A24’s awards-season juggernaut Marty Supreme is poised to cross a historic box office threshold as the Timothée Chalamet–led drama secures a theatrical release in China, a move expected to propel the film past the studio’s all-time global benchmark.
The film has been cleared for release in the Middle Kingdom through China Film Group, with promotional support from Wanda Film. The China rollout arrives late in the film’s theatrical life, signaling confidence rather than necessity, as Marty Supreme is already enjoying a formidable worldwide run.
As of this week, the film’s global tally has climbed north of $133 million, placing it within striking distance of surpassing Everything Everywhere All at Once, which previously stood as A24’s highest-grossing release worldwide. Domestically, Marty Supreme has already rewritten the studio’s record books, becoming A24’s top North American performer with a U.S. total exceeding $91 million.
The China release marks a notable moment for A24, a studio long associated with prestige and arthouse sensibilities rather than large-scale international box office play. Gaining access to China remains a challenge for dialogue-driven, adult-oriented films, making Marty Supreme’s clearance a measure of its elevated global profile—bolstered by sustained theatrical legs and a prominent awards campaign.
For Chalamet, the release adds another chapter to his growing presence in the Chinese market. Previous films led by the actor have seen varied results there, with Dune: Part Two emerging as his strongest performer in the territory, while other titles posted more modest numbers. The decision to bring Marty Supreme to China appears driven less by star power alone and more by the film’s broader cultural momentum.
That momentum has been fueled in part by awards recognition. Marty Supreme is a major contender this season, earning nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Josh Safdie, and Best Actor for Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet is also nominated as a producer on the film, underlining his deep creative involvement in the project and reinforcing its status as a pivotal title in his career.
Industry observers note that the China release, even if modest by local blockbuster standards, could be enough to push Marty Supreme beyond A24’s previous global ceiling. More broadly, it underscores how awards visibility and disciplined distribution can extend a film’s commercial lifespan well beyond its initial markets.
For A24, the film’s trajectory represents a significant evolution. Once defined by niche hits and critical acclaim, the studio now finds itself operating on a global stage, with Marty Supreme demonstrating that original, star-driven cinema can travel—and thrive—internationally without the backing of franchise IP.
As Marty Supreme prepares to open in China, its box office story has already become one of the most consequential in A24’s history. Whether it ultimately claims the studio’s worldwide crown or not, the film’s performance has redefined expectations for what an A24 release can achieve at the global box office.
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