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 writing for The Direct, David worked as a high school English teacher from 2021 to 2023. He attended Florida Tech, where he studied Multiplatform Journalism and served as the Managing Editor of The Crimson newspaper during his junior year.
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David Thompson's Latest The Direct Articles
James Gunn Debunks Controversial Report on His Superman Reboot Plot
Rumors began swirly that Superman: Legacy would involve a questionable conflict overseas.
Oppenheimer Streaming Release Breaks a Frustrating Record for Universal
Christopher Nolan's desire to play Oppenheimer in theaters for months is setting a new record.
Madame Web Cast: Sony Announces 8 Main Actors
Sony's next Spider-Man spin-off is full of notable actors taking on different comic book characters.
Henry Cavill's Superman Replacement Actor Is Looking Jacked (Photo)
The next Clark Kent is getting RIPPED for James Gunn's Superman movie.
Will Gen V's Marie Appear In The Boys Season 4?
Gen V's blood-controlling hero could play a minor role in the next season of The Boys.
Marvel Wants Pedro Pascal to Play This Major MCU Superhero (Report)
Marvel Studios' search for Mr. Fantastic may be finally nearing a close.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Will Recast These 6 Characters
Seriously, another Batman? Here's a look at every DC character confirmed to be recast in James Gunn's new DCU.
James Gunn's DC Reboot: All 6 DCEU Actors Returning for New Universe
Here are all the known characters that will not be be recast in the new DCU.
Barbie's Streaming Release Gets Official Update from Max
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's summer smash will soon be streaming on Max.
Madame Web: Who Is Ezekiel Sims? Spider-Man Villain Explained
Sony's newly featured Spider-Man is a force to the reckoned with in the upcoming Madame Web movie.
Deadpool 3: All 7 Superheroes Confirmed to Appear (So Far)
Marvel Studios' only 2024 film is going to be full of familiar superheroes.
Disney Confirms the Indiana Jones Franchise Is Over Following Indy 5 Flop
After poor reception at the box office, the Indiana Jones franchise appears to be done in theaters.
Abbott Elementary Season 3 Gets Release Window (Report)
One of ABC's most popular series just got a major update following the actors' strike.
The Marvels Cast, Characters, and Actors
Marvel Studios' latest crossover event has a long list of notable actors returning to the MCU.
When The Marvels Starts Streaming on Disney+
Here's when to expect Marvel Studios' latest film to begin streaming online.
When Will Barbie Start Streaming? Online Rental Release Date Revealed
A new update indicated when Barbie will begin streaming on Max.
The Marvels Post-Credits Scene Explained: Who Is [SPOILERS]?
Here's what THAT post-credit scene meant for the future of the MCU.
Bottoms Movie Streaming Release Date Gets Announced
MGM's summer comedy is heading to an uncommon streaming service.
Marvel Just Spoiled Valkyrie's Return In New Phase 5 Movie (Photo)
Marvel Studios couldn't resist spoiling a shocking cameo in its upcoming 2023 movie.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Teases Donald Glover's Major MCU Return
The Prowler could be appearing in the MCU following his cameo in Spider-Verse 2.
The Chosen Season 3 TV Premiere Date & Time Gets Announced
The third season of the Christian historical drama will air soon on The CW.
Doctor Doom's MCU Debut Gets Unexpected Update Amid Marvel Controversy
A surprising Kang the Conqueror replacement in the MCU was revealed.
Max Announces Imminent Release of One of Marvel's Worst Movies
A universally hated Marvel film will be available to stream on Max next month.
Attack on Titan's Series Finale Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
The epic conclusion to one of the world's most popular anime series is getting a movie-length episode.
Loki S2 Mid-Season Trailer Includes Major Spoilers for Final Episodes (Video)
Ahead of the final two episodes in Loki Season 2, Marvel Studios released new spoiler-y footage.
Spider-Man 3 PS5: Every Character Expected to Appear
There are a few surprising faces expected to appear in the next Spider-Man video game.
Marvel Wanted These 4 Actors to Replace Robert Downey Jr.'s Key MCU Role (Report)
A new leader of the MCU was planned following Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Phase 4 Correction
An important update to the growing Marvel universe has just been made by Disney.
Loki Season 2 Celebrates National Pumpkin Day With Miss Minutes Carving
The hilariously vile Miss Minutes has been a major part of Loki Season 2's promotion.
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.
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.