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Marty Supreme just achieved what few films accomplish: becoming certified fresh with a stunning 93% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Josh Safdie-directed table tennis epic, starring Timothée Chalamet, has now landed on streaming. Critics are calling it one of the year’s most thrilling achievements.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Critics Score: 93% certified fresh with 346 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
- Audience Score: 82% fresh with 5,000+ verified ratings from verified viewers
- Now Streaming: Available February 10, 2026 on Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Coming to HBO Max: Expected May 2026 as part of A24’s streaming partnership
Timothée Chalamet Dominates in 1950s Table Tennis Thriller
Timothée Chalamet delivers what critics are calling one of his most magnetic performances as Marty Mauser. The 30-year-old actor plays a young table tennis player with sky-high ambitions in Josh Safdie’s propulsive new film. The 1950s-set period thriller explores obsession, ambition, and identity through the unlikely lens of competitive ping-pong.
Director Safdie crafted a character study that never loses momentum, making Marty Supreme feel like the most urgent indie cinema of recent months. Chalamet was so committed that he wore five realistic prosthetic pieces to simulate acne and keloid scars for the role’s authenticity.
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Critical Consensus Praises Safdie’s All-In Direction
The certified fresh status means significant majority of critics reviewed the A24 film positively. Variety praised it as singularly intense. The New York Times called it “one of the most thoroughly pleasurable American movies of the year.”
Filmspotting’s critic hailed Safdie’s transformation of sports saga into “a biting portrait of ambition, class, and identity.” Even critics who found elements challenging acknowledged Chalamet’s inability to be ignored on screen. Roger Ebert gave it 4 out of 4 stars.
Release Details and Platform Availability
| Detail | Information |
| Theater Release | December 25, 2025 |
| Director | Josh Safdie |
| Cast | Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler, the Creator |
| Digital Rental | February 10, 2026 |
Timothée Chalamet performs ping-pong sequences with surprising authenticity. The sound design and editing create palpable tension during match sequences. Gwyneth Paltrow and Odessa A’zion provide strong supporting performances alongside unexpected casting of Kevin O’Leary and Tyler, the Creator.
“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.”
— Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus
A24’s Highest-Grossing Worldwide Release Finds New Audiences at Home
Marty Supreme officially ranks as A24’s highest-grossing worldwide release of all time. The film generated $147 million globally by late February, including $93 million in North America and $54 million internationally. This success validates Safdie’s unconventional vision for a sports film.
The theatrical run reached audiences hungry for original storytelling beyond franchises and sequels. Streaming availability now opens the film to millions of viewers seeking acclaimed entertainment at home. HBO Max subscribers can expect it in May 2026 as part of A24’s continued partnership with the platform.
Is Marty Supreme Worth Your Time on Streaming?
The 93% certified fresh rating and 82% audience score suggest broad appeal despite the film’s niche table tennis premise. Critics emphasize that the sport becomes secondary to deeper explorations of ambition and identity. Viewers report the film either captivates entirely or feels exhaustingly chaotic, with little middle ground.
The R rating stems from language, violence, and adult content. Runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes rewards attentive viewers willing to follow a protagonist many find unlikeable yet endlessly watchable. Chalamet’s performance alone justifies the rental cost for fans of character-driven cinema.
Sources
- Rotten Tomatoes – Official critic and audience scores for Marty Supreme with consensus statements
- Variety – Box office reporting on A24’s highest-grossing worldwide theatrical release
- The New York Times – Film review and critical analysis of Safdie’s direction
