Timothée Chalamet is returning to theaters this Christmas in “Marty Supreme,” a sports dramedy from filmmaker Josh Safdie that’s set to be one of A24’s biggest productions to date. The film opens nationwide on Dec. 25, a slot often reserved for movies with broad emotional appeal or strong awards-season potential.

For Safdie, known for the gritty chaos of “Uncut Gems” and “Good Time,” this marks his first solo directing effort in over a decade. But unlike his earlier, darker work, “Marty Supreme” leans into warmth, humor and perseverance, the kind of story that resonates with audiences during the holiday season.

The film follows Marty Mauser (Chalamet), an aspiring ping-pong champion whose dream is dismissed by nearly everyone around him. The story isn’t just about sports; it’s about resilience, proving self-worth, and finding validation in unexpected places. The release timing seems deliberate, arriving at the end of the year when themes of hope, determination, and starting fresh ring especially true.

The cast is as unconventional as Marty’s journey: Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher, Tyler, the Creator, Kevin O’Leary, Penn Jillette, Abel Ferrara and Odessa A’zion join Chalamet in what the studio calls “an original work.” Behind the camera, cinematographer Darius Khondji and composer Daniel Lopatin, both Safdie collaborators from “Uncut Gems,” bring an expansive visual and sonic style to the $70 million production.



Early footage hints at a crowd-pleasing mix of offbeat humor, high-energy sports action, and heartfelt moments. Viewers can expect to see Marty claw his way through setbacks, endure eccentric training, and face opponents who seem unbeatable, all while holding onto a dream no one else believes in.

Why stick around until the end? Because the real question isn’t whether Marty wins the championship, but whether he earns the respect he’s been chasing all along. It’s that emotional payoff, the triumph of spirit, that could make “Marty Supreme” a holiday favorite.

“Marty Supreme” opens in theaters Dec. 25.