Christopher Nolan’s newest masterpiece, Oppenheimer, is now the clear favourite to win the Best Picture award at the 2024 Oscars, according to oddschecker.
The film, which depicts the life of Robert Oppenheimer and his role in developing the first nuclear weapons, is currently the 2/1 favourite with most UK favourites.
Martin Scorcese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon, due for release in October, had been the long-term favourite since the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony in March.
Director Christopher Nolan has received two previous nominations for the Oscars Best Picture award without picking up the prize: Inception (2011) and Dunkirk (2018).
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Universal Studios has released a statement saying they expect Oppenheimer to have a better opening three days than both of those movies.
At odds of 2/1, bookmakers are giving Oppenheimer a 33% implied chance of giving Nolan a maiden Best Picture award at the third time of asking.
Oppenheimer’s odds to win Best Picture had been as wide as 7/1 at the start of July, steadily shortening as the movie’s premieres took place and anticipation for its public release built.
The previous 6/4 favourite to land the Best Picture award, Killers of the Flower Moon, has drifted out to 4/1 (20% implied chance) in recent weeks with the continued support for Oppenheimer.
Oddschecker bettors have been rushing to back Oppenheimer for the Best Picture award, with 65% of bets in the last 7 days going on Christopher Nolan’s newest release.
Further down in the market to win are Past Lives (9/1), Anatomy of a Fall (11/1), Lee (12/1), and Barbie (14/1).
Oscars 2024 Best Picture Odds
| Oscar Best Picture | Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Oppenheimer | 2/1 | 33% |
| Killers of the Flower Moon | 4/1 | 20% |
| Past Lives | 9/1 | 10% |
| Maestro | 10/1 | 9% |
| Anatomy of a Fall | 11/1 | 8% |
| Dune Part Two | 12/1 | 8% |
| The Color Purpe | 12/1 | 8% |
| Barbie | 14/1 | 7% |
| The Killer | 16/1 | 6% |
| Asteroid City | 16/1 | 6% |
