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 Stories
Superman 2025 Casting Rumor Would Waste This Action Star’s DCU Potential
A major name could have secretly been added to the cast of 2025's Superman.
Purple Hearts 2 Movie's Latest Confirmation Has Fans Very Excited for the Netflix Sequel
An official sequel to Netflix's Purple Hearts has been teased by of the leading stars.
Avengers: Secret Wars Movie Confirmed to Be a 'New Beginning' for the MCU
Get ready to begin again with the next pair of Avengers films from the Russo Bros.
Locked Movie: Director David Yarovesky Thinks This Is One of Bill Skarsgård's 'Greatest Performances'
Learn the deeper meanings behind David Yarovesky's upcoming film Locked.
Demon Slayer 2025 Movie Release Plans Revealed: Infinity Castle, Mugen Train & More
There are a lot of cinematic surprises coming for Demon Slayer fans in 2025.
Marvel Studios Might Have Just Cast Their 8th MCU X-Men Character
As the MCU turns a new page, more X-Men characters are being added to the fold.
Disney+ Celebrates Captain America: Brave New World's Release With 1 Special Request
If you skipped theaters, learn what needs to be done before streaming Captain America 4.
Superman 2025: James Gunn Celebrates New Justice League Hero With Set Photo
Edi Gathegi is ready for his comic book movie redemption arc in Superman.
Here's Why The Plankton Movie Became a Musical (Confirmed)
It's time for Mr. Krab's archnemesis to warm up his windpipes for the next Spongebob movie.
Sadie Sink's Spider-Man 4 Role: Here's Who She's Most Likely Playing
There are several red-headed Marvel characters that could be played by Sadie Sink.
Tom Hiddleston Confirms Next Big Role After Loki Season 2 (And It's Releasing This Summer)
Shifting gears into something new on screen, Tom Hiddleston is back in theaters this summer.
Snow White 2025 Axes Premiere Release Plans Following 'Woke' Complaints
Staying out of the spotlight, the Snow White remake will have a unique premiere this month.
Severance: What Is Ether? Season 2 Drug & Salt's Neck Connections Explained
After Severance Season 2, Episode 8, fans are scratching their heads over what exactly ether is.
Captain America: Brave New World Box Office Projections Reveal If Movie Was Profitable For Disney
For the first time in over a decade, it is unclear whether or not a new Captain America movie will turn a profit.
Squid Game Season 3 Announces Its 12 Main Cast Members
An unsurprising list of characters are set to star in Season 3 of Squid Game.
This Major MCU Superhero Is Now Battling Depression (Confirmed)
Beneath their sarcastic surface, this MCU hero struggles with a mental crisis.
Solo Leveling: Here's Why Jinwoo Didn't Arise Baran
Solo Leveling watchers need more of an explanation for a recent Jinwoo decision.
Marvel Rivals Clone Rumble Event Bans 6 Characters (For A Good Reason)
Marvel Rivals players are out of luck if they mainly play these characters.
A Real-Life Hunter x Hunter Exam Is Happening This Month - And You Can Still Compete
The inaugural Hunters Association exams are not going to be for the faint of heart.
Silo Season 3 Gets Exciting Story Update from Showrunner
The Silo showrunner has made some head-turning comments about the plot of Season 3.
Where Is Medusa Netflix Filmed? Gorgeous Locations In Real-Life
Check out the beautiful real-world city where the new Medusa was filmed.
Mickey 17 Movie: Full Plot Summary & Spoilers Explained
The return to theaters for Bong Joon-ho was met with some hilarious twists and turns.
Despicable Me 5 Movie: Everything We Know & What's Next for the Franchise
After great box office success, the future is bright for the Despicable Me franchise.
Love Is Blind Season 8: Dave Reveals What Really Happened With Messy Lauren Breakup
Dave has revealed some interesting new information on his Love Is Blind breakup with Lauren.
Why [Spoilers] Got Killed Off In Daredevil: Born Again, Explained by MCU Show Cast & Crew
The stunning start to Daredevil: Born Again comes with a deeper explanation.
Marvel Studios Says Goodbye to Fan-Favorite MCU Netflix Character
Daredevil: Born Again didn't take long to make its most loyal fans tear up at the start of the new series.
House of David Cast on Biblical Accuracy, Spiritual Findings, & The Chosen Influences
The main cast of House of David shared their experiences filming the lastest biblical TV series.
Abby Trott On Creating Demon Slayer's Nezuko's Voice & Having Fun as Magik in Marvel Rivals
Voice actress Abby Trott went behind the scenes of her latest work in anime and video games.
Disney+ Just Added Marvel's Worst-Ever Solo Movie
Yikes, one of the most maligned Marvel films has now been added to Disney's streaming library.
Slow Horses Season 5: Release Estimates and All Confirmed Details
Get to know all the details about the fifth season of Apple TV+'s Slow Horses.
The Bad Guys 2 Movie Gets Unsurprising Rating
Very few will be shocked to learn the parental rating of DreamWorks' upcoming film.
Avengers: Doomsday Gets Worrying Release Update
A new MCU rumor emerged online that might spell doom for 2026's Avengers 5.
Where Is House of David Filmed? Beautiful Locations Revealed
Discover the many areas of Greece where Amazon Prime Video's new biblical tale was filmed.
The Penguin Season 2 Gets Disappointing Update From DC Execs
Sadly it doesn't seem like Oz may ever return to his own TV show on HBO.
Here’s Why Shrek 5's Animation Changed At DreamWorks
Fans are headed back to Shrek's swamp, but this time, it will look a bit different.
Dungeons and Dragons Sequel Movie Demand Rises After 'Honor Among Thieves' Hits Netflix
It's time to put some respect on Dungeons and Dragons' name and get a proper sequel in theaters.
All of Us Are Dead Season 2's Release Breaks a Frustrating Netflix Record
Sometimes it's exciting to break new records, but not in the case of All of Us Are Dead's release.
Meet Michael Iskander: 4 Things to Know About House of David Actor
The newcomer star of the biblical epic House of David has a history on stage.
Is Dylan McDermott's Remy Leaving FBI Most Wanted? Exit Scare Explained
The real reason behind Remy leaving FBI: Most Wanted may not be so exciting.
The Way Home Season 3's Big Jacob Twist Explained
There is much to unpack regarding what happened to Jake on The Way Home.