Timothée Chalamet thanks French fans at Marty Supreme Paris premiere

Timothée Chalamet honors French cinephiles at Marty Supreme premiere, joking about ticket prices and fan support

Timothée Chalamet was greeted like a rock star at the Paris premiere of Marty Supreme at Le Grand Rex on February 3, 2026, donning a brown Givenchy suit and sunglasses. 

Speaking from the stage, Chalamet jokingly addressed the high ticket prices, saying, “I know you were charged a lot. It has nothing to do with me! I’m not getting any money from it, I would have liked for it to be free,” referencing the €50 ($60) reserved seats sold for the event.

The A24 film marks another career milestone for Chalamet, whose performance as hustling table tennis champ Marty Reisman earned him his first Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination. Chalamet also took time to praise France’s rich cinephile culture, speaking French to the audience alongside director Josh Safdie and co-producer Ron Bronstein. “There is a big cinema culture in France,” he said. “Even if the film is successful in the United States, it’s a miracle movie.”

Safdie, who is nominated for Best Director at the Oscars, emphasized that the role of Marty Reisman was written specifically for Chalamet. He recalled meeting Chalamet in his early 20s and being struck by the actor’s vision and determination. “I met Timmy Supreme. He could see the world, he could see the arts, but he was so far away. He needed to be at the center,” Safdie said.

Marty Supreme will release in France on February 18 through Metropolitan FilmExport. The premiere highlighted both Chalamet’s growing international appeal and the enthusiasm of French audiences for high-quality cinema, cementing the actor’s reputation as a global star.

Fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating the film’s wider release, with Chalamet’s performance expected to continue generating award buzz.