Every year we vault up a series of predictions and unseal to analyze.. and of course make a new set of prognostications for the next year.
But before we dive in 2026’s potential events that WE Think will occur, let’s give a truly honest review of how we did for 2025.
1. Political Chaos Will Reign Supreme
Political turmoil will dominate the global stage, and the U.S. will not be spared. The Donald Trump administration will mirror his first term: chaotic, reactionary, and overwhelming for both the media and the public. The relentless pace of news will leave everyone feeling fatigued. Allies—like Elon Musk—may quickly turn into adversaries, as Trump’s world often thrives on unpredictability.
This was EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEAZY.. how could we get it wrong. It was and this one was right on the money, especially that brief Trump/Musk feud..
2. AI Becomes a Profitable Commodity
Artificial intelligence will no longer be the free tool we’ve enjoyed. In 2025, AI will become a highly profitable industry—but not for everyday users like you and me. Corporations and power brokers will monetize AI to an unprecedented degree. If you can’t pay, you won’t play, and those left behind may struggle to keep up in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Kind of? sort of.. jury is out. The bubble i still forming but it is not really overly costly just yet.
3. Cryptocurrency Takes Center Stage
Cryptocurrency’s gradual replacement of traditional money will accelerate in 2025. Watch as major governmental organizations start adopting crypto alongside—or even in place of—cash. This could mark a seismic shift in how economies operate.
Not yet.. Or did it happen and we got left behind? I should not.
4. Conflicts Continue to Escalate
Despite hopes for peace, both the Israeli-Gaza conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war will escalate further in 2025. Promises of resolution will remain unfulfilled, and global tensions will persist.
Yes.. and even with peace deals or promises of peace there are wars and rumors of war. I will go ‘mid’ on this.
5. A Massive Volcanic Eruption
Weather disasters are commonplace, but 2025 may bring something far more dramatic: a massive volcanic eruption, potentially coinciding with a significant seismic event. This could happen in North America, leaving a profound impact on the region.
Nope. There were big ones.. but the North America prediction fell flat.. Thank God.
6. Surveillance Becomes Fully Embraced
Surveillance isn’t going away—in fact, it will become fully embraced in 2025. People will willingly self-surveil and accept AI monitoring, believing it will improve their lives. Whether it truly helps or not is irrelevant; the trend will continue regardless of the risks.
We think this is right. People are just over questioning it.. we are overly accepting of it. Ads pop up when we think about things now.. It has gone full steam into the future and we aren’t looking back to find those pesky privacy laws.
7. Alien Disclosure Will Stall
Despite growing speculation, we won’t get closer to full alien disclosure in 2025. Instead, the narrative will shift: much of the “alien” activity witnessed around the globe will be revealed as advanced human technology. Interestingly, this technology might not even be governmental but rather the work of private corporations.
YES.. Got this one. Disclosure just ain’t happening. But what is are continuous claims that disclosure will happen.
8. A Shift Toward Employer-Focused Policies
For workers hoping to continue remote work or benefit from Biden-era labor policies, 2025 may bring disappointment. The workplace will shift to favor employers, with a stronger emphasis on profit-driven decisions. This change could reshape the modern workforce.
The modern workplace is changing with relics fighting for the past. It feels like late stage capitalism is happening at its finest.
9. Highest ratings in 2025
By the summer of 2025, the world will crave a hero—and Superman will deliver. The new Superman film will dominate the box office, potentially becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year. It could even claim the title of the best installment in the entire franchise, reigniting the love for the Man of Steel.
Meanwhile on the ‘regular TV,’ we will be fixated on trials. Bryan Kohberger and Luigi Mangione’s trials will be the top rated moments of the news news.
Minecraft beat Superman. So that is wrong.. And we are going count the trial rating thought as wrong, too, since the Mangione trial has yet to occur and the Kohberger got a plea deal ending. But … it could have been green.
10. The Next Pope
2024’s prediction didn’t happen. So here we go.. 2025 may bring significant changes to the Vatican. Due to a health crisis, resignation, or passing, Pope Francis will step down. His successor could be dubbed by many as “the final Pope,”
GOT IT GOT IT GOT IUT. But when you predict the death of a pope for a few you’re bound to get it right.
And now here we go.. a new round, a new set of prognostications. WE will deliver these and seal them in the air tight vault until December 2026, after Christmas, and re-open. God willing. Be safe. Happy new year.. and let’s hope some of these predictions do NOT occur and we are flat out wrong..
1. People will intentionally disconnect from the internet more than ever before. Not more than the early days of the web, but more than we’ve seen in a long time. The constant pressure to be reachable — at work and at home — has weighed people down. Burnout is real. The backlash against being “always on” will grow, and don’t be surprised if old-school flip phones and limited-tech lifestyles start making a quiet comeback.
2. Bird flu becomes a real concern. We don’t know where or how, but there’s a strong feeling that an inevitable jump will occur. It may not turn into a full-blown pandemic, but there will be a nail-biter moment sometime around mid-2026 that puts public health back in the spotlight.
3. Attempts will be made to interfere with the November elections — but the midterms still happen. Some groups will try to prevent or disrupt the process, but the elections will move forward. The result will be a Democratic sweep in areas that historically never elected Democrats before, followed by — you guessed it — even more political chaos.
4. Vladimir Putin will not be president of Russia by the end of 2026. Whether through resignation, internal pressure, or unexpected circumstances, his time in power will come to an end sooner than many expect. A sub-prediction: A 25% chance that JD Vance is President by 2027 exists.
5. There will be four to seven major cabinet resignations from the Trump administration. Internal fractures, scandals, and fatigue will take their toll, leading to a revolving door of leadership throughout the year.
6. Extreme weather defines early 2026. Expect significant ice storms in the early months, a colder-than-normal spring across much of the U.S., and traumatic weather events in northern China, India, and Pakistan. The Atlantic hurricane season will be relatively quiet, with fewer than 15 named storms.
7. AI fatigue peaks — but AI influence doesn’t slow down. People will be “slopped out” by sloppy AI content, misinformation, and low-effort automation. But despite the frustration, AI will quietly dominate in unexpected areas.
8. AI music breaks through in a big way. Thanks to TikTok and other viral platforms, AI-generated music clips will soar in popularity. At some point — if it hasn’t already happened — a fully AI-created song will become a legitimate chart-topping hit. For struggling artists, that moment will change everything, for better or worse.
9. A major medical breakthrough brings real hope. This may be wishful thinking, but 2026 will bring a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s or cancer research that genuinely improves or extends lives. This prediction is based less on data and more on belief — something good has to happen in a world drowning in tragedy.
10. The World Cup will not occur without incident. Beyond traffic jams and logistical headaches, there will be protests, controversy, crowd-control issues, and moments of chaos throughout the tournament. In the end, Argentina takes the trophy.