2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations
Leader sits at 82% across 18 bound outcomes, runner-up at 70%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.
Leader probability
Matt Damon
Outcomes
18
winner-take-all
Runner-up
70¢
Tom Cruise
Spread
12pp
contested
24h volume
$805
thin orderbook
Closes
Dec 31, 2027
526 days
Venue
Kalshi
18 bound
30-day trend
Bracket family
How the bracket ladder is priced.
Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.
Cluster 1
2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations
2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Timothée Chalamet
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Matt Damon
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Jaafar Jackson
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Tom Cruise
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Pedro Pascal
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Ryan Gosling
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Sebastian Stan
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Jeremy Allen White
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Jeremy Strong
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Javier Bardem
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Ethan Hawke
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Dominic Sessa
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Channing Tatum
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Brad Pitt
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Andrew Garfield
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Andrew Scott
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Adam Scott
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2027 Best Actor Oscar nominations?: Adam Driver
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Analysis
This represents the market's assessment that Matt Damon will receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination for the 2027 Academy Awards ceremony (honoring 2026 films). At 80 cents, the contract reflects substantial trader confidence in his nomination, though not overwhelming certainty. The probability is primarily shaped by his upcoming film releases and their critical reception—major festival selections or strong reviews would likely increase the odds, while poor box-office or critical performance could reduce them. The key catalyst will be the official Oscar nomination announcement in early 2027, though the months leading up to it will see significant movement as year-end films premiere, award season competitions (Golden Globes, BAFTA, SAG Awards) conclude, and industry sentiment crystallizes. Notably, Ryan Gosling's contract trades at 59 cents, indicating market uncertainty about whether multiple major actors will secure nominations in what remains an unpredictable selection process.
- ›Matt Damon has 2-3 significant film releases planned for 2026; their festival selection, critical reviews, and box-office performance will directly influence nomination likelihood
- ›Ryan Gosling's lower contract price (59 cents) suggests traders view his nomination odds as materially worse, creating meaningful differentiation in a field where multiple actors could theoretically qualify
- ›The SAG Awards and BAFTA nominations, typically announced in January 2027, serve as strong leading indicators for Oscar nominations and will likely cause substantial price movement
- ›Academy voting is influenced by recent high-profile roles and industry recognition; performance at other major ceremonies (Golden Globes in January) will significantly impact perception
- ›Historical nomination patterns show that major stars receive nominations roughly 60-85% of the time when positioning themselves for awards season, providing a baseline for evaluating individual odds
What moved the line
- Jul 16Matt Damon↑7pp78→85¢ · Kalshi
- Jul 19Jaafar Jackson↓7pp23→16¢ · Kalshi
- Jul 19Ryan Gosling↑7pp52→59¢ · Kalshi
- Jul 19Andrew Scott↓7pp38→31¢ · Kalshi
- Jul 22Ryan Gosling↓6pp62→56¢ · Kalshi
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