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MARKET RESOLVEDKalshi / Polymarket
Resolved 2026-03-15
This market resolved on 2026-03-15. Paul Thomas Anderson was the officially declared outcome. Prior to resolution, the market peaked at 100%.
Prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi are tracking the Oscar for Best Director in 2026. This prestigious award influences industry reputations and can significantly impact the careers of nominees and their future projects.
| Candidate |  |  |
|---|---|---|
Paul Thomas AndersonWINNER | 99% | 100% |
Chloé Zhao | 1% | 50% |
Joachim Trier | 1% | 50% |
Josh Safdie |
Odds can be influenced by film festival outcomes, critical reviews, and box office performance. Additionally, industry trends and previous award wins play a significant role in shaping predictions.
Winning the Best Director Oscar can elevate a filmmaker's status, leading to more significant projects and increased funding opportunities. It often results in greater visibility and recognition within the industry.
The award ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026. This date marks a key moment in the film industry calendar, as it celebrates outstanding achievements in filmmaking.
Oscar for Best Director was a prediction market event tracked across 2 platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket). Paul Thomas Anderson led the market at 100% implied probability before resolution. Other contenders include Chloé Zhao at 26%, Joachim Trier at 26%, Josh Safdie at 26%.
Paul Thomas Anderson held the lead at 100% implied probability heading into resolution. Behind Paul Thomas Anderson, Chloé Zhao at 26% and Joachim Trier at 26% and Josh Safdie at 26% were the next closest contenders. The 49.0% cross-platform spread suggested platforms were pricing new information differently, creating potential trading opportunities.
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KalshiIf Paul Thomas Anderson has won Best Director at the 98th Academy Awards, then the market resolves to Yes.
The 98th Academy Awards are expected to be held on March 15, 2026.
PolymarketThe 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 98th Academy Awards in 2026, nominations are scheduled to be announced on January 22, followed by the ceremony on March 15, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed director who wins the 98th Academy Award for Best Director. If a director is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director when the 2026 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. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 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.
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Ryan Coogler | 1% | 50% |
Paul Thomas Anderson
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