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
Captain Marvel 2 Suffers Worst MCU Ticket Pre-Sales In 4+ Years
The Marvels could lose the studio money if fans decide to skip Bri Larson's crossover sequel.
Viral FNAF Movie Fight Was Fake: 'We Did It For A Joke'
A fight video that spread like wild fire on social media has just been debunked.
Killers of the Flower Moon Movie Cast, Characters & Actors
Martin Scorsese's latest masterpiece is filled with a star-studded cast.
LEGO Marvel 2024 - 15 Sets Expected to Release Next Year
Fans can now catch a sneak peek of the most impressive Marvel LEGO sets debuting next year.
Saw X Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Official)
The latest horror slasher will soon be available to watch at home.
Netflix Removed Every 'House of Usher' Scene Filmed With This Controversial Actor
The Fall of the House of Usher had to recast this actor in the middle of filming.
Wednesday Season 2 Cast: Every Actor & Character Expected to Appear
Wednesday Season 2 is expected to highlight several returning characters and notable newcomers.
Loki Season 2: Kumail Nanjiani's Eternals Hero Spotted In New Episode
You may have missed this momentary cameo of Kingo in Loki Season 2 Episode 2.
Ahsoka Suffers Weak Finale Viewership: Will Season 2 Even Happen?
The latest Disney+ Star Wars series didn't generate the same viewership as previous projects.
Dune 2 Gets Unsurprising Rating
The official rating of Dune: Part Two will not come as a big surprise to many.
Marvel Just Fired the Writers of MCU Phase 5's Biggest New Show
Daredevil: Born Again is getting a complete overhaul following a change of direction at Marvel TV.
The Exorcist: Believer Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Report)
Universal's latest horror flick will soon be available to watch from home.
Spider-Man 2 PS5: Miles Morales' New Romance Just Got Confirmed (Photos)
A blooming relationship is set to develop when this character returns in Insomniac's Spider-Man.
Amber Heard's Removed Aquaman 2 Scenes Just Got Revealed
It's finally been reported that multiple Mera scenes were removed from DC's upcoming film.
Jenna Ortega's Scream 7 Return Gets Promising Update (Report)
After soaring into stardom due to starring in Netflix's Wednesday, Jenna Ortega remains a scream queen.
Marvel Officially Recasts Netflix Daredevil's Vanessa Actress for Reboot
Following previous reports, Disney has confirmed one prominent recasting.
Disney Fires Back at Elemental 'Flop' Narrative With Surprising Viewership Reveal
Elemental has been pushing back on its negative narrative since it bombed during its opening weekend.
Loki Season 2: Kate Dickie's Secret Villain Role Explained
A mysterious new member of the TVA was introduced in the first episode of Loki 2.
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.