A24's 'Marty Supreme' starring Timothée Chalamet walked away from the Academy Awards with zero wins despite earning nine nominations, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the indie studio that dominated the 2022 Oscars. The film, directed by Josh Safdie, was A24's biggest box-office performer ever, grossing close to $180 million worldwide.

Four years after sweeping seven Academy Awards for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' A24 found itself shut out entirely on Sunday night. The company also earned a nomination for Rose Byrne's performance in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' but neither film secured a single trophy. Industry analysts point to the expanded best picture category as a factor in the nomination inflation.

Chalamet's campaign may have backfired despite his Golden Globe win for the role. His embrace of the character's obsessive, do-anything-to-win mentality, including viral marketing stunts and a controversial speech about wanting to be 'one of the greats,' alienated voters. Entertainment writer Mark Harris noted that academy votes are typically affirmative rather than blocking, yet Chalamet's perceived arrogance cost him support.

The shutout reflects broader challenges for A24's aggressive filmmaking style. While 'Marty Supreme' was considered dialed down from Safdie's previous work, its brash approach still proved too divisive for the predominantly older, white, male academy membership. The studio's ambitious marketing and Chalamet's high-profile campaign ultimately couldn't overcome the perception that he was acting 'too big for his britches.'