Timothée Chalamet's latest film is already rewriting the record books for A24.
The Josh Safdie–directed sports dramedy Marty Supreme stormed the box office over the Christmas holiday, delivering the second best opening in the indie studio's history and cementing Chalamet's status as one of the most bankable stars in modern cinema.
According to box office data, Marty Supreme pulled in $28.3 million domestically across its five-day opening window from Christmas Eve through Sunday. That total came close to the current A24 record held by Civil War, per Variety.
The strong debut is particularly notable given the film's reported $60–70 million budget, making it the most expensive production A24 has ever released. In just five days, the studio recouped nearly half of that investment, a rare feat for an original, R-rated sports film.
In the film, Chalamet stars as Marty Mauser, a cocky and driven table tennis prodigy navigating ambition, hustling, and identity in 1950s New York City. The film also features an eclectic supporting cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Tyler, The Creator, Fran Drescher, Kevin O'Leary, Abel Ferrara, and others.
Critics embraced the film ahead of its release, with Marty Supreme earning a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The record-setting opening came amid stiff competition. James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash continued to dominate theaters in its second weekend, while new releases like Anaconda and Song Sung Blue crowded the holiday slate. Still, Marty Supreme emerged as the strongest newcomer, driven by word-of-mouth, strong reviews, and Chalamet's relentless promotional campaign.
In an interview with Complex, the film's casting director, Jennifer Venditti, explained how Tyler, the Creator landed his scene-stealing role.
"Tyler is just, like, it's timeless. He's perfect for this era," said Venditti. "In that scene, you know, when they're in the car, I feel like Tyler, when you meet him, he is joy personified. And that scene, it's like, that is him. I mean, that's what you feel like when you're around him."