Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme pulled ahead at the domestic box office this week, reaching an estimated $72.27 million through Tuesday.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another sits just behind at slightly over $71.6 million after its full run. The shift happened less than a week after Chalamet’s Golden Globes victory in the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy race, where he topped DiCaprio among strong competition like George Clooney.
Marty Supreme, an A24 release from director Josh Safdie, follows table tennis hustler Marty Reisman through gritty New York streets and high-stakes games.
Chalamet transforms into the obsessive player, blending charm with ruthless drive in scenes of underground matches and personal betrayals. Box office analysts point to steady drops, like 28.9% in its second weekend, as proof of lasting appeal amid awards chatter.
One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson’s action-comedy, totals over $200 million worldwide despite a $140 million budget that makes profit tough.
Globe’s Glory Ignites Rivalry
Chalamet lifted the Best Actor trophy at the 2026 Golden Globes for Marty Supreme, calling out the tough field that included DiCaprio.
His Critics’ Choice win the prior week built early heat, positioning the film as A24’s potential top domestic earner over Everything Everywhere All at Once’s $77.2 million. Prediction markets gave him a 52% shot at the Oscar for Best Actor early on, ahead of DiCaprio’s 23%.
Timothée Chalamet (Credit: BBC)
Viral marketing amplified the push, with Chalamet embracing an athlete mindset through pop-up trucks, tracksuits, and blimp stunts worldwide.
Sources credit his hands-on approach for pre-release hype, turning the ping-pong tale into a must-see event. DiCaprio’s film drew praise for its chaotic energy, but theaters wrapped sooner, shifting focus to home streams.
Fans online debate the generational torch-pass, with Chalamet’s career global haul nearing $3 billion from hits like Dune and Wonka. DiCaprio, long a box office king, faces questions on drawing power after recent underperformers. Both films thrive on character depth, yet Chalamet’s breakout feels fresher to younger crowds.
Oscar’s Path Gets Fiercer
Academy voters weigh acting nuance over ticket sales, but popularity sways ballots in tight races. Chalamet eyes his first Oscar nod for embodying Reisman’s ego-fueled rise, from shoe store scams to British Open dreams.
Early lists rank him top, trailed by DiCaprio, with Michael B. Jordan and others nipping close via precursor nods.
Marty Supreme projects $170-180 million globally if overseas mirrors domestic strength, already passing $10 million abroad.
One Battle After Another hit $154.5 million worldwide but stopped short of break-even targets around $350 million. A24 records keep falling, with Marty Supreme surpassing Uncut Gems’ $50 million domestic.
Critics hail Chalamet’s unrelenting portrayal, burying his usual likability under narcissism. DiCaprio’s frantic dad role mixes comedy and tension, earning buzz despite box office fade. As nominations near, this cash crown adds fuel, proving audiences back Chalamet where voters might split.
Chalamet promotes like a pro athlete, fueling Marty Supreme’s climb past rivals. DiCaprio’s global pull endures, but domestic slip highlights shifting tides. Expect more precursor wins to clarify the frontrunner before the March ceremonies.
Marvel Studios rolled out fresh artwork hitting Japanese theaters via AEON Cinema, featuring 27 heroes ready for war. Ryan Meinerding, head of visual development, packed the scene with favorites spanning Iron Man to Shang-Chi, Hulk, and Captain America variants.
He stressed the piece honors nearly two decades of films, is not a direct Avengers: Doomsday preview, and was created fresh for Japan’s Heroes’ Day event.
The crowded frame shows Thor wielding Mjolnir next to Black Panther, with Spider-Man swinging amid Captain Marvel’s glow and Doctor Strange’s portals. Newer faces like Ms. Marvel and Kate Bishop mix with O.G.s like Black Widow stand-ins and Falcon, plus Deadpool and Loki on the edges.
Social media exploded as spotters counted exact figures, debating White Vision’s absence or Strange’s back-row spot. Reddit threads lit up with 294 upvotes praising Fox X-Men nods like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine vibe.
This drop aligns with Phase 6 marketing, post-Fantastic Four: First Steps, where Robert Downey Jr. debuted as Doctor Doom. Posters like this build buzz for the May 1, 2026, release, echoing Endgame’s global promo push that grossed $2.8 billion.
Japanese fans get lobby dominance, priming overseas ticket grabs, with Iron Man dubbing nods like Yuki Yamada voicing Doom. Meinerding’s mural history amps cred, from past Avengers banners to this wide banner.
Doomsday Roster Fuels Fire
Avengers: Doomsday confirms heavy hitters like Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, and Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man. Vanessa Kirby’s Invisible Woman joins Pedro Pascal’s Mr. Fantastic, Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Thing, and Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch from the FF squad.
Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova reps Thunderbolts alongside Sebastian Stan’s Bucky, Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent, David Harbour’s Red Guardian, and Lewis Pullman’s Sentry.
Letitia Wright’s Shuri, as Black Panther, teams with Winston Duke’s M’Baku, Tenoch Huerta’s Namor, and Hannah John-Kamen’s Ghost. Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki round out the free agents, with Chris Evans back as Steve Rogers per footage teases and Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres Falcon.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Credit: MCU)
Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, Ian McKellen’s Magneto, Kelsey Grammer’s Beast, Alan Cumming’s Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn’s Mystique, James Marsden’s Cyclops, and Channing Tatum’s Gambit bridge Fox X-Men.
Doomsday pits this crew against Downey’s Doom in multiverse mayhem, teased since December 2025 with clips. The cast has 27 confirmed, mirroring the art’s count and sparking cameo talk for She-Hulk or Moon Knight amid team leader rumors for Black Panther and Cap.
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo return, promising scale beyond Infinity War’s 30-plus heroes, filming summer 2026. Writers Stephen McFeely, Jack Kirby, and Stan Lee craft the plot under wraps.
Secret Wars Shadow Looms Large
Doomsday kicks off the Phase 6 climax, paving the way for Avengers: Secret Wars, December 17, 2027, to seal the Multiverse Saga. Art hints at multiversal pulls, with variants nodding to comics where heroes battle Battleworld scraps, with the TVA as minor foes.
Filming ramps up in the UK in March 2027, eyeing even bigger ensembles, including Guardians holdovers, Eternals callbacks, and Spider-Man and Daredevil teaming up against Kingpin.
Comic Roots features Avengers like Captain America, Thor, and Hulk clashing with Doom’s forces on shattered realms, rumored to be a two-parter or massive single. The MCU adapts with Loki’s TVA ties and Strange’s spells, potentially pulling in Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, and Gambit’s full arc.
Box office stakes soar post-Multiverse of Madness’ $955 million, aiming for Endgame heights amid superhero fatigue worries, with the cast already at 18 confirmed.
Meinerding’s vision rallies the base, countering Phase 5 dips like The Marvels, spotlighting cornerstones like Fantastic Four and Yelena.
Fan art floods mimic the official, uniting a rumored 35-plus for dream battles and theories on incursions’ payoff. As Doomsday footage leaks build, this poster cements the unity theme, bracing for Doom’s conquest and the saga reset.
Thor leads the charge with Cap and Iron Legacy in sight. Fantastic Four integration tests fresh dynamics against Doom. Secret Wars promises endgame-level triumph no fan skips.
