Oscar Predictions: Best Picture - First Look Shows Studios Could Roar Back With ‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Digger’ and More
Industry predictions for the 2027 Oscars suggest a strong slate of upcoming films, including 'Dune: Part Three' and 'Digger.' The report highlights studio strategies and the evolving landscape of major film contenders.
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These predictions provide insight into the financial and creative priorities of major film studios and the competitive nature of the film industry.
View comments Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — First Look Shows Studios Could Roar Back With ‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Digger’ and More Clayton Davis Sun, June 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM UTC 4 min read View comments Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars , Emmys , Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change in response to buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
The article is a standard industry report on film awards speculation and lacks political bias.
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