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
How Loki Makes Andrew Garfield & Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Returns a Real Possibility
Loki's second episode "The Variant" may have set up a major explanation in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Loki Theory Connects Fantastic Four's Negative Zone To Female Loki
The Variant breaks the Sacred Timeline and sends the TVA into chaos, but what happened?
Thor 4: New Look at Chris Hemsworth's Electric Superhero Revealed In Official Art
A new look at Thor in Love and Thunder has been featured on a t-shirt given to the MCU movie's crew members.
Star Wars: Taika Waititi Provides Update on His Lucasfilm Movie
Taika Waititi is unsure when he will being work on his upcoming Star Wars film.
The U.S. Federal Court Just Declared That Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is 'Mediocre' & 'Schlocky'
A judge called Star Wars sequels "mediocre and schlocky" in federal court according to a new post on Twitter.
Disney Prepares Release of Marvel Studios' What If...? (Updated)
Marvel Studios' What If...? animated series gets a release date for Disney+.
Hawkeye Disney+: Hailee Steinfeld Reveals How She's Catching Up on Marvel Characters
Hailee Steinfeld shares that she has been reading comics to help her performance as Kate Bishop.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Addresses Loki's Connection To Benedict Cumberbatch Sequel
Loki head writer Michael Waldron says Disney+ series will have "wide-reaching ramifications across the MCU."
WandaVision Easter Egg: Episode Intro References Marvel's Jessica Jones Character
The intro of WandaVision's second episode teases comics character The Whizzer.
Marvel Didn't Originally Plan For Anthony Mackie's Captain America Suit To Be Vibranium
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier visual effects supervisor said that Sam's "suit was not considered made of vibranium."
Sony Debunks God of War Movie Rumors
The rumors about a God of War film have been debunked by a Sony spokesperson.
Uncharted Movie Reveals First Look at Tom Holland & Mark Wahlberg Together
A new image of the Uncharted film fives fans their first look at Nathan Drake and Sully together.
Loki: Marvel Reveals Official Slogan For TVA In Tom Hiddleston Series
Tom Hiddleston's Loki revealed the Time Variance Authority's slogan on a new magazine cover.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Why Sharon Carter Could Be the Power Broker
A few hints point to Sharon Carter being the Power Broker in the latest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Why Sharon Carter Could Be a Skrull
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale hinted at the possibility of Sharon Carter being a Skrull.
MCU Star Explains How Chris Evans' Hero Differs From New Captain America
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier actor Wyatt Russell comment on his new iteration of Captain America.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Wyatt Russell Responds To Captain America's Pistol Use
John Walker actor Wyatt Russell addressed the new Captain America using a pistol in battle in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Wyatt Russell Addresses That US Agent Reveal Scene
Wyatt Russell reacts to John Walker's new suit revealed at the end of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
WandaVision: Agatha Opening Scene Teases Doctor Strange Connections
The opening scene to WandaVision Episode 8 may have caught a lot of fans off guard, here's a full breakdown of what happened in magic-filled sequence.
WandaVision Star Kathryn Hahn Comments on Marvel Future as Agatha
Kathryn Hahn addressed whether or not Agatha Harkness will return in a future MCU movie.
WandaVision: Paul Rudd Gives Heavy Praise To Kathryn Hahn's Agatha
Ant-Man star Paul Rudd praised Kathryn Hahn's performance as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Wanda's Relationship With Agnes Is 'Very Needed'
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen says Kathryn Hahn's Agnes becomes "needed" for Wanda.
WandaVision: Kathryn Hahn's Agnes Receives Official '80s-Style Poster
Kathryn Hahn's Agnes stars in a new official poster for the '80s-inspired episode of WandaVision.
Doctor Strange 2: Kevin Feige Backtracks on Loki Tie-In Confirmation
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige declines to answer if Loki with connect to Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness.
Shazam 2 Reportedly Bringing Back Key Wizard From First Movie
Djimon Hounsou will reportedly return as the ancient Wizard Shazam in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Marvel's What If...? Disney+ Show Receives Updated Release Window
Marvel Studios' What If...? Disney+ series received an updated release window.
Why Marvel's Shang-Chi and Eternals Movies Might Not Even Release In China
The CCTV6 China Movie Channel left Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Eternals off of an upcoming MCU movie list.
Captain America Star Anthony Mackie Responds To Black Panther 2 Title Change
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie call the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever title "dope."
Marvel's Loki: 5 Time Travel Movies You Should Watch Before Tom Hiddleston's Disney+ Show
The five time travel films that will prepare you for Marvel Studios' Loki series.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Not Interested In James Gunn's Drax & Mantis Spin-Off
Drax actor Dave Bautsita says a Drax and Mantis film is not in the works.
Thor 4: Taika Waititi Reveals New Glimpse of MCU Set During Marvel Time-Out
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi shared a new photo of a blue-screened set.
MCU Theory Connects WandaVision Event To Avengers: Endgame Victory
A recent theory speculates that the Scarlet Witch was the main reason for the heroes' victory in Avengers: Endgame.
MCU Leak Teases New Spider-Man In Marvel's What If...? Disney+ Show
A new LEGO Marvel collection has revealed Steve Rogers may appear as Spider-Man in What If...?.
WandaVision's Farewell Scene Originally Had More Scarlet Witch Magic
WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer said that originally Scarlet Witch used a binding spell in the final scene with Vision.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: Showrunner Reveals Involvement With Tom Hiddleston's Loki Show
The Disney+ series Ms. Marvel showrunner confirmed her involvement with the upcoming Loki series.
Black Widow Is 'Possibly' Scarlett Johansson's Last Marvel Movie
Black Widow director Cate Shortland revealed that the solo film might be Scarlett Johansson's final time as the titular character.
Star Wars Actress Teases Lightsaber Action In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series
Obi-Wan Kenobi actress Moses Ingram teases using lightsabers in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Anthony Mackie Thinks U.S. Is Ready For Black Captain America
Anthony Mackie says he's optimistic about the reaction if he becomes the MCU's next Captain America.
Justice League: 'Toxic' Side of DC Fans Denounced By Warner Bros. Head
WarnerMedia Studios CEO Ann Sarnoff says studio doesn't "want it to be a culture of cancelling things."
Justice League: New Gods Movie Writer Plays Coy on Connections To Snyder Cut
New Gods writer Tom King hinted at a connection to Zack Snyder's Justice League.