Following the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, we've taken a look at the latest odds for the headline categories at the 2026 Oscars.
The Golden Globes on Sunday saw One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme take home the headline movie categories.
Since the Golden Globes finished, we've witnessed the busiest 12-hour betting window on Oddschecker for the 2026 Oscars since the 2025 Oscars ceremony.
In this article we look at when the 2026 Oscars will be taking place, who the betting favourites are in the main categories, and where bettors have been placing their wagers since the conclusion of the Golden Globes.
When are the 2026 Oscars?
The 2026 Oscars will take place on Sunday 15th March, with the ceremony commencing at 11pm UK time.
Who is the favourite to win Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars?
| Oscars Best Picture 2026 | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| One Battle After Another | 1/7 | William Hill |
| Hamnet | 7/1 | Boyle Sports |
| Sinners | 14/1 | bet365 |
| Marty Supreme | 16/1 | bet365 |
| Bugonia | 50/1 | Ladbrokes |
Odds last updated at 15:15, Monday 12th January. Find the full betting market HERE.
One Battle After Another is the overwhelming favourite to win Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars at best odds of 1/7 (88% probability) when writing.
The film starring Leonardo DiCaprio won Best Film (Musical/Comedy), Best Director, and Best Screenplay at Sunday's Golden Globes.
Despite the short odds, 50% of bets have backed One Battle After Another for Best Picture since the conclusion of the Golden Globes.
The only other film at 10/1 and shorter for Best Picture is Hamnet, which won Best Film (Drama) at the Golden Globes.
Who is favourite to win Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars?
| Oscars Best Actor 2026 | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Timothee Chalamet (Marty Supreme) | 1/3 | Boyle Sports |
| Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another) | 11/2 | bet365 |
| Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) | 7/1 | William Hill |
| Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) | 20/1 | Ladbrokes |
| Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon) | 20/1 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 15:15, Monday 12th January. Find the full betting market HERE.
Similar to the Best Picture market, Timothee Chalamet is a strong odds-on favourite to win the Best Actor after picking up the Best Actor (Musical/Comedy).
At the time of writing, Chalamet available to back at 1/3, shortening for 4/7 before the Golden Globes.
One actor who saw his chances improve was Wagner Moura, who picked up Best Actor in the Drama category for his performance in The Secret Agent.
His odds have been cut from 16/1 to 7/1 to win Best Actor at the Oscars following the Golden Globes.
56% of bets since the Golden Globes have backed Chalamet for Best Actor, whilst 15% have sided with Moura.
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Who is favourite to win Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars?
| Oscars Best Actress 2026 | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) | 1/12 | William Hill |
| Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You) | 8/1 | bet365 |
| Jennifer Lawrence (Die, My Love) | 33/1 | Ladbrokes |
| Emma Stone (Bugonia) | 33/1 | bet365 |
| Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value) | 33/1 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 15:15, Monday 12th January. Find the full betting market HERE.
Jessie Buckley (Hamlet) is the shortest-priced favourite across the three categories mentioned so far, now best priced at 1/12 to win Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars. Her odds have shortened dramatically from 1/4 following her Best Actress (Drama) win at the Golden Globes, reinforcing her position as the clear frontrunner in the market.
Punters have also been strongly siding with Buckley since the Golden Globes, with 60% of bets backing her to land the award. Jennifer Lawrence (Die, My Love) is currently next best in the market and has accounted for 10% of the betting share in that same period.
Outside of the front two, Rose Byrne is the only other actress priced at 10/1 or shorter, with the Irish star currently available at 8/1 to win Best Actress.
Who is favourite to win Best Director at the 2026 Oscars?
| Oscars Best Director 2026 | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) | 1/14 | William Hill |
| Ryan Coogler (Sinners) | 12/1 | bet365 |
| Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident) | 25/1 | Ladbrokes |
| Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme) | 25/1 | Boyle Sports |
| Guillermo Del Torro (Frankenstein) | 33/1 | Ladbrokes |
Odds last updated at 15:15, Monday 12th January. Find the full betting market HERE.
Paul Thomas Anderson has strengthened his grip on the Best Director market and is now an overwhelming favourite to win the award at the 2026 Oscars, with his odds slashed from 1/3 to 1/14. The move comes after Anderson picked up both Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes, further cementing his position at the top of the betting.
The market movement has been backed up by major support from Oddschecker users, with 65% of bets placed on Anderson in the past 12 hours. His nearest rival in the betting is Ryan Coogler (Sinners), who is currently priced at 12/1, though he remains a distant challenger at this stage.
Favourites to Win the Remaining Oscars Categories
Best Animated Feature Film: K-Pop Demon Hunters - 1/12 (92% implied probability)
Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgard - Sentimental Value - 11/10 (48% implied probability)
Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor - One Battle After Another - 4/7 (64% implied probability)
Oscars - Best Casting: Sinners - 10/11 (52% implied probability)
