Overview
- Presales are the fastest in A24 history, with more than 65 sellouts across roughly 100 showtimes and over 70% of tickets sold in advance for the limited preview run.
- The film begins select 70mm and preview engagements in New York and Los Angeles on Dec. 19 before expanding nationwide to about 2,500 screens on Dec. 25.
- Critical response is strong, including a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and a 91 Metacritic rating, with praise for Josh Safdie’s solo direction and Timothée Chalamet’s lead performance.
- A24’s campaign leans on Gen Z-focused stunts and experiences, from a viral blimp and pop-up merch to an Airbnb-hosted table tennis invitational where Chalamet made a late-night appearance.
- Chalamet says he trained on and off for six to seven years for the role, as awards buzz grows with early nominations reported from groups like the Critics’ Choice and the Golden Globes.