Too-Early Futures for the 2026 Academy Awards

DraftKings’ recent release of Academy Award odds means one thing: It’s time to return to the Red Carpet. This year’s Best Picture race has its share of surprising films at the top and bottom of the initial futures market. Get 15% off now! Most years, DraftKings waits until September to release its first batch of Best Picture favorites and longshots, so for them to appear this early, there are bound to be values and huge swings over the next eight to nine months. That’s great news for us.Last year, Mikey Madison opened as a -150 favorite for Best Actress, but she was a +175 dog to Demi Moore by Oscar night. We profited off the late shift in the market last year, and there will be plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the same shifts again this year.For now, let’s look at the Best Picture race and what other award implications should stem from it. If you’re a film fan, the following films can be used as a pseudo-what-to-see this year list. Subscribe Now 2026 Best Picture CandidatesAft...