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Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner

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Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner

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Snapshot from Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

As of Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, Christopher Nolan is the highest-priced outcome on both platforms, at 61.5% on Polymarket and 91.5% on Kalshi.

Polymarket

Christopher Nolan61.5%
Javier Calvo or Javier Ambrossi16.5%
Denis Villeneuve16%
Lance Oppenheim6.8%
Peter Farrelly4.2%

Kalshi

Christopher Nolan91.5%
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi89%
Olivia Wilde82%
Denis Villeneuve77.5%
Martin McDonagh71.5%

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Will Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.

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PM $47.5K · K 3.2K contracts

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Source snapshot: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

About This Event

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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alongside one or more directors not listed in that option, all winning listed directors last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". 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 analysis is awaiting a background update, so its prices may be older than the odds above.

Snapshot observed 2026-10-20T00:00:06.267Z. This analysis describes that snapshot and is not a live news update.

What the contract measures

The supplied evidence covers the Polymarket event "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner." It states that the market "will resolve according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director" [1]. Each listed contract is a separate yes or no question about one named director. Nominations are described as "scheduled to be announced on January 21," with the ceremony on March 14, 2027 [1]. These are rule-text dates, not confirmed event outcomes.

The wording differs across contracts in ways that matter. Some questions name a single director, while one names "Javier Calvo or Javier Ambrossi" and another names "Phil Lord or Christopher Miller" [1]. The rules say that if a listed director is not officially nominated when nominees are announced, the market "will immediately resolve to 'No'" [1]. The listed end times also differ. Several contracts end at 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z, while others end at 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z [1]. The rules add that if no winner is declared by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market resolves to "Other" [1].

Reading the snapshot

The observation time is 2026-10-20T00:00:06.267Z, and the source was retrieved at 2026-10-20T02:50:28.542Z [1]. These prices describe that snapshot only. They are not live quotes, executable prices, or verified probabilities.

In the snapshot, the Nolan contract shows Yes at 0.65 and No at 0.35 [1]. The Villeneuve contract shows Yes at 0.115 [1]. Other included contracts show Yes prices from 0.0095 to 0.15 [1]. Each contract should be read on its own terms. Yes prices from different contracts should not be added together or averaged, because they answer different questions with different close times.

The sample is partial. For this event, 12 of 21 total markets were included, and the evidence says the selection ranked markets by Yes price, then volume [1]. The prices of the nine omitted markets are not in the evidence, so no conclusion about their prices is supported.

What remains uncertain

The evidence does not explain why any price is where it is. It also does not report trader counts, volume-based liquidity, recent reporting, or how the market has moved over time. A single snapshot cannot show direction or stability.

Resolution has not occurred according to the supplied evidence. Whether any named director is nominated, and who ultimately wins, remains unknown from this evidence.

References

Polymarket: Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner. Provider data observed 2026-10-20T00:00:06.267Z.

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Event: Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner
Source snapshot: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Reported event volume (provider units): PM $47.5K · K 3.2K contracts
Coverage: 36 of 36 saved contracts included.
Prices are saved observations, not executable quotes. Listed close dates do not promise settlement or payout time.

