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- Timothée Chalamet leads 2026 Best Actor odds for Marty Supreme.
- DiCaprio, Johnson and Clooney follow in early Oscar predictions.
- Odds suggest a wide-open race ahead of December film releases.
Chalamet Tops Early Oscars Betting for Best Actor
Betting markets for the 2026 Academy Awards are already shaping up and Timothée Chalamet has emerged as the early frontrunner to win Best Actor.
His highly anticipated performance in Marty Supreme is due to hit cinemas in December, and industry insiders believe the role could be a career-defining turn.
Bookmakers have priced Chalamet at Evens (EVS), giving him a 50% implied chance of taking home his first Oscar.
William Hill's latest market has some massive names that feature in the market including many looking for their first big win.
Latest 2026 Best Actor Odds
| Actor | Film | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothée Chalamet | Marty Supreme | EVS | 50.0% |
| Leonardo DiCaprio | One Battle After Another | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Dwayne Johnson | The Smashing Machine | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| George Clooney | Jay Kelly | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Jesse Plemons | Bugonia | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Jeremy Allen White | Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | 12/1 | 7.7% |
While Chalamet currently leads, the Oscars race is far from settled.
Leonardo DiCaprio follows at 5/2 for his role in One Battle After Another, a movie that is already generating early awards buzz.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a surprise inclusion among the frontrunners at 9/2 for The Smashing Machine, a gritty biopic showcasing the actor in a rare serious role.
Veterans George Clooney and Jesse Plemons both sit at 10/1, while Jeremy Allen White is an outside contender at 12/1.
Where To Bet on the Oscars 2026
Early Oscar betting is available at leading UK betting sites, with several markets already open for the major categories.
Many platforms also provide enhanced prices or each-way terms, especially closer to awards season.
Be sure to explore our guide to the best entertainment betting sites and don’t miss the latest free bets ahead of the red carpet.
