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Chalamet's Doubts: Will Movies Become a Dying Art?
2 Mar
Summary
- Marty Supreme achieved a $28.3M domestic opening and $157M globally.
- Chalamet expressed complex feelings about the future of theatrical releases.
- Barbenheimer's success showed audience willingness for big screen events.

Timothée Chalamet's recent film, Marty Supreme, has become a box office hit for A24, securing $28.3 million domestically and $157 million globally. Despite this commercial success, Chalamet has shared complicated thoughts regarding the future of movie theaters and the very nature of film as an art form. He referenced an article suggesting Gen Z are more dedicated moviegoers than millennials.
While acknowledging the cultural phenomenon of "Barbenheimer," which collectively grossed $536 million worldwide and spurred additional showings, Chalamet believes certain films, including his own like Wonka and Dune, remain strong draws for theatrical releases. This suggests a continued appetite for cinema among audiences.