Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” already released to strong box office and critical reception, has established itself as the early frontrunner for a Best Picture nomination at the 99th Academy Awards. Studios are positioning major contenders including “Dune: Part Three,” “Digger,” “Wild Horse Nine,” “La Bola Negra,” “Project Hail Mary,” and “Fjord” through high-profile directors, casts, and festival strategies. With eligibility closing December 31, 2026, and nominations voting set for mid-January 2027, the race hinges on fall festival premieres at Venice, Telluride, and Toronto plus early guild and critics’ awards momentum. Historical patterns favor films with broad industry support and technical ambition, though late breakthroughs can still shift the field before the January 21 announcement.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedOscars 2027: Best Picture Nominations
Oscars 2027: Best Picture Nominations
$13,740 Vol.
Jan 20, 2027
The Odyssey
97%
Project Hail Mary
92%
Dune: Part Three
81%
Wild Horse Nine
75%
La Bola Negra
61%
The Debut
56%
Digger
55%
The Invite
50%
The Adventures of Cliff Booth
35%
The Social Reckoning
32%
All of a Sudden
26%
Michael
14%
Disclosure Day
11%
Fatherland
16%
The Drama
11%
Avengers: Doomsday
11%
Fjord
60%
$13,740 Vol.
The Odyssey
$3,274 Vol.
97%
Project Hail Mary
$476 Vol.
92%
Dune: Part Three
$912 Vol.
81%
Wild Horse Nine
$1,858 Vol.
75%
La Bola Negra
$497 Vol.
61%
The Debut
$418 Vol.
56%
Digger
$1,769 Vol.
55%
The Invite
$0 Vol.
50%
The Adventures of Cliff Booth
$683 Vol.
35%
The Social Reckoning
$1,094 Vol.
32%
All of a Sudden
$130 Vol.
26%
Michael
$552 Vol.
14%
Disclosure Day
$1,452 Vol.
11%
Fatherland
$182 Vol.
16%
The Drama
$102 Vol.
11%
Avengers: Doomsday
$300 Vol.
11%
Fjord
$40 Vol.
60%
The Academy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements in film. For the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 21, followed by the ceremony on March 14, 2027.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Picture. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".
If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” already released to strong box office and critical reception, has established itself as the early frontrunner for a Best Picture nomination at the 99th Academy Awards. Studios are positioning major contenders including “Dune: Part Three,” “Digger,” “Wild Horse Nine,” “La Bola Negra,” “Project Hail Mary,” and “Fjord” through high-profile directors, casts, and festival strategies. With eligibility closing December 31, 2026, and nominations voting set for mid-January 2027, the race hinges on fall festival premieres at Venice, Telluride, and Toronto plus early guild and critics’ awards momentum. Historical patterns favor films with broad industry support and technical ambition, though late breakthroughs can still shift the field before the January 21 announcement.
The Academy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements in film. For the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 21, followed by the ceremony on March 14, 2027.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Picture. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".
If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Picture. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".
If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: May 27, 2026, 3:39 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...The Academy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements in film. For the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 21, followed by the ceremony on March 14, 2027.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Picture. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".
If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” already released to strong box office and critical reception, has established itself as the early frontrunner for a Best Picture nomination at the 99th Academy Awards. Studios are positioning major contenders including “Dune: Part Three,” “Digger,” “Wild Horse Nine,” “La Bola Negra,” “Project Hail Mary,” and “Fjord” through high-profile directors, casts, and festival strategies. With eligibility closing December 31, 2026, and nominations voting set for mid-January 2027, the race hinges on fall festival premieres at Venice, Telluride, and Toronto plus early guild and critics’ awards momentum. Historical patterns favor films with broad industry support and technical ambition, though late breakthroughs can still shift the field before the January 21 announcement.
The Academy Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements in film. For the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 21, followed by the ceremony on March 14, 2027.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Picture. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".
If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed film is nominated for the 99th Academy Award for Best Picture. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".
If, for any reason, no nominations are declared by March 14, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy Awards and AMPAS, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.oscars.org/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$13,740End Date
Jan 21, 2027Market Opened
May 27, 2026, 3:39 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” already released to strong box office and critical reception, has established itself as the early frontrunner for a Best Picture nomination at the 99th Academy Awards. Studios are positioning major contenders including “Dune: Part Three,” “Digger,” “Wild Horse Nine,” “La Bola Negra,” “Project Hail Mary,” and “Fjord” through high-profile directors, casts, and festival strategies. With eligibility closing December 31, 2026, and nominations voting set for mid-January 2027, the race hinges on fall festival premieres at Venice, Telluride, and Toronto plus early guild and critics’ awards momentum. Historical patterns favor films with broad industry support and technical ambition, though late breakthroughs can still shift the field before the January 21 announcement.
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