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.
Follow David on Twitter (@daavidthompson) for his insightful, sarcastic, and silly tweets related to the universes he loves and the box office.
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David Thompson's Latest Stories
Marvel Studios Expected This 1 MCU Flop to Be a Big Hit, Reveals Actor
Not every experience with Marvel Studios is full of flowers and rainbows.
The Hour of Joy Explained: Poppy Playtime Scene Meaning & VHS Tape Theories
This is the truth about the viral event during Chapter 3 of Poppy Playtime.
Disney+'s The Marvels Release Hits a Frustrating MCU Streaming Record
Marvel Studios continues to prolong the gap between theaters and streaming.
Is My All American a True Story? What's Real vs. Fake
Here's how much of Freddie Steinmark's life was accurately depicted in My All American.
Demon Slayer Movie 2024 Release, Cast & Everything We Know
Demon Slayer is ready to set audience hearts ablaze with a new film releasing in theaters.
Universal Epic Universe Orlando Gets Official Opening Update
Universal Orlando's massive new theme park received a promising update.
The Chosen Season 4 Gets Official Streaming Release Update
Fans of The Chosen will soon be able to stream Season 4 for free at home.
Vanderpump Rules 2024 Cast: Meet the Real People In Season 11 (Photos)
CONFIRMED: Rachel Leviss will not be returning for Vanderpump Rules Season 11.
The Bachelor 2024 Spoilers - Joey's Final Decision, Revealed
Here's exactly what's going to happen during The Bachelor Season 28. Does Joey find love?
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Gets Unsurprising Rating
Another action-packed adventure within the MonsterVerse may not be kid-friendly.
Outlander Season 7 Part 2 Gets Official Update: When Will It Release?
The second half of the hit Starz show's seventh season will soon be released.
Meet Abbey from Love on the Spectrum: 4 Things to Know About Abbey Romeo
Some of Abbey's most interesting aspects of her life are not shown on Netflix.
Palworld PS5 Release Gets Promising Update from Sony Exec
The action-adventure survival game might be expanding to PlayStation 5 soon.
Is The Hill Movie a True Story? What's Real vs. Fake
Here's the truth about how accurate Netflix's latest sports drama truly is.
Marvel Studios Brings Back Another Beloved MCU Netflix Villain for New Show (Report)
Marvel Studios is bringing back another fan-favorite of Netlfix's Daredevil series.
The Bachelor 2024 Cast: All 32 Women Contestants In Season 28 (Photos)
Joey Graziadei has plenty of lovely ladies to give roses to on this season of The Bachelor.
EA NCAA 2024 College Football Game Release, News & Everything We Know
After 11 years of waiting, EA's NCAA football is coming back this year.
Apple Watch Series 10 Release, Rumors and Everything We Know
A design overhaul and other significant changes may be coming to this year's Apple Watch.
Where to Watch Origin Movie - Streaming & Theater Details
Here's the best way to watch Ava DuVernay's latest biographical film.
Deadpool 3: First Look at Ryan Reynolds' New Deadpool Variant Revealed (Photo)
A fresh look at [SPOILERS] has just leaked online ahead of Marvel Studios' only 2024 film.
Vanderpump Rules 2024: Release Date Schedule of New Season
Vanderpump Rules will soon be back for another jaw-dropping season on Bravo.
Marvel's Madame Web Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime (Report)
Fans may want to use the restroom before seeing Sony's latest Spider-Man spin-off.
The Color Purple 2023 Movie Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?
Fans can expect The Color Purple remake to be available to watch at home soon.
Google Pixel 9 Release Date Speculation, Pro News, Rumors and Everything We Know
The next iteration of Google's flagship Pixel line is expected to hit shelves later this year.
Max Abruptly Removes Iconic Batman Movies
One of Michael Keaton's Batman movies was surprisingly removed from this streamer.
The Boys Season 4: New Photo Spoils 1 Hero's Surprise Return
A new hero introduced in Season 3 will seemingly return in Season 4 of The Boys.
The Boys In the Boat Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?
George Clooney's latest sports film is setting a new precedent for Amazon MGM Studios.
American Fiction Movie Streaming: When Will It Release Online?
Jeffrey Wright's latest film will soon be available to watch online and stream at home.
Dumb Money Movie's Netflix Streaming Release Date Revealed
Paul Dano's latest biographical film will soon be available to stream on Netflix.
Poor Things Movie Streaming: When Will It Release Online?
Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo's new film will soon be available to watch at home.
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Gets Season 3 Update from Show Exec Following Twist Ending
Here's what is next for The Curious Case of Natalia Grace following the dramatic end of Season 2.
Virgin River Season 6 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release?
The sixth season of Netflix's hit show will begin filming later this year.
The Boy and The Heron Streaming: When Will It Release Online?
Hayao Miyazaki's latest film will soon be available to watch online at home.
Superman and Lois Season 4 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release?
More evidence points to DC's ongoing Superman show beginning to film its fourth season soon.
From Season 3: When Will It Release? Lead Actor Responds With Promising Update
A new Season 3 filming update on the hit MGM+ series gave a hint at when the show will return.
Is Amber Heard to Blame for Aquaman 2's Box Office Failures?
Here's the real reason why Aquaman 2 is flopping like a fish at the box office.
When Will The Iron Claw Start Streaming Online
Zac Efron's career performance will soon be watchable online.
Sylvie Actor Reveals 1 Thing to Expect from Her Next MCU Appearance
The future of Loki's Sylvie could be different than anything seen before on Disney+.
When Will The Color Purple 2023 Start Streaming
The latest Warner Bros. musical drama will be available to watch soon online.
When Will Aquaman 2 Start Streaming Online?
The final installment of the DCEU will soon be available to watch online.