**Marty Supreme Achieves A24’s Second-Biggest Debut Ever, Surging to $27.3 Million Over Christmas Weekend**
Marty Supreme, the sports comedy-drama directed by Josh Safdie, has claimed A24’s second-highest opening weekend ever with $27.3 million over its four-day Christmas frame. The film, starring Timothée Chalamet in a career-best performance, exceeded projections of $12–20 million from 2,668 theaters. It earned $9.8 million on its first day of wide release, including $2 million from Christmas Eve previews, securing second place at the box office. This debut follows a limited opening that set records. Industry sources note the per-theater average from the prior weekend remains unmatched for A24.
Loosely inspired by table tennis legend Marty Reisman, Marty Supreme premiered as a secret screening at the 2025 New York Film Festival on October 6 before its limited U.S. debut on December 19 in six theaters across Los Angeles and New York City. That run grossed $875,000 over the opening weekend, delivering a staggering per-theater average of $145,833—the highest ever for A24 and the best overall since La La Land in 2016. Co-written by Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, the film features cinematography by Darius Khondji and a score by Daniel Lopatin. Supporting cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. Critics have acclaimed its direction, screenplay, editing, and Chalamet’s transformative portrayal.
The wide release on December 25 propelled Marty Supreme to surpass initial forecasts, according to box office trackers. An insider reveals that the four-day haul of $27.3 million marks a pivotal win for A24 amid holiday competition. Produced with a $70 million budget by A24, Central Pictures, and IPR.VC, the film explores 1950s New York themes of ping pong rivalry, romance, and infidelity. Its domestic focus, with 95.9% of the $45.5 million total gross so far, underscores strong U.S. appeal. Early legs measure 2.45, signaling sustained interest beyond the debut.
As Marty Supreme builds on its festival buzz, industry observers highlight Chalamet’s co-production role and the film’s live-action dramatization of real events. The Christmas three-day take reached $17.7 million, ranking 73rd all-time unadjusted. Sources confirm no international wide release until December 26, keeping momentum domestic. This performance cements Safdie’s pivot from gritty narratives to sports drama as a box office force.