Live prediction market odds for Oscars 2026: Best Animated Short Film Winner. Compare prices across Kalshi and Polymarket.
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MARKET RESOLVEDKalshi / Polymarket
Resolved 2026-03-15
This market resolved on 2026-03-15. The Girl Who Cried Pearls was the officially declared outcome. Prior to resolution, the market peaked at 100%.
Polymarket and Kalshi are tracking the Oscars 2026 for Best Animated Short Film Winner. This category highlights the creativity and innovation in animation, influencing industry trends and audience engagement in the film sector.
| Candidate |  |  |
|---|---|---|
The Girl Who Cried PearlsWINNER | 99% | 100% |
Butterfly | 1% | 50% |
Forevergreen | 1% | 50% |
Retirement Plan | 1% | 50% |
The Three Sisters | 1% | 50% |
Odds can be influenced by film festival performances, critical reviews, and audience reception. Additionally, promotional campaigns and the track record of the filmmakers may also play a role.
Prediction markets allow participants to buy and sell shares based on their expectations of event outcomes. Prices reflect the collective wisdom of the market regarding the likelihood of each nominee winning.
The Oscars 2026 ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026. This date is significant as it marks the culmination of the awards season in the film industry.
Oscars 2026: Best Animated Short Film Winner was a prediction market event tracked across 2 platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket). The Girl Who Cried Pearls led the market at 100% implied probability before resolution. Other contenders include Butterfly at 26%, Forevergreen at 26%, Retirement Plan at 26%.
The Girl Who Cried Pearls held the lead at 100% implied probability heading into resolution. Behind The Girl Who Cried Pearls, Butterfly at 26% and Forevergreen at 26% and Retirement Plan 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 Butterfly has won Animated Short Film 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 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 movie that wins the 98th Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. If a film is not officially nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film 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 film whose listed 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.
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
99.5% avg
