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
Star Wars: Disney To Announce Plans For Significant Franchise Expansion
A new report reveals that a lot of new Star Wars content is being announced by Disney on Thursday.
How Marvel's Kevin Feige Told James Gunn He Was Fired
James Gunn thought his career was over after being initially fired from Marvel.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Emotional Plot Teased By James Gunn
Director James Gunn teases a "heavier" plot for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Loki Director Reveals Chris Hemsworth's Reaction To Frog Thor Appearance
Loki director Kate Herron explained Chris Hemsworth's reaction to voicing Throg.
Justice League: Warner Bros. Opposed Flash's Climactic Moment
Zack Snyder reveals Warner Bros. didn't want Flash time-traveling in his film.
Chris Hemsworth's Thor Franchise Just Broke a Major Record
Thor continues to be a profitable character for Marvel Studios.
MCU: Sebastian Stan Confirmed to Star In 2024 Marvel Studios Movie
The Winter Solider joins a loaded roster for Marvel's Thunderbolts team.
First Ironheart Disney+ Trailer Released at Disney D23
First look at Domique Thorne in her own series as Riri Williams has released.
First Look at Jude Law In New Star Wars Disney+ Show
Jon Watt's upcoming Star Wars series showed off its leading character.
MCU Phase 5 Movies Ranked by Box Office Earnings Potential
Marvel Studios' Phase 5 is set to mightily outperform Phase 4.
Why Oscar Isaac Wasn't Cast as MCU's Moon Knight at Disney Investor Day
Why didn't Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige confirm reports that Oscar Isaac is the title role of Moon Knight?
Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage Unexpectedly Breaks Black Widow Record on Opening Weekend
Venom: Let There Be Carnage blows expectations out of the water with huge opening weekend at the box office.
Suicide Squad Director Reveals Brief Deleted Scene of Jared Leto's Joker
Suicide Squad director David Ayer has released a new clip of Jared Leto's Joker.
Listen: The Flash Movie Might've Just Teased Its Theme Song
The Flash composer Benjamin Wallfisch may have just teased the main theme for Ezra Miller's Flash.
Star Wars: Boba Fett Actor Temuera Morrison Reportedly Joins Obi-Wan Kenobi Cast
A new video suggests that Temuera Morrison, the actor who played Jango Fett and now Boba Fett, will return in Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series.
Star Wars Actor Reveals How Hayden Christensen Improved Jedi Younglings Scene In Revenge of the Sith
Youngling actor reveals Hayden Christensen yelled "boo!" before killing him.
Star Wars: Deleted Darth Vader Scene From Rogue One Revealed
Rogue One animation supervisor Hal Hickel shows a behind the scenes photo of Darth Vader.
Star Wars Reveals New Look at The Mandalorian's Fennec Shand Animated For The Bad Batch
The first look at Fennec Shand in The Bad Batch has been revealed.
Did Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow Cameo in the New Loki Disney+ Trailer?
A woman that looks similar to Black Widow spotted in Loki Trailer
Marvel Writer Teases Surprising MCU Cameos In Upcoming What If...? Disney+ Show
A.C. Bradley, showrunner of Marvel's What If...?, reveals more MCU characters will appear.
Warner Bros. Reveals Next DC Movie Appearance for Suicide Squad's Amanda Waller
Viola Davis is set to join Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the upcoming DCEU film Black Adam.
Morbius Star Jared Leto Says Marvel's Blade Could Cross Over With Antihero
Jared Leto says he "could see" Morbius and Blade meeting in the future.
Marvel's Blade Creator Indicates 2022 Release For MCU Reboot
A co-creator of the Blade character indicated that the titular MCU film will release in 2022.
WandaVision: How Agatha's Theme Song Montage Was Filmed
WandaVision cinematographer explains how they filmed "Agatha All Along" sequence.
Loki Disney+: New Promo Image Shows Tom Hiddleston In Ragged Election Clothes
New promo art for Loki shows the character in ripped and ragged election clothes.
Loki Easter Egg Reveals Familiar Doctor Strange Location In New Episode
A Doctor Strange Easter Egg puts in question the events of Multiverse of Madness.
Why Marvel’s Phase 5 & 6 Could Kill Off Movie Theaters
The movie theater business is in danger. Marvel’s future slate of films could make or break the exhibition business forever.
Spider-Man 4: When Does It Fit Into MCU Phase 6?
Marvel Studios is set to produce Phase 5 & 6, but where does Tom Holland's Spider-Man fit in?
Marvel Fan Spots Hidden T’Challa Helmet In Black Panther 2 Trailer
A new detail about T'Challa's memorial service has been spotted.
Ex-Disney Studios Chief Who Helped Grow the MCU Just Joined Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery and DC just added a marquee Hollywood executive.
Spider-Verse 2 Merch Spoils Another New Spider-Man In the Sequel
New toys revealed the latest Spider-Person to join Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Will She-Hulk Become an Avenger? MCU Actress Teases Likelihood
Tatiana Maslany discussed her potential future with Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
MCU Multiverse Saga: Marvel Confirms 11 New Releases In Phase 6
Marvel has revealed several pieces of the MCU’s Phase 6, but many titles are being kept under wraps.
James Gunn 'Doesn't Care' About New Guardians of the Galaxy In MCU's Future
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 direct is focused on here and now.
Watch: Marvel Comic-Con Audience's Crazy Reactions to Avengers 5 & 6 Reveals
Fans in Hall H go crazy over the latest Marvel Studios announcements.
Thor: Love and Thunder Art Reveals Gorgeous Lady Sif Deleted Scene
Jaimie Alexander's Lady Sif is featured in new Thor: Love and Thunder concept art.
First Look at Disney+ X-Men Show Revealed (Photos)
Marve Studios' X-Men '97 got its first look, specifically character animations, at San Diego Comic-Con.
Star Wars Officially Comments on ‘Han Shot First’ Debate
An upcoming bounty hunter novel sheds light on if Han Solo or Greedo shot first.
Thor: Love and Thunder Opens Strong, But Mixed Reviews Could Hurt Totals
Chris Hemsworth's latest Thor film opens to its highest-grossing opening weekend in franchise history.
Did Marvel Just Retcon Avengers: Endgame’s Time Travel Rules?
Marvel Studios has once again introduced an alternative way to travel through time.