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In 2026 If X has won Best Adapted Screenplay at the 98th Academy Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. **This market and these products have not been endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Any references to the Academy Awards, the Oscars®, or any associated marks are descriptive only and do not indicate an endorsement of this product or any affiliation between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Kalshi.** The 98th Academy Awards are expected to be held o
Prediction markets currently give the film One Battle After Another a roughly 9 in 10 chance of winning the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. This is an exceptionally high level of confidence for an Oscar category, suggesting traders see this outcome as almost certain. The consensus is strong across major platforms, with only minor differences in the odds.
Three main factors are driving this near-unanimous forecast. First, One Battle After Another has dominated the entire awards season for this category, winning the equivalent prize at every major precursor event like the BAFTAs, Critics Choice Awards, and key guild ceremonies. This "sweep" is a powerful historical indicator of Oscar success.
Second, the film itself is a major contender for Best Picture, and screenplay awards often align with the top prize. It is a large-scale historical drama, a genre the Academy frequently rewards, adapted from a celebrated novel. The writer is also a well-respected figure in the industry.
Finally, there is no clear alternative. The other nominated scripts are either for films with less overall momentum or are in genres, like comedy, that traditionally struggle to win in this category. The lack of a strong competitor has solidified the market's view.
The only remaining event that matters is the Oscar ceremony itself, scheduled for March 30, 2026. All the significant predictive data is already in, meaning a major shift in the odds is now very unlikely. The forecast would only change if an unprecedented upset occurred during the live telecast when the envelope is opened.
For major Oscar categories, prediction markets have a strong track record, especially when a frontrunner emerges this clearly from the precursor awards. Markets correctly forecast the screenplay winners for the last five consecutive years. The main limitation here is the thin possibility of a historic Oscar shock, but the current market probability shows traders believe that chance is very small, around 10%.
Prediction markets assign a 91% probability that "One Battle After Another" will win Best Adapted Screenplay at the 98th Academy Awards. This price, found on Polymarket, indicates near-certainty among traders. The same contract trades at 88% on Kalshi, creating a narrow 3-point arbitrage spread. With $717,000 in total volume across platforms, liquidity is sufficient for the market to reflect a strong consensus. A 91% chance means traders view any other outcome as a major upset.
The market's extreme confidence stems from the film's near-sweep of major precursor awards. "One Battle After Another" has already won the Adapted Screenplay category at the BAFTAs, Critics Choice Awards, and the key industry guild awards. Historically, this trifecta almost guarantees an Oscar win. The film is also the Best Picture frontrunner, and screenplay awards often align with the top prize. The narrative around the adaptation's difficulty and its critical acclaim has solidified its position as the undeniable favorite.
Only a historic anomaly could shift these odds now. The Oscars use a preferential ballot for Best Picture, but screenplay categories are decided by simple plurality. This makes a surprise victory by another film statistically unlikely but not impossible. If significant controversy emerged about the script's eligibility or authorship in the final two weeks, it could destabilize the vote. The 3% price difference between Polymarket and Kalshi suggests some traders are exploiting the spread, but it mainly reflects platform-specific liquidity and fee structures rather than a meaningful disagreement on the outcome.
Polymarket's 91% price versus Kalshi's 88% creates a minimal arbitrage opportunity. The spread exists because Kalshi is a regulated US exchange with lower maximum bet limits and a different user base, while Polymarket's global access typically allows prices to react faster to solidified information. In this case, both markets agree on the fundamental direction. The spread is likely to narrow as resolution approaches, with the prices converging near 99% if no shock occurs. The difference is a technical artifact, not a signal of market uncertainty.
AI-generated analysis based on market data. Not financial advice.
This prediction market concerns whether a specific individual or entity, referred to as 'X', will win the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 98th Oscars ceremony. The 98th Academy Awards are scheduled for 2026. The market resolves to 'Yes' only if X is officially announced as the winner in that category. This is a speculative market based on public information and industry analysis, with no affiliation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Interest in this market stems from the competitive and often unpredictable nature of the Oscars, particularly in screenplay categories where critical acclaim, box office performance, and industry narratives intersect. Adapted Screenplay specifically involves works derived from existing source material, such as novels, plays, or other films, making the pool of contenders distinct from original works. The 2026 race will be shaped by films released in 2025, with contenders emerging from major studio releases, independent films, and international productions that qualify. Analysts and gamblers follow precursor awards like the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, which historically influence Oscar voting patterns.
The Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay was introduced in 1929, though under different names initially. It became a permanent category in 1957, separating from Best Original Screenplay. Historically, the award has favored prestigious literary adaptations. For instance, in the 1990s, winners often came from major novels, like 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1992) and 'The English Patient' (1996). The 21st century saw a shift, with wins for adaptations of non-traditional material, including graphic novels ('American Splendor', 2003), biographies ('The Social Network', 2010), and even sequels based on original characters ('The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King', 2003). Recent years have highlighted a trend toward recognizing diverse voices and stories. Cord Jefferson won in 2023 for 'American Fiction', an adaptation of a novel that satirizes racial stereotypes. In 2022, Sian Heder won for 'CODA', an adaptation of a French film. The category has also become a bellwether for the Best Picture award; from 2010 to 2023, the Best Adapted Screenplay winner also won Best Picture six times, including for '12 Years a Slave', 'Spotlight', and 'CODA'. This historical link adds significance to the category's outcome.
Winning Best Adapted Screenplay confers significant professional and financial capital on the writer. It can elevate a screenwriter's asking price for future projects by hundreds of thousands of dollars and guarantee greater creative control. For the producing studio, an Oscar win typically triggers a marketing-driven resurgence in streaming viewership, physical media sales, and international licensing deals, directly impacting revenue. The award also influences which types of stories get greenlit by studios, as a win can validate adaptations of risky or niche source material. On a cultural level, the award shapes the canon of adapted works and highlights specific literary or journalistic sources, often driving a surge in sales for the original book or renewed interest in the underlying true story. The recognition validates the art of adaptation itself, a process central to Hollywood's business model.
As of late 2024, the field for the 98th Academy Awards (2026) is completely open. The eligible films are those with a qualifying release in calendar year 2025. No official contenders have been identified. Industry speculation is based on announced production schedules and known adaptation projects in development. Trade publications will begin tracking potential contenders in early 2025 as films premiere at festivals like Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto. The first concrete indicators will be the fall 2025 film festivals and the subsequent critics' awards in December 2025.
Best Adapted Screenplay is for scripts based on existing source material, such as books, plays, articles, or other films. Best Original Screenplay is for scripts not based on previously published material. The distinction is formally determined by the Academy's writers branch.
Based on the typical schedule, nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced in mid-to-late January 2026. The exact date will be confirmed by the Academy in 2025.
Yes. The Academy considers sequels to be adaptations of original characters and storylines. A famous example is 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King', which won Best Adapted Screenplay in 2004.
The Academy's official rules state that a screenplay is adapted if it is based on source material previously published or produced, including novels, plays, short stories, films, articles, or other established works. The writer(s) must credit the source.
The most significant precursors are the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards, the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay. Critics' group awards from New York, Los Angeles, and the National Board of Review also generate early momentum.
Educational content is AI-generated and sourced from Wikipedia. It should not be considered financial advice.
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