Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme,' directed by Josh Safdie, has set a record for the best limited opening of 2025 so far, earning $875,000 across six screens—many sold out—in New York and Los Angeles. The A24 release posted the highest per-screen average ($145,933) ever for the distributor and expands nationwide on Christmas Day, building on strong early reviews and buzz.
Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme'—the R-rated sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet as 1950s ping-pong champ Marty Mauser, which earned acclaim for its exuberant energy (as noted in prior coverage)—launched in limited release on December 20, 2025, and immediately dominated indie box office charts. From just six theaters, it grossed an estimated $875,000, achieving 2025's top per-screen average (PSA) of $145.9k—eclipsing Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' ($95k PSA) and approaching 'La La Land's historic 2016 debut. With 92 sold-out showtimes, including 70mm screenings in New York and Los Angeles, the film entered the domestic top 10 amid raucous crowds and strong word-of-mouth, particularly from Gen Z audiences. Certified Fresh at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, it shattered A24 presale records ahead of its wide Christmas Day expansion.
The $70 million production's promotional blitz, led by Chalamet—featuring celebrity windbreaker gifts, a nationwide blimp, Las Vegas Sphere ads, and the catchphrase 'Marty Supreme. Christmas Day.'—paid off handsomely. Chalamet even made marathon surprise appearances at screenings, joking to a New York crowd about 128 events in 96 hours.
Box office experts are bullish. Fandango's Shawn Robbins dubbed it 'a bellwether for continued success.' Comscore's Paul Dergarabedian highlighted Chalamet's Gen Z appeal, while Exhibitor Relations' Jeff Bock praised the star's 'high-level genius' marketing. Amid a tough year for indies, 'Marty Supreme' is poised for breakout potential.
