Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet Brings 1950s Table Tennis Drama to Screens This Christmas
A New Cinematic Achievement From Josh Safdie
Marty Supreme premiered at the 2025 New York Film Festival on October 6, 2025, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on December 25, 2025. The film marks director Josh Safdie’s first solo project since his acclaimed collaboration with his brother on Uncut Gems, and early reception suggests he’s delivered another masterpiece. The film has received widespread acclaim, with many critics praising the direction, screenplay, score and editing.
The Story Behind the Film
Marty Supreme is a ping pong drama set in New York City during the 1950s where up-and-coming table tennis star Marty Mauser goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, an aspiring ping pong champion. The character is loosely based on real-life table tennis player Marty Reisman, a legendary hustler who led a jet-set lifestyle and became one of the sport’s most colourful figures.
The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Gwyneth Paltrow as Kay Stone, a wealthy, retired actress and socialite who forms a friendship with Marty, alongside Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, and Tyler Okonma (Tyler, The Creator) in his feature film debut.
Record-Breaking Production and Dedication
The film’s $60–70 million budget made it A24’s most-expensive film, surpassing Civil War (2024). Chalamet’s commitment to the role was extraordinary—Timothée Chalamet trained in table tennis for about six to seven years, starting in 2018, to prepare for his role in the upcoming movie Marty Supreme. He kept up his training while working on other films, including Wonka, Dune 2, The French Dispatch, and A Complete Unknown, by travelling with a table.
Critical Acclaim and Cultural Impact
Critics have responded enthusiastically to the finished product. Serving up Timothée Chalamet at his most infectiously charismatic, Marty Supreme is a propulsive epic that realizes its sky-high aspirations even while it critiques its indelible hero’s toxic ambition. Marty Supreme has appeared on many critics’ top ten lists for 2025.
The film’s innovative marketing campaign, featuring a bright orange blimp flying across America and Chalamet’s satirical promotional videos, has generated significant buzz. As Christmas Day approaches, Marty Supreme stands poised to be one of 2025’s most talked-about cinematic experiences—a testament to the power of artistic ambition and dedication in an era of franchise dominance.