OSCAR GOLD RUSH: Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore & Hollywood's Hottest Contenders for '27
Variety's early predictions are in, and the movies are ROARING back with mega titles like 'Dune: Part Three,' 'The Odyssey,' and 'Digger' leading the charge.
Hold onto your seats, Oscar fans — Variety just dropped its official early predictions for the 2027 Academy Awards, and the race is already HEATING UP! According to Variety's Awards Circuit section, Tom Cruise and Julianne Moore are among the names lighting up the Best Picture conversation, signaling that the studios are ready to bring the blockbuster thunder to awards season.
The early frontrunner lineup is *chef's kiss* — Variety reports that 'Dune: Part Three,' 'The Odyssey,' and 'Digger' are already muscling their way into the Best Picture predictions, proving that epic scope and star power are back in the conversation. It's shaping up to be a year where the big swings could actually pay off!
Variety's predictions, curated by awards editor Clayton Davis, are based on current standings in the race and represent the early momentum right now — but with over a year to go, anything can happen. Still, one thing's clear: Hollywood is betting BIG on 2027, and the Oscar race is already looking absolutely *stacked*.
Sources · Variety