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25 Surefire, 100 Percent Probable Hollywood Predictions for 2025 (Part 1)

Rupert’s potential sale, a CAA verdict, an ‘Avatar 3’ projection, and other hypotheses for another wild year in the entertainment business.

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David Chase’s signature HBO show has been deemed off-limits, but I’m betting that changes this year. Photo: Anthony Neste/Getty Images
Matthew Belloni
January 7, 2025

It’s a New Year’s tradition as cherished as the Rose Bowl and leftover Tom Cruise holiday cake: my annual predictions. I polled my sources for a preview of the issues, both big and small, that will dominate Hollywood in ’25. I’ve also asked a few celebrity guest prognosticators for their thoughts. Today I’ve got the first batch, with the rest coming on Thursday.