Marty Supreme was one of the biggest films heading into the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. But despite nine nominations, the film left the Dolby Theatre with zero wins.
The Josh Safdie-directed drama, starring Timothée Chalamet, had strong momentum all season. The A24 film made over $179 million worldwide and scored 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans praised its fast pace, 1950s New York setting, and story about ambition and the American dream.
Chalamet played a table tennis prodigy inspired by real-life legend Marty Reisman. He trained for seven years for the role. He had already won major awards earlier in the season, which made many believe he was the favorite for Best Actor.
At the Oscars, the film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Original Screenplay, Editing, Cinematography, Production Design, Original Score, and the new Best Casting category. It looked like a serious contender across the board.
But the night belonged to other films. One Battle After Another and Sinners dominated the ceremony. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor, while Paul Thomas Anderson took Best Director.
When the final award was handed out, Marty Supreme had gone zero for nine. It became one of the biggest shutouts in recent Oscar history for a film with so many nominations.
Fans quickly reacted online. Many called it one of the night’s biggest snubs. While it did not win any trophies, Marty Supreme still stands as a major hit for A24 and a defining film in Chalamet’s career.
