Oscar winner: Best Director
Oscar winner: Best Director
Chance
Christopher Nolan
The Odyssey
33%
▲ 1
Christopher Nolan
The Odyssey
33%
▲ 1
Martin McDonagh
Wild Horse Nine
11%
▼ 5
Martin McDonagh
Wild Horse Nine
11%
▼ 5
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Digger
10%
▼ 1
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Digger
10%
▼ 1
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Important information: The following market can only have one Yes outcome. If two nominees tie then the market called 'Tie' will resolve to Yes.
Market Rules
Christopher Nolan
If Christopher Nolan has won Best Director at the 99th Academy Awards, then the market resolves to Yes. Outcome verified from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The 99th Academy Awards are expected to be held in March 2027.
Timeline and payout
Market openMar 19, 2026 · 10:00am EDT
Market closesDec 31, 2027 · 10:00am EST
Projected payoutDec 31, 2027 · 11:00am EST
SeriesKXOSCARDIR
EventKXOSCARDIR-27
MarketKXOSCARDIR-27-CHRI
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About
The Academy Award for Best Director honors outstanding achievement in film direction, recognizing the vision and leadership that bring a story to life on screen. Established at the inaugural Oscars in 1929, the award has celebrated cinematic excellence for nearly a century. This year's nominees include Sean Baker for "Anora," Brady Corbet for "The Brutalist," and James Mangold for "A Complete Unknown."