Kalshi Oscar Winner: Best Actor odds
On Kalshi, the favourite is John Malkovich, at 51%. The market settles by Dec 31, 2027, and $20K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 51¢ reads as a 51% chance. Polymarket lists it too, and we compare the two prices below.
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Kalshi odds on every outcome
| Outcome | Chance | Yes price | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Malkovich | 51% | 51¢ | $6K | Trade |
| Andrew Scott | 23% | 23¢ | $5K | Trade |
| Matt Damon | 18% | 18¢ | $3K | Trade |
| Anthony Ippolito | 6% | 6¢ | $1K | Trade |
| Tom Cruise | 5% | 5¢ | $1K | Trade |
| Timothée Chalamet | 3% | 3¢ | $1K | Trade |
| Robert Pattinson | 2% | 2¢ | $857 | Trade |
| Ryan Gosling | 2% | 2¢ | $662 | Trade |
| Brad Pitt | 1% | 1¢ | $936 | Trade |
| Jaafar Jackson | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
Show 15 more outcomes
| Outcome | Chance | Yes price | 24h volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pascal | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Jeremy Strong | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Tie | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Tom Holland compare | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Sebastian Stan | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Adam Driver | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Ethan Hawke | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Josh O'Connor | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Channing Tatum | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Yura Borisov | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Keanu Reeves | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Jacob Tremblay | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Charles Melton | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
| Hanns Zischler | 1% | 1¢ | $0 | Trade |
Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Kalshi. A Yes contract at 51¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.
Kalshi vs Polymarket on this question
The same question on both venues. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolymarketClose-only for US residents | 9¢ | 92¢ | 0.4¢ | $0 | $700 | Trade → |
| Kalshi$50 bonus | 1¢ | >99¢ | <0.1¢ | $0 | – | Trade → |
How the odds have moved
Kalshi's own series for the outcome the headline prices, from where its history starts; one venue, not a blend.
How this market resolves
The market asks: “Will John Malkovich win Best Actor at the Oscars?” Each outcome is its own contract: it pays $1 if it is the answer, and nothing if not. Kalshi publishes the full settlement rules on the market's page. Read them on Kalshi (opens in a new tab)
Scheduled resolution: Dec 31, 2027.
How to trade this market on Kalshi
- Check your state first. A few states restrict some contracts.
- Open a Kalshi account. Is Kalshi safe? Our review covers how your money is held and paid out.
- Buy Yes or No at the price shown, 51¢ for John Malkovich right now. Each contract pays $1 if you are right.
- Sell any time before it settles, or hold to the result. Kalshi's fees apply to each trade.
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Common questions
What are the Kalshi odds on Oscar Winner: Best Actor?
On Kalshi, the favourite is John Malkovich, at 51%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Kalshi's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Polymarket too?
Yes. Polymarket's page has its prices and rules. Our side-by-side page shows both prices and both venues' rules.
Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Kalshi. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.
How accurate are Kalshi odds?
Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.
What does it cost to trade on Kalshi?
A trading fee on each contract, largest near 50¢ and smaller towards either end. Kalshi's fees has the formula.