The 98th Academy Awards delivered a major surprise on March 15, 2026, as Marty Supreme — the highly anticipated A24 sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet — went home empty-handed despite earning nine Oscar nominationsincluding heavy-hitters like Best Picture and Best Actor.
Directed by Josh Safdie and co-written with Ronald Bronstein, Marty Supreme follows the ambitious table tennis hustler Marty Mauser (Chalamet) in 1950s New York, chasing ping-pong greatness with relentless drive, schemes, and charisma. The film, loosely inspired by real-life player Marty Reisman, blended high-stakes sports drama with comedy and featured a stacked cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma (Tyler, the Creator), Abel Ferraraand Fran Drescher.
Nine Oscar Nominations — But Zero Wins
Marty Supreme entered the 2026 Oscars race as a serious contender after strong buzz, solid box office for A24, and praise for its unique premise and Chalamet’s electric performance. The full list of nominations included:
- Best Picture (Producers: Eli Bush, Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, Anthony Katagas, Timothée Chalamet)
- Best Director — Josh Safdie
- Best Actor — Timothée Chalamet
- Best Original Screenplay — Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
- Best Cinematography — Darius Khondji
- Best Film Editing — Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
- Best Production Design — Jack Fisk, Adam Willis
- Best Casting — Jennifer Venditti
- Best Costume Design — Miyako Bellizzi
Despite this impressive haul, the film was shut out entirely. This echoes its earlier disappointment at the BAFTAs, where it lost all 11 nominations — tying a record for most losses without a win.
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