The latest Oscar odds highlight how the betting favourites are shaping up across Best Picture, the main acting categories and Director following the nominations announcement.
With nominations now confirmed, the Oscar odds are beginning to settle as betting markets react to the shortlisted contenders across Best Picture, the acting categories and Director ahead of this year’s Academy Awards.
As awards season progresses, attention often turns to how results elsewhere may influence the race, with the BAFTA Film Awards frequently viewed as one of the strongest precursors to Oscar success.
Strong performances there can often help signal which films and individuals are building momentum heading into Hollywood’s biggest night.
Oscars 2026 Betting Odds:
With the nominations now confirmed, the Oscar odds offer an early snapshot of how betting markets view the race across Best Picture, the main acting categories and Director.
As awards season builds momentum, these markets often react quickly to industry buzz, critical reception and results from earlier ceremonies.
Best Picture:
- One Battle After Another 1/3
- Sinners 7/2
- Hamnet 12/1
- Marty Supreme 20/1
- Sentimental Value 50/1
- Bugonia 66/1
- Frankenstein 66/1
- Train Dreams 66/1
- F1 100/1
- The Secret Agent 100/1
Best Actor:
- Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme 1/4
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another 11/2
- Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent 9/1
- Michael B Jordan – Sinners 14/1
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon 22/1
Best Actress:
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet 1/16
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You 9/1
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value 16/1
- Emma Stone – Bugonia 25/1
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue 33/1
Best Supporting Actor:
- Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value 4/6
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another 7/2
- Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another 9/2
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein 8/1
- Delroy Lindo – Sinners 20/1
Best Supporting Actress:
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another 2/5
- Amy Madigan – Weapons 4/1
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value 5/1
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners 14/1
- Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value 50/1
Best Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another 1/14
- Chloe Zhao – Hamnet 11/1
- Ryan Coogler – Sinners 11/1
- Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme 25/1
- Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value 33/1
Odds last updated: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
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Market Summary
With nominations now locked in, the Oscar odds point to clear favourites emerging in several headline categories, particularly in Best Picture and Director.
However, there remains depth in the acting races, with a number of longer-priced contenders still in the mix as awards season continues to unfold.
When and Where Are the 2026 Oscars — and Who’s Hosting?
The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) are scheduled to take place on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, celebrating the best films of 2025.
Comedian Conan O’Brien is set to return as host for the second consecutive year, following a well-received debut at the 2025 ceremony.