Contract: Will Alejandro G. Iñárritu be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-AINA; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 12.0%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 88.0%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Alejandro G. Iñárritu is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Alejandro G. Iñárritu win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388208; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-alejandro-gpt-inarritu-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335235
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $2.0K
Outcome Yes: 2.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 97.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Cristian Mungiu be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-CMUN; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 21.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 78.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Cristian Mungiu is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Cristian Mungiu win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388223; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-cristian-mungiu-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335250
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $254.79
Outcome Yes: 0.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Christopher Nolan be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-CNOL; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 91.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 8.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Christopher Nolan is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Christopher Nolan win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388205; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-christopher-nolan-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335232
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $25.9K
Outcome Yes: 61.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 38.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Denis Villeneuve be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-DVIL; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 2.2K contracts
Outcome Yes: 77.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 22.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Denis Villeneuve is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Denis Villeneuve win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388207; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-denis-villeneuve-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335234
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $11.5K
Outcome Yes: 16.0%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 84.0%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Jesse Eisenberg be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-JEIS; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 823 contracts
Outcome Yes: 43.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 56.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Jesse Eisenberg is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Jesse Eisenberg win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388213; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-jesse-eisenberg-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335240
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $501.84
Outcome Yes: 0.9%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.1%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Martin McDonagh be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-MMCD; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 71.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 28.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Martin McDonagh is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Martin McDonagh win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388206; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-martin-mcdonagh-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335233
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $544.47
Outcome Yes: 1.7%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 98.4%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Olivia Wilde be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-OWIL; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 189.39 contracts
Outcome Yes: 82.0%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 18.0%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Olivia Wilde is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Olivia Wilde win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388212; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-olivia-wilde-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335239
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $603.46
Outcome Yes: 1.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 98.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Peter Farrelly be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-PFAR; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 14.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 85.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Peter Farrelly is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Peter Farrelly win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388214; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-peter-farrelly-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335241
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $718.71
Outcome Yes: 4.2%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 95.8%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Ryusuke Hamaguchi be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-RHAM; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 33.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 66.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Ryusuke Hamaguchi is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Ryusuke Hamaguchi win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388222; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-ryusuke-hamaguchi-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335249
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $254.79
Outcome Yes: 0.4%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.6%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Mike Leigh be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-MLEI; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 14.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 85.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Mike Leigh is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Mike Leigh win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388227; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-mike-leigh-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335254
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $36.5
Outcome Yes: 0.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Simon Stone be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-SSTO; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 14.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 85.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Simon Stone is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Sian Heder be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-SHED; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 14.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 85.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Sian Heder is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Phil Lord and Chris Miller be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-PLORCMIL; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 35.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 64.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Phil Lord and Chris Miller is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will James Gray be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-JGRA; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 14.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 85.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If James Gray is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?
Provider: kalshi; ID: kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-JCALJAMB; status: active
Source: https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcriticschoicenom-dir27
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jan 3, 2028, 3:00 PM UTC
Reported volume: 0 contracts
Outcome Yes: 89.0%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 11.0%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules: If Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Secondary rules: Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026.

Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Early close condition: This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

Contract: Will Steven Spielberg win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388209; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-steven-spielberg-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335236
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $511.86
Outcome Yes: 0.4%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.7%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Aaron Sorkin win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388210; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-aaron-sorkin-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335237
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $517.72
Outcome Yes: 0.9%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.1%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Phil Lord or Christopher Miller win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388211; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-phil-lord-or-christopher-miller-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260804005658763
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Jul 1, 2027, 3:59 AM UTC
Reported volume: $610.66
Outcome Yes: 1.6%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 98.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will David O. Russell win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388215; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-david-opt-russell-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335242
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $402.79
Outcome Yes: 0.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Bassam Tariq win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388216; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-bassam-tariq-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335243
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $429.63
Outcome Yes: 0.4%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.7%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Lance Oppenheim win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388217; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-lance-oppenheim-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335244
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $1.2K
Outcome Yes: 6.8%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 93.2%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Jordan Firstman win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388218; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-jordan-firstman-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335245
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $483.48
Outcome Yes: 0.4%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.6%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Javier Calvo or Javier Ambrossi win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388219; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-javier-calvo-or-javier-ambrossi-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $924.68
Outcome Yes: 16.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 83.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Andrew Haigh win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388220; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-andrew-haigh-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335247
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $24.5
Outcome Yes: 0.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will Joel Coen win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388221; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-joel-coen-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335248
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $36.5
Outcome Yes: 0.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

Contract: Will David Fincher win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?
Provider: polymarket; ID: polymarket-3388225; status: active
Source: https://polymarket.com/event/will-david-fincher-win-best-director-at-the-99th-academy-awards-20260727173335252
Observed: Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Listed close: Mar 14, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Reported volume: $24.5
Outcome Yes: 0.5%; 24h change unavailable
Outcome No: 99.5%; 24h change unavailable
Saved rules excerpt (truncated): 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 according to the listed director who wins the 99th Academy Award for Best Director. 

