Post Cannes: New Oscars 2027 predictions
Post-Cannes 2026, the Oscar race is already shifting. Palme d’Or winner Fjord enters the Best Picture conversation, but strong contenders like Fatherland, The Social Reckoning, and The Odyssey are gaining momentum in early Oscars 2027 predictions.
With standout performances from Rami Malek and Sandra Hüller, plus Netflix-backed buzz around The Black Ball, this early awards season analysis breaks down Best Picture, Director, and acting category contenders, alongside key insights into Oscars betting odds and market movers shaping the race.
Oscars 2027 Predictions: Early Betting Guide, Odds and Value Picks
Here is the recklessly early form guide to the Oscars 2027 - and more importantly, how to approach this from a betting perspective rather than pretending any of this is remotely settled.
The State of the 2025 Oscars Race
Few frontrunners spells potential profits this awards season. There’s no further consensus in Adapted Screenplay, Feature Documentary, Animated Feature, or International Feature either. The good news is that with this instability comes great odds to capitalise on.
Early 2025 Oscars picks
Right now, I like Blitz for Picture and Actress. Saoirse Ronan has such an impressive CV behind her. She’s not overdue, but her work is continuously stellar, she makes great choices, and, like always, you never bet against the Holocaust.
Several other old master contenders should be thereabouts on Oscars Sunday.