Golden Globes 2027 Best Picture Races: Early Frontrunners and Possible Lifelines
Early Golden Globes odds show The Odyssey, La Bola Negra, and Project Hail Mary leading the drama field. In comedy, The Debut, The Invite, and Wild Horse Nine are ahead. Digger and Michael are seen as films that could use the Globes to stay in the Best Picture conversation.
According to early Gold Derby data, every expert currently forecasts Best Film Drama nods for The Odyssey, La Bola Negra, and Project Hail Mary. The same unanimity applies in comedy/musical for The Debut, The Invite, and Wild Horse Nine.
Those six titles also occupy the top six spots in the site's Oscar Best Picture odds. Because the Globes allow six nominees in each film category, they offer twelve total slots, two more than the Academy's ten. Tom Cruise's Digger and Jaafar Jackson's Michael are framed as contenders that might use that extra room to remain in the Best Picture discussion.
Early awards odds may shape how industry voters, campaign strategists, journalists, and fans talk about the season. A strong Globes showing could raise a film's visibility, extend media coverage, and influence audience curiosity, while a miss may slow momentum. For smaller or mid-tier contenders, the expanded Globes fields could create openings that keep them in the broader Best Picture conversation, affecting talent, crews, and distributors tied to those projects.