Surprise! Josh Safdie‘s Marty Supreme premiered at the 2025 New York Film Festival on Monday night. After the unexpected screening, reactions started flooding social media. Following this surprise debut, excitement has surged ahead of the film’s official theatrical release on December 25.
Set in 1950s New York, Marty Supreme is a sports dramedy produced by A24, featuring Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a table tennis player who rises to greatness against the odds. The cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher.
Both Safdie and A24 have significant expectations for Marty Supreme, which is reportedly A24’s most costly film at approximately $70 million. This marks Safdie’s first solo directorial effort since 2008’s The Pleasure of Being Robbed. Before this, he collaborated with his brother Benny on films like Daddy Longlegs and Uncut Gems. Coincidentally, Benny’s The Smashing Machine is also generating awards buzz after a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, despite poor box office numbers in North America.
Before formal reviews appear for Marty Supreme, here’s a look at the early reactions from social media.
The feedback emphasizes the film’s chaotic yet engaging nature, encapsulating a mix of energy and charm, with Chalamet’s performance frequently being highlighted as standout. Early impressions suggest that Marty Supreme is not only entertaining but also positioned to become a significant player in the awards circuit.
