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
Avengers: Endgame Directors Reveal Their Next Movie Away From Marvel
The Russo Brothers are working on their next sci-fi feature film but without Marvel.
Marvel Omits Tom Hiddleston’s Loki From Official Thor MCU Recap
An official Thor recap video fails to mention or show the God of Mischief, Loki.
Loki's Emmy Campaign Highlights Kang's Jonathan Majors and 6 More Actors
Disney is hoping its streaming series Loki can take home several Emmys.
Amber Heard No Longer Appearing In Aquaman 2, According to New Rumor
A new rumor suggests that all of Amber Heard's scenes have been cut from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Gets Review-Bombed on Rotten Tomatoes
Obi-Wan Kenobi's audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is plummeting.
MCU Fantastic Four Reboot Receives Big-Name Director Update
Kevin Feige is eyeing big names to replace Jon Watts as the director of Fantastic Four.
Aquaman Co-Star Supports Amber Heard Amid Verdict
Dolph Lundgren says Amber Heard was "very nice" and "down to Earth" on the Aquaman 2 set.
Isabela Merced Cast In Sony's Spider-Man Universe
The Dora the Explorer actress has been cast in Madame Web
Doctor Strange 2 Suffers One of the Worst Drops In MCU History (Box Office)
After a record-setting opening weekend, Doctor Strange 2's box office has taken a sharp turn down.
The Mandalorian: Moff Gideon Actor Teases Larger Season 3 Role
The Mandalorian actor Giancarlo Esposito says we'll see "more of [Moff Gideon]" in Season 3.
Star Wars' John Boyega Explains Why Movie Franchises Could Be 'Luxury Jail' For Actors
Stars Wars actor John Boyega alludes to Star Wars being "luxury jail" for people in the industry.
Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder Will Have a Very Touching Story, Says One MCU Star
Tessa Thompson gives more details on the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder.
Doctor Strange 2 Just Broke Disney’s Pandemic Record (Box Office)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness kicks off the summer season with a massive opening.
Doctor Strange 2 Prediction Reveals How Much Money It Could Make (Box Office)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is set to re-establish the summer MCU blockbuster.
MCU: 4 Upcoming Marvel Movies Where Spider-Man Could Appear Next
Spider-Man is supposed to reappear in a future MCU project, but which one is it? We predict.
Why Spider-Man: No Way Home Is Made Worse By Morbius
Morbius' confusing post-credits may have retroactively made Spider-Man: No Way Home a worse movie.
Morbius Opens to $39 Million: How This Compares to Other Marvel Movies
Morbius outperforms recent projections, but doesn't compete with recent Marvel releases.
Brie Larson's Captain Marvel Teased In New Ms. Marvel Disney+ Plot Synopsis
The official plot synopsis for Ms. Marvel teases the presence of Brie Larson's Captain Marvel.
The Batman Movie Is Already Smashing Records at the Box Office
The Batman earns the highest opening box office haul of 2022.
How Spider-Man: No Way Home Changes the Future of Hollywood Forever
Spider-Man: No Way Home grossed historic numbers at the 2021 box office, but its long-term effects on movie theaters could be even more impressive
Spider-Man: No Way Home Beats Avengers: Infinity War With Record-Breaking Opening
Spider-Man: No Way Home is off to a historic start at the box office.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Data Indicates If Opening Will Beat Avengers & Black Panther
The latest box office forecast for Spider-Man: No Way Home has it performing significantly better than any other 2021 film.
Eternals: How Bad Will Mixed Reviews Hurt Its Opening? (Box Office Predictions)
Marvel Studios' Eternals is off to a bumpy start with critical reviews. Will this impact its opening box office? Here's The Direct's box office breakdown.
Rosario Dawson's Relationship With Darth Vader Actor Hayden Christensen Factored Into Ahsoka Casting
The relationship between Rosario Dawson and Hayden Christensen ultimately played a part in the Ahsoka Tano casting in The Mandalorian.
Venom 2 Post-Credits Scene: MCU Connections Addressed By Director
Venom: Let There Be Carnage director Andy Serkis has officially commented on Venom's potential connections to the MCU.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home: New Costume Merch Spotted For Retail
New Spider-Man costumes reveal a closer look at two new suits that will be featured in December's No Way Home.
Black Widow's Winter Soldier Easter Egg Hints at Yelena Mind Control
This connection between The Winter Soldier and Yelena Belova may affect the future of the MCU.
Avengers: Endgame: Chris Hemsworth's Thor Receives Enhanced MCU Figure
A new Thor Hot Toy revealed a detailed look at his Avengers: Endgame design.
Loki: Disney Reveals Spoilery New Images of "Kang," Mobius & More From Finale
New official photos from the Season 1 finale of Loki highlight Jonathan Majors' MCU debut.
The Flash Movie: New Set Photos Show Alternate Reality Version of Ezra Miller's Barry Allen
New set photos from The Flash reveal a potentially big plot point of the upcoming DC film.
Loki: Fan Video Syncs Iron Man, Thor & More MCU Scenes With Finale Opening
A video has been released that visualizes the opening sounds of the Loki Season 1 finale.
Loki: How Mobius & Renslayer's Relationship Got Hurt By the Pandemic
A Loki writer revealed that the pandemic altered one of their plot points involving Mobius and Judge Renslayer.
Black Widow Is Already Breaking Records on Disney+ and In Theaters
Black Widow sets a new 2021 record with its opening weekend Box Office performance.
The Batman: Colin Farrell Reveals How Many Minutes the Penguin Will Be In the Movie
Colin Farrell revealed how little screen time Penguin has in Robert Pattinson's The Batman.
Loki Finale Makes Disney History With MCU's First Marvel-Fox Character From Merger
Loki introduced the first Fox-owned character in the MCU.
Black Widow Writer Reveals Robert Downey Jr. Cameo In Early Draft
A Black Widow writer revealed that Iron Man was in an early draft of the film.
Don Cheadle Teases War Machine's Journey In Iron Man Spin-off Armor Wars
War Machine actor Don Cheadle teased an inside look at his character in the Armor Wars Disney+ series.
Tom Hiddleston's Loki Song Is So Popular It's Cracking Top Song Charts
Tom Hiddleston's song from Loki lands on the Billboard charts.
How Black Widow Copies From Captain America: Civil War's Special Visual
Black Widow uses the same font for location cards as Captain America: Civil War.
Black Widow Star David Harbour Teases His Marvel Future as Red Guardian
Black Widow's David Harbour said there is some "chatter" around his return as Red Guardian.