20 Surefire, 100 Percent Probable Hollywood Predictions for 2026 (Part Two)

Dana Walden
As we know, D’Amaro has the operating experience from the parks division but not the talent relationships, and Walden, pictured, has talent chops from running the TV division (but not film), yet doesn’t have the operating experience. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Matthew Belloni
January 9, 2026

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Today I’ve got the final eight of my 20 predictions for the year in Hollywood. (Yes, the second act is always shorter.) These are my own thoughts after consulting with top sources during the past few weeks, plus an assist from Kim Masters. Part one, with the first 12, is here.