros.' massive summer hit.
Oppenheimer's Box Office Just Passed Marvel's Highest Grossing R-Rated Movie
A three-hour biopic just passed one of the biggest comic book movies at the box office.
Spider-Verse 2: Sony Just Changed Gwen Stacy's Intro on Home Release Version
The iconic Spider-Verse 2 opening sequence narrated by Hailee Steinfeld was altered.
Super Mario Bros. Movie's Netflix Streaming Release Window Revealed
Peacock is about to get hit with a Blue Shell as Netflix will soon take over The Super Mario Bros. Movie's streaming rights.
Barbie Movie Gets New Online Release Update
Margot Robbie's smash hit may be staying exclusively in theaters for longer than previously expected.
Disney Just Changed the Title of 1 MCU Phase 5 Show
Kathryn Hahn's upcoming Disney+ series just got its third name change.