Marty Supreme earns 9 Oscar noms, Chalamet frontrunner for Best Actor

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Chalamet Clinches SAG Award, Heads Into Oscars as Overwhelming Favorite
• Josh Safdie Breaks Through with Directorial Solo Flight
• Record-Breaking Nine Nominations Across Major Categories
• The 1950s Sports Drama Phenomenon Reshaping the Awards Race
• Can Marty Supreme Actually Win the Biggest Prize of the Night?
  • Sources

Marty Supreme just secured 9 Oscar nominations, positioning Timothée Chalamet as the frontrunner for Best Actor. The audacious sports drama delivered the biggest shock of this year’s nominations, announced January 22, 2026. With the Oscars just 13 days away, the film is primed for a historic run.

Chalamet Clinches SAG Award, Heads Into Oscars as Overwhelming Favorite

Timothée Chalamet won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role earlier today, cementing his status as the de facto Best Actor frontrunner. He defeated Leonardo DiCaprio, Miles Caton, and other major contenders in a decisive victory. His performance in Marty Supreme has already captured Golden Globe and BAFTA recognition, making him the strongest candidate heading into the Academy Awards ceremony.

Industry prognosticators have pegged Chalamet at 69% probability to win the Oscar, according to prediction markets. The 30-year-old actor delivers a transformative turn as a character consumed by ambition, showing range rarely seen in contemporary Hollywood. His commitment to the role has drawn universal acclaim from critics and voting bodies alike.

Josh Safdie Breaks Through with Directorial Solo Flight

This represents Josh Safdie’s first solo feature as director, departing from his longtime creative partnership with brother Benny Safdie. Safdie co-wrote the screenplay with Ronald Bronstein, drawing inspiration from the true story of table tennis hustler Marty Reisman. The New York-based filmmaker has earned widespread recognition for his unconventional storytelling and bold visual approach.

Safdie’s direction earned a nomination for Best Director, one of the film’s nine total nods. The film’s technical achievements span cinematography, production design, costume design, and the newly introduced Best Casting category. This marks a breakthrough moment for Safdie, who previously helmed projects including Uncut Gems with his brother.

Record-Breaking Nine Nominations Across Major Categories

Category	Nominee
Best Picture	Marty Supreme
Best Director	Josh Safdie
Best Actor	Timothée Chalamet
Best Original Screenplay	Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein
Best Cinematography	Darius Khondji
Best Supporting Actress	Odessa A’zion
Best Casting	Jennifer Venditti
Best Production Design	Jack Fisk, Adam Willis
Best Film Editing	Josh Safdie

“In Marty Supreme, he bravely ditches any attempt to ingratiate himself with this audience. It can be challenging for actors to play deeply flawed characters, but Chalamet commits to the role completely.”

— Industry critics, reflecting on Chalamet’s Oscar-nominated performance

The 1950s Sports Drama Phenomenon Reshaping the Awards Race

Set in the 1950s, Marty Supreme chronicles the obsessive journey of a table tennis prodigy willing to sacrifice everything for glory. The film drew inspiration from Marty Reisman, the legendary hustler who dominated the sport before becoming a champion. This A24 production has grossed significantly at the box office, proving that audacious character studies can achieve both critical and commercial success simultaneously.

The film’s viral marketing moment came when Timothée Chalamet stood atop the Las Vegas Sphere in full costume just months ago, creating one of the most unforgettable promotional images of the awards season. The film has also won support from the Golden Globes and Midnight Critics Circle, establishing itself as a major player heading into the Oscars.

Can Marty Supreme Actually Win the Biggest Prize of the Night?

While Chalamet appears unstoppable in the Best Actor race, Best Picture remains more uncertain. Major competitors include One Battle After Another, Sinners, and several other contenders vying for the night’s top honor. Marty Supreme’s awards momentum continues to build, but Best Picture voters may favor a different film depending on their voting strategies and regional preferences.

The March 15 ceremony promises to be unpredictable. Industry observers note that Chalamet’s guaranteed victory in Best Actor could set the tone for the evening, potentially inspiring voters to choose Marty Supreme for Best Picture as well. Will the film capture multiple Oscars, or will it win only the awards many have already predicted? The answer comes in just two weeks.

Sources

• Hollywood Reporter – Comprehensive coverage of the 9 Oscar nominations and awards race analysis
• Variety – Timothée Chalamet frontrunner status and Oscar predictions updated daily
• LA Times – Detailed reporting on the 2026 Oscars ceremony and nomination announcements