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
Marvel & Other US Movies In Danger Of Being Banned From China (Report)
United States tariffs on China could have a major ripple effect on Hollywood.
Why Minecraft Movie's CGI Is 'So Bad': Franchise Exec Confirms VFX Company 'Ran Out of Time' on This Scene
The cold, hard truth is that A Minecraft Movie was given a chance to look its best.
DanTDM's Special Minecraft Movie Cameo Revealed
A lot of audiences may have missed DanTDM's sneaky scene in A Minecraft Movie.
Netflix's Adolescence Has Secret CGI In These 4 Scenes (Photos)
In a seamless series of continual shots, viewers probably missed these CGI moments in Adolescence.
Superman 2025 Movie: New Trailer Shows Fortress Of Solitude, Krypto & More
A new extended trailer for Superman offered an incredible look inside the Fortress of Solitude.
Meet Adan from Love on the Spectrum: 5 Things to Know About Adan Correa
There's a lot to unpack regarding Adan from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum.
Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars Movie Gets Encouraging Update
A key writer in one of the next Star Wars films has provided an exciting update.
Love on the Spectrum U.S. Season 3 Cast: Meet the People In Netflix Series (Photos)
Get to know the new and returning cast members of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum.
Don't Breathe 3 Gets Frustrating Update from Stephen Lang (Exclusive)
Fans will be disappointed when they hear what Stephen Lang said about Don't Breathe 3.
Superman 2025 New Footage To Debut This Week Alongside Minecraft Movie
A special surprise sneak peek of James Gunn's Superman is happening in theaters this weekend!
How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action Vs Animated Dragons Revealed (Photo Comparison)
The live-action CGI dragons in Universal's next blockbuster diverge greatly from the animated franchise.
Here's What Happened to Litzi on Port Protection
A lot of viewers are wondering what happened to Litzi Botello from Port Protection.
Here's Why White Lotus Season 3 Replaced Chloe's Actress Before Release
It's wild to think one of the main characters in The White Lotus was originally a different actor.
Avengers Doomsday Cast List: All 20 Actors Confirmed & Rumored to Appear
When the next Avengers film hits cinemas, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans will not be left behind.
Who Is Rapunzel In Live-Action Disney Movie? 2 Actresses Reportedly Eyed for Tangled Remake
The rumors around the live-action Tangled cast are swirling, with a few obvious choices.
Ben Affleck Spills The Unexpected Reason He Will Never Play Batman Again In The DCU
With future DC plans to have multiple Batman movies, it seems Ben Affleck will be sticking to the sidelines.
Stranger Things Season 5's 3 Main Characters Just Got Revealed
With each season shifting focus, the final season of Stranger Things will be familiar.
Disney's Win or Lose Season 2 Chances Are Unfortunately Not Good - Here's Why
Pixar's TV splash on Disney+ may be ending in a ripple with no Season 2 in sight.
Ezra Bridger Actor Kicks Off Ahsoka Season 2 With New Photo
Based on the recent bread crumbs on social media, it seems Ahsoka Season 2 is beginning filming soon.
Adam McArthur on His Dual Roles in Jujutsu Kaisen and Kaiju No. 8 (Interview)
The voice of Yuji Itadori in the English dub of Jujutsu Kaisen has had an impressive career thus far.
Disney Animation Announces Its 10th Upcoming Movie (Full Release Schedule For 2025 & Beyond)
Bob Iger wasn't lying when he said the company would focus on its key franchises.
Is Janelle James Leaving Abbott Elementary? Here's What the Showrunners Say About Ava's Future
Find out whether or not Janelle James is leaving Abbott Elementary for good.
Locked Movie Ending's True Meaning Explained by Director (Exclusive)
The new thriller Locked has a wild ending, this is what director David Yarovesky has to say about it.
Disney+ Reveals First Official MCU Timeline Update of 2025
It's a new year in Daredevil: Born Again, meaning it's pushing forward the MCU timeline.
Solo Leveling Season 3 Release Window Leaked Online
With Season 2 coming to a close, a new leak has indicated when Season 3 may premiere.
Happy Face Show's True Story: Reality Vs. Fiction Portrayal Explained by Producers
Melissa G. Moore has shared with The Direct how she navigates telling the true story on Paramount+.
This Spider-Man 4 Sadie Sink Casting Is Way More Interesting Than Jean Grey or MJ
If Sadie Sinks is playing THIS character in Spider-Man 4, the internet may implode.
Here's When Dark Matter Season 2 Is Now Expected To Come Out On Apple TV+
With filming underway, discover when the popular sci-fi series could return to Apple TV+.
Daredevil Born Again's New "Adam" Twist Is Extremely Messed Up
How Wilson Fisk is handling the Adam situation is even darker than fans could've imagined.
Beauty In Black Season 2 Gets New Release Update: 'A Netflix Decision'
It seems up in the air whether Beauty in Black will soon return with future episodes.
Happy Gilmore 2's Gorgeous Filming Locations Revealed In Pictures
Adam Sandler is back as Happy, ready to make a few birdies on some amazing golf courses.
Severance Season 2: Here's Why Burt Had to Send Irving Away
The exit of Irving from the latest episode of Severance left many viewers scratching their heads.
Superman 2025 Casting Rumor Would Waste This Action Star’s DCU Potential
A major name could have secretly been added to the cast of 2025's Superman.
Purple Hearts 2 Movie's Latest Confirmation Has Fans Very Excited for the Netflix Sequel
An official sequel to Netflix's Purple Hearts has been teased by of the leading stars.
Avengers: Secret Wars Movie Confirmed to Be a 'New Beginning' for the MCU
Get ready to begin again with the next pair of Avengers films from the Russo Bros.
Locked Movie: Director David Yarovesky Thinks This Is One of Bill Skarsgård's 'Greatest Performances'
Learn the deeper meanings behind David Yarovesky's upcoming film Locked.
Demon Slayer 2025 Movie Release Plans Revealed: Infinity Castle, Mugen Train & More
There are a lot of cinematic surprises coming for Demon Slayer fans in 2025.
Marvel Studios Might Have Just Cast Their 8th MCU X-Men Character
As the MCU turns a new page, more X-Men characters are being added to the fold.
Disney+ Celebrates Captain America: Brave New World's Release With 1 Special Request
If you skipped theaters, learn what needs to be done before streaming Captain America 4.
Superman 2025: James Gunn Celebrates New Justice League Hero With Set Photo
Edi Gathegi is ready for his comic book movie redemption arc in Superman.