Marvel Icon Compares Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme Role to Tom Cruise

Timothée Chalamet’s tireless promotional campaign for Marty Supreme has captured the spotlight, and the film ’s impressive debut numbers reflect that buzz. Among the many voices applauding Chalamet’s standout work is Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld, who recently likened Chalamet’s performance to a young Tom Cruise.

Rob Liefeld Draws Parallels Between Chalamet and Cruise

On social media, Liefeld shared his thoughts after watching Marty Supreme, drawing a direct line between Chalamet’s role and Cruise’s breakthrough in Martin Scorsese’s The Color of Money. Liefeld wrote:

I can’t stop thinking about Timothy Chalamet’s performance in Marty Supreme. Feels so much like him channeling Tom Cruise in The Color Of Money. He makes it his own, but really takes me back to what was a revelatory role for Tom.

Chalamet is the next Cruise. Never been more…

While Chalamet is already recognized as a leading figure among today’s young actors, being called the next Cruise is a major statement. Still, considering his recent career moves, Liefeld’s comparison isn’t without merit.

Chalamet’s Career Mirrors Cruise’s Early Path

Though Tom Cruise is now best known for his action- packed Mission: Impossible films, his early years were defined by collaborations with acclaimed directors and a string of box office successes. Chalamet’s trajectory has followed a similar pattern, working with top filmmakers and delivering hit after hit.

Liefeld’s comments suggest that Marty Supreme could be a pivotal moment for Chalamet, much like The Color of Money was for Cruise. That film elevated Cruise’s reputation, leading to acclaimed roles in Rain Man and Born on the Fourth of July. With Oscar talk swirling around Marty Supreme, Chalamet may be on the verge of a similar leap.

Marty Supreme’s Box Office Momentum

Marty Supreme, like Chalamet’s previous projects Christy and The Smashing Machine, relied heavily on its star’s drawing power. Despite the risks, Chalamet once again proved to be a major box office force, strengthening the argument that he’s the next big thing in Hollywood.

After posting the highest per-screen average during its limited release, the film is now projected to earn $26–27 million over its four-day opening weekend, far surpassing initial estimates. Even with stiff competition from major releases like Avatar 3, Marty Supreme is on track to become another commercial win for Chalamet.

Critical Acclaim and Industry Buzz

Directed by Josh Safdie and featuring a cast that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher, Marty Supreme currently holds an 8.3/10 rating on IMDb and a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s strong reviews and box office performance have only fueled speculation about Chalamet’s future as a leading man.

Marty Supreme is now playing in theaters across the United States.