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, if one of the listed directors wins individually, or both listed options win jointly, that option will resolve to "Yes". If only one of the jointly listed directors is a joint winner with another individual (e.g., tied with a director from another option), only the winning listed director's last names will be considered for the purposes of alphabetical ordering. If both jointly listed directors win alon

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polymarket-3388212 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-OWIL: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Olivia Wilde be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Olivia Wilde win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
Review caveat: This is an automated contract review, not a guarantee of identical settlement or executable prices. Read both providers' full rules before relying on a comparison.
Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388206 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-MMCD: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Martin McDonagh be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Martin McDonagh win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
Review caveat: This is an automated contract review, not a guarantee of identical settlement or executable prices. Read both providers' full rules before relying on a comparison.
Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388207 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-DVIL: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Denis Villeneuve be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Denis Villeneuve win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
Review caveat: This is an automated contract review, not a guarantee of identical settlement or executable prices. Read both providers' full rules before relying on a comparison.
Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388213 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-JEIS: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Jesse Eisenberg be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Jesse Eisenberg win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
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Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388222 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-RHAM: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Ryusuke Hamaguchi be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Ryusuke Hamaguchi win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
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Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388205 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-CNOL: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Christopher Nolan be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Christopher Nolan win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
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Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388223 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-CMUN: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Cristian Mungiu be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Cristian Mungiu win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
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Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388227 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-MLEI: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Mike Leigh be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Mike Leigh win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
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Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
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Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388214 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-PFAR: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Peter Farrelly be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Peter Farrelly win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
Review caveat: This is an automated contract review, not a guarantee of identical settlement or executable prices. Read both providers' full rules before relying on a comparison.
Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.
polymarket-3388208 / kalshi-KXCRITICSCHOICENOM-DIR27-AINA: Related contracts. The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Alejandro G. Iñárritu be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Alejandro G. Iñárritu win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Price difference withheld: equivalence is not currently established.
Review date: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
Review caveat: This is an automated contract review, not a guarantee of identical settlement or executable prices. Read both providers' full rules before relying on a comparison.
Review caveat: Automated review classifications: 0 equivalent, 0 same question with differing fine print, 10 related, 0 incompatible market pairs. A subset of paired outcomes does not establish equivalence of the whole event. Kalshi event: "Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z. Polymarket event: "Oscars 2027: Best Director Winner". Listed deadlines for assessed markets (UTC): 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z, 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z. Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution rules.
Review caveat: The saved review identifies different resolution sources.

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This contract belongs to the Culture category and asks which director will win the Best Director award at the 99th Academy Awards, which the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) presents annually to honor outstanding artistic and technical achievements in film [1]. The provider's event description states that nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 21, 2027, followed by the ceremony on March 14, 2027 [1]. These are dates listed in the contract rules, and the supplied evidence does not confirm that the nominations have been announced. The event is split into separate yes or no contracts, one for each listed director. Each contract resolves according to the director named in it. If a director is not officially nominated for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding contract resolves to "No" [1]. If no winner is declared by June 30, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET, the market resolves to "Other" [1]. The rules also explain how ties are handled. A tie resolves in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order, and some options list two directors who can count as a joint winner [1]. The primary resolution source is official information from the Academy, including its website and the live broadcast of the ceremony, though the rules allow a consensus of credible reporting to be used [1]. Prices shown for these contracts are snapshots of the order book at the observation time, not executable quotes, and they should not be read as verified probabilities of any outcome. The sample in this article includes only some of the contracts in the event, so it does not represent the full set of listed directors.

Why It Matters

The contract measures whether a specific named director wins the Best Director award at the 99th Academy Awards, as determined by the Academy's official results [1]. Because each named director has a separate contract, the event lets readers compare the observed prices of different options. Those prices reflect trading activity at the observation time and do not establish how likely any outcome is. The nomination requirement means a contract can resolve to "No" before the ceremony if the named director is not nominated [1].

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The latest published provider snapshot for this topic was observed on 2026-10-20 at 00:00 UTC. It contains listings from Polymarket. Market descriptions and listed closing times define the contracts; they do not establish that the real-world outcome has occurred. This article does not include a separately verified news update. [1]

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What happens if a named director is not nominated?

