Oscar Predictions: Visual Effects — ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Gladiator 2’ and ‘Twisters’ Among the Sequels Vying for Attention

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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 senior 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 based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Best Visual Effects Commentary (Updated Dec.

18, 2024): Variety exclusively reported the internal top 20 finalists shared among the branch members. The branch didn’t fall in line for artificial intelligence and de-aging with Sony Pictures’ “Here” or the sandy effects of Warner Bros’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Instead, they opted for the grim reality of Alex Garland’s “Civil War” and the devastating tornados of Lee Isaac Chung’s “Twisters.” This could be a tight race between “Dune: Part Two,” “Gladiator II” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” This is also where “Wicked” can show its strength in the crafts categories.