Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ earns $875,000 from six theaters

A24’s Marty Supreme, a sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet, made an explosive debut at the domestic box office, earning $875,000 from just six theaters in New York City and Los Angeles.

The limited release placed the film inside the top 10 for the weekend, an unusual achievement for a platform debut with such a small footprint.

According to the studio, the film sold out 92 showtimes across four locations, translating to a per-screen average of approximately $145,933. That figure marks the highest per-screen average of the year, the biggest in A24’s history, and the strongest platform-release performance since La La Land in 2016. Per-screen averages are a key indicator for independent films, which often open in select markets before expanding nationwide.

Marty Supreme stars Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a fictional table tennis prodigy pursuing professional success. The R-rated film is directed by Josh Safdie and carries a reported production budget of around $70 million. Industry analysts say the opening performance suggests strong awareness ahead of its planned nationwide expansion on Christmas Day.

Analysts cautioned that limited-release success does not always translate to wide-release box office strength, but many pointed to Chalamet’s popularity among younger audiences as a potential advantage. The actor has played a central role in promoting the film, generating viral attention through unconventional marketing efforts and surprise appearances at screenings in New York City.

Over the weekend, Chalamet attended multiple showings, telling audiences he plans to continue visiting theaters in the coming days. As Marty Supreme prepares to expand beyond major coastal markets, industry observers will be watching closely to see whether its early momentum carries nationwide.