If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2027 nominees are announced, the corresponding market resolves to "No" [1].

How are ties resolved?

In a tie, the market resolves in favor of the nominated director whose listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. Where an option lists more than one director, a joint win can resolve that option to "Yes" under the rules [1].

What if no winner is declared in time?

If no winner is declared by June 30, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET, the market resolves to "Other" [1].

Are the prices shown the chance that a director will win?

No. The supplied prices are snapshots from the observation time, and they are not executable quotes or verified probabilities [1].

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Critics Choice Award Nominations: Best Director

Best Director | 32 If X is on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Nominees for the 32nd Critics Choice Awards are expected to be announced on December 4, 2026. Kalshi is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the 32nd Critics Choice Awards. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. This market will close and expire early if the event occurs.

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Will Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

kalshi

Will Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Yes: 89.0¢
No: 11.0¢

Will Christopher Nolan be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Related contracts

The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Christopher Nolan be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Christopher Nolan win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.

Reviewed: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:05 GMT

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kalshi

Will Christopher Nolan be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Yes: 91.5¢
No: 8.5¢

polymarket

Will Christopher Nolan win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?

Yes: 61.5¢
No: 38.5¢

Will Denis Villeneuve be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Related contracts

The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Denis Villeneuve be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Denis Villeneuve win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.

Reviewed: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:05 GMT

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kalshi

Will Denis Villeneuve be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Yes: 77.5¢
No: 22.5¢

polymarket

Will Denis Villeneuve win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?

Yes: 16.0¢
No: 84.0¢

Will Olivia Wilde be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Related contracts

The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Olivia Wilde be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Olivia Wilde win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-03-14T23:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.

Reviewed: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:05 GMT

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kalshi

Will Olivia Wilde be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Yes: 82.0¢
No: 18.0¢

polymarket

Will Olivia Wilde win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?

Yes: 1.5¢
No: 98.5¢

Will Martin McDonagh be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Related contracts

The automated review classified this pair as related and did not establish contract equivalence. Kalshi: "Will Martin McDonagh be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?"; listed deadline 2028-01-03T15:00:00.000Z (UTC). Polymarket: "Will Martin McDonagh win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?"; listed deadline 2027-07-01T03:59:00.000Z (UTC). Automated review flags: differing rules reported; differing resolution sources reported.

Reviewed: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:05 GMT

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kalshi

Will Martin McDonagh be on the list of nominees for Best Director at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

Yes: 71.5¢
No: 28.5¢

polymarket

Will Martin McDonagh win Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards?

Yes: 1.7¢
No: 98.4¢

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Will John Malkovich win Best Actor at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will John Malkovich be on the list of nominees for Best Actor at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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PM Yes 45%Rules differK Yes 95%

Will John Malkovich be nominated for Best Actor at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will John Malkovich be on the list of nominees for Best Actor at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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PM Yes 87.5%Rules differK Yes 95%

Will Matt Damon be nominated for Best Actor at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will Matt Damon be on the list of nominees for Best Actor at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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PM Yes 91.9%Rules differK Yes 90%

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Oscars 2027: Best Original Screenplay Winner

PM $87.5K · K 43.1K contracts

Will The Odyssey win Best Original Screenplay at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will The Odyssey be on the list of nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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PM Yes 2.6%Rules differK Yes 91.5%

Will The Odyssey win Best Adapted Screenplay at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will The Odyssey be on the list of nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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PM Yes 21.5%Rules differK Yes 91.5%

Will The Invite win Best Original Screenplay at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will The Invite be on the list of nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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Oscars 2027: Best Actress Winner

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Will Julianne Moore win Best Actress at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will Julianne Moore be on the list of nominees for Best Actress at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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PM Yes 74.5%Rules differK Yes 91.5%

Will Julianne Moore win Best Actress at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will Julianne Moore win Best Actress at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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Will Ruth Madeley win Best Actress at the 99th Academy Awards?

Kalshi: Will Ruth Madeley be on the list of nominees for Best Actress at the 32nd Critics Choice Awards?

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PM Yes 0.9%Rules differK Yes 68%

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