Vox's Future Perfect staff, along with other experts, released their predictions for major global events in 2026, assigning probabilities to each forecast to reflect their confidence levels. The predictions, the seventh annual effort by the group, leaned towards a pessimistic outlook, considering potential scenarios such as the stability of U.S. electoral democracy, the possibility of a U.S. recession, and the risk of conflict in Taiwan.

The forecasts also addressed specific issues like the expansion of state-level bans on lab-cultivated meat within the United States, the potential for a Category 5 hurricane making landfall in the U.S., and even speculative cultural events. Bryan Walsh, one of the contributors, noted the effort was to exemplify "epistemic honesty," emphasizing the importance of transparency in forecasting.

The practice of assigning probabilities to predictions aims to move beyond simple guessing, providing readers with a clearer understanding of the forecasters' conviction in each scenario. This approach is particularly relevant in a world grappling with complex and interconnected challenges, where anticipating potential future developments is crucial for informed decision-making. The predictions offer a range of perspectives on issues with global implications.