Snapshot October 5, 2026 at 23:20 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Event KXOSCARNOMDIR-27
As of October 5, 2026 at 23:20 UTC, the leading outcome is Christopher Nolan at 95%, followed by Javier Calvo at 83%, Martin McDonagh at 68%. 99.9K contracts have traded, 521 in the last 24 hours.
Chance = midpoint of the best Yes bid and ask on Kalshi (last trade when the spread is wider than 10¢). Volume and open interest are in contracts. Current availability, prices, close time, fees, and settlement wording must be verified on Kalshi directly before trading.
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■ Christopher Nolan ■ Javier Calvo ■ Martin McDonagh · daily closing prices from Kalshi's public candlestick data
How this market settles
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“If Phil Lord has been nominated for Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. The 99th Academy Awards Nominations are expected to be announced in January 2027. This market and these products have not been endorsed by the Oscars. Any references to Oscars, or any associated marks are descriptive only and do not indicate an endorsement of this product or any affiliation between Oscars and Kalshi.”
What are the Kalshi odds for Oscar nominees: Best Director?
As of October 5, 2026 at 23:20 UTC, the leading outcome is Christopher Nolan at 95%, followed by Javier Calvo at 83%, Martin McDonagh at 68%. 99.9K contracts have traded, 521 in the last 24 hours.
How are these Kalshi odds calculated?
Each outcome's probability is the midpoint between the best bid and ask for its Yes contract (or the last trade when the spread is wider than 10 cents). A 60-cent contract reads as roughly a 60% chance. The page is a dated snapshot refreshed twice a day, not a live quote.
When does the Oscar nominees: Best Director market close?
The listed close date is December 31, 2027. Settlement follows the contract rules summarised on this page; check them on Kalshi.
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