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
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.
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.