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Oscars: Best Director

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Oscars: Best Director

Christopher Nolan - Oppenheimer 100.0%

Martin Scorsese - KoFM 100.0%

Yorgos Lanthimos - Poor Things 100.0%

Jonathan Glazer - The Zone of Interest 100.0%

Polymarket

$79,010 Vol.

Christopher Nolan - Oppenheimer 100.0%

Martin Scorsese - KoFM 100.0%

Yorgos Lanthimos - Poor Things 100.0%

Jonathan Glazer - The Zone of Interest 100.0%

Polymarket

$79,010 Vol.

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Christopher Nolan - Oppenheimer

$50,473 Vol.

Yes

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Martin Scorsese - KoFM

$9,674 Vol.

No

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Yorgos Lanthimos - Poor Things

$5,662 Vol.

No

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Jonathan Glazer - The Zone of Interest

$5,814 Vol.

No

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Justine Triet - Anatomy of a Fall

$7,388 Vol.

No

The Academy Awards are given every year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scientists (AMPAS) to a variety of films and film industry workers for outstanding displays of artistic and technical merit. In 2024 the 96th Academy Awards are set to be given out in a ceremony scheduled for March 10.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Christopher Nolan wins the Academy Award for Best Director. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

If for any reason no winner is declared by December 31, 2024, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose last name comes first in alphabetical order.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from 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.
Volume
$79,010
End Date
Mar 10, 2024
Market Opened
Jan 24, 2024, 2:53 PM ET
The Academy Awards are given every year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scientists (AMPAS) to a variety of films and film industry workers for outstanding displays of artistic and technical merit. In 2024 the 96th Academy Awards are set to be given out in a ceremony scheduled for March 10. This market will resolve to "Yes" if Christopher Nolan wins the Academy Award for Best Director. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". If for any reason no winner is declared by December 31, 2024, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated director whose last name comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from 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.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Oscars: Best Director" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 5 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Christopher Nolan - Oppenheimer" at 100%, followed by "Martin Scorsese - KoFM" at 0%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Oscars: Best Director" has generated $79K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 24, 2024. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Oscars: Best Director," browse the 5 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Oscars: Best Director" is "Christopher Nolan - Oppenheimer" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Martin Scorsese - KoFM" at 0%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Oscars: Best Director" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.