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Marty Supreme faced a shocking shutdown at the 2026 Oscars, leaving with zero wins despite nine nominations. The A24 sports-comedy starring Timothée Chalamet became one of the worst-performing films in Academy Awards history. Director Josh Safdie‘s acclaimed ping-pong drama, which earned $179 million globally and holds a 93% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes, failed to convert any of its nominations into wins.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Nominations Earned: 9 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor
- Wins: Zero across all nine categories, marking a historic shutout
- Box Office Victory: $179 million globally, but Oscars success eluded the film
- Historic Ranking: One of the worst nine-nomination records since The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
The Complete Nominations That Went Nowhere
Marty Supreme received nominations across multiple prestigious categories, positioning it as a major contender going into the March 15, 2026 ceremony. Josh Safdie earned his first-ever directorial nomination, while cinematographer Darius Khondji competed for his lens work. The film secured nods for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Audio Mixing, and Best Original Screenplay.
The nominations reflected the film’s critical praise and cultural impact. It won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Chalamet, signaling strong awards momentum entering the final stretch.
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Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar Drought Continues
Chalamet faced his fourth Oscar nomination without a win. The 27-year-old star received high praise for his devotion to the craft but could not overcome stiff competition in the Best Actor category. During the ceremony, host Conan O’Brien made Chalamet the subject of opening remarks, making repeated connections to his previous shutout with A Complete Unknown just last year.
Industry insiders attributed Chalamet‘s loss partly to controversial comments he made about ballet and opera relative to cinema. His losses in both years represent one of Hollywood‘s most striking patterns of near-miss performances at the Academy Awards.
How Marty Supreme Stacks Against Oscar History
| Film | Nominations | Wins | Year |
| Marty Supreme | 9 | 0 | 2026 |
| The Banshees of Inisherin | 9 | 0 | 2022 |
| The Turning Point | 11 | 0 | 1977 |
| Gangs of New York | 10 | 0 | 2002 |
“Marty Supreme, which has grossed more than $179 million at the global box office and boasts a 93 percent freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes, was completely shut out, not winning one of the nine awards for which it was nominated.”
The Hollywood Reporter
What Swept the 2026 Oscars Instead
One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, dominated the 2026 Academy Awards with six wins including the top prize for Best Picture. Sinners followed closely with four victories, including a historic first as cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first Black woman to win Best Cinematography.
Marty Supreme‘s complete shutout mirrors the fate of Hamnet and Sentimental Value, which each received nine nominations but won only one award piece. Four other nominees, including Bugonia, The Secret Agent, and Train Dreams, similarly failed to secure any wins despite multiple nominations.
Could Marty Supreme Have Won Without the Controversy?
The film entered the ceremony as a genuine contender across technical categories and acting. Production design, film editing, costume work, and cinematography all represented competitive areas. However, the Chalamet comments about ballet and opera energized conversation about the star’s perceived arrogance.
Some industry observers questioned whether wider voter fatigue with A24 dominance or the Safdie brothers’ recent public split may have influenced outcomes. What remains clear is that Marty Supreme represents yet another example of critical acclaim and commercial success failing to translate to Oscar glory.
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter – Comprehensive Oscar ceremony coverage and snubs analysis
- Variety – Full winners list and Oscar winners breakdown by studio
- The New York Times – Oscars 2026 complete winners list and ceremony recap
