While Barbie has been the center of attention this year and boasts a higher number of cinema visits, Oppenheimer seems to take the lead in the race for prestigious awards. At least if you look at the odds favorites for the most coveted categories at the upcoming Oscars.
Scheduled for March 10/11, the 96th edition of the Academy Awards will unfold at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Even though the official nominations will be announced on January 23, speculation is already in full swing, shaping the odds provided by betting companies.
“As we eagerly await the official nominations and the grand ceremony on March 10/11, Oppenheimer stands out as the frontrunner in all the prestigious categories. Followed by Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon”, says Robin Olenius Head of PR Betsson.
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, Oppenheimer, is a favorite for both Best Director and Best Picture. Additionally, Cillian Murphy is the top contender for Best Actor, and Robert Downey Jr. is expected to secure Best Supporting Actor, both for their roles in Oppenheimer.
The Best Actress category is anticipated to be claimed by Lily Gladstone for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon, while Danielle Brooks is the favorite for the Supporting Actress award for her performance in The Color Purple.
“While Barbie may not leave empty-handed, it is not among the top favorites to clinch the most prestigious awards. The closest chance lies in the Best Director category, where Greta Gerwig offers an 8.00x return on a potential win”, says Robin Olenius.
96th Academy Awards Best Director:
Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer): 1.45
Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flowers Moon): 4.00
Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things): 5.00
Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest): 9.00
Greta Gerwig (Barbie): 10.00
Celine Song (Past Lives): 11.00
Bradley Cooper (Maestro): 17.00
Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall): 17.00
Blitz Bazawule (The Color Purple): 17.00
Emerald Fennell (Saltburn): 21.00
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer): 1.83
Bradley Cooper (Maestro): 2.70
Leonardo DiCaprio (Killers of the Flower Moon): 4.30
Colman Domingo (Rustin): 4.30
Barry Keoghan (Saltburn): 9.00
Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers): 11.00
Ryan Gosling (Barbie): 13.00
Kingsley Ben-Adir (Bob Marley – One Love): 13.00
Teo Yoo (Past Lives): 15.00
Joaquin Phoenix (Napoleon): 17.00
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Robert Downey Jr (Oppenheimer): 1.68
Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon): 4.50
Ryan Gosling (Barbie): 5.00
Charles Melton (May December): 5.50
Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things): 7.00
John Magaro (Past Lives): 15.00
Sterling K Brown (American Fiction): 21.00
Paul Mescal (All of Us Strangers): 21.00
Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers): 21.00
Glenn Howerton (BlackBerry): 36.00
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Emma Stone (Poor Things): 1.95
Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon): 2.20
Fantasia Barrino (The Color Purple): 6.00
Carey Mulligan (Maestro): 6.00
Annette Bening (Nyad): 7.00
Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall): 8.00
Greta Lee (Past Lives): 12.00
Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla): 12.00
Margot Robbie (Barbie): 13.00
Natalie Portman (May December): 21.00
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
DaVine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers): 1.61
Danielle Brooks (The Colour Purple): 2.67
Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer): 6.00
Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple): 8.00
Viola Davis (Air): 10.00
Julianne Moore (May December): 10.00
Jodie Foster (Nyad): 11.00
Rosamund Pike (Saltburn): 15.00
Penelope Cruz (Ferrari): 15.00
America Ferrera (Barbie): 21.00
Best Picture
Oppenheimer: 1.68
Killers of the Flower Moon: 5.00
Poor Things: 6.00
The Holdovers: 10.00
Past Lives: 11.00
Lee: 15.00
The Color Purple: 15.00
Dune Part Two: 15.00
Barbie: 15.00
American Fiction: 15.00
Th Killer: 17.00
Maestro: 21.00
PS: The odds may have changed since the publication of this article.