A new Hollywood rivalry is making headlines as Timothée Chalamet continues his winning streak, this time surpassing screen legend Leonardo DiCaprio at the domestic box office. This financial victory comes hot on the heels of Chalamet beating DiCaprio for the Best Actor trophy at both the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards.
Box Office Numbers Tell a Compelling Story
According to data from Global Box Office, which monitors worldwide film revenue and news, Chalamet's latest film, Marty Supreme, has officially overtaken DiCaprio's One Battle After Another in US earnings. The milestone was reached on Tuesday, January 13th.
The figures reveal a stark contrast in both cost and return. Marty Supreme, produced on a modest budget of $65 million, pulled in $72.3 million domestically. In comparison, One Battle After Another, which cost a hefty $140 million to make, garnered a domestic total of $71.6 million.
Awards Season Accolades Set the Stage
This box office triumph follows Chalamet's significant awards season success. On Sunday, January 11th, the 30-year-old actor won the Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role as an aspiring table tennis champion.
The competitive category included industry heavyweights:
- George Clooney for Jay Kelly
- Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon
- Lee Byung-hun for No Other Choice
- Jesse Plemons for Bugonia
- Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another
Despite his film winning four Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture, DiCaprio, 51, left the ceremony empty-handed. He was, however, seen graciously congratulating Chalamet during a commercial break, with footage showing a friendly hug and exchange between the two stars.
Oscar Predictions and Personal Celebrations
The momentum now firmly favours Chalamet as the industry looks toward the Academy Awards. Awards analysts and prediction markets like Gold Derby and Kalshi suggest Chalamet has a higher probability of securing the Best Actor Oscar than DiCaprio. The nominations will be announced on January 22nd.
Chalamet, basking in his success, shared his gratitude on social media after the Golden Globes, posting photos with his statuette and director Josh Safdie. In his acceptance speech, he thanked his parents and his partner, Kylie Jenner, who accompanied him to the event. He also paid tribute to his fellow nominees, stating, "This category is stacked. I look up to all of you."
DiCaprio, who attended both major awards ceremonies alone despite his relationship with model Vittoria Ceretti, has taken the professional challenges in stride. The unfolding narrative of this generational shift promises to make the upcoming Oscar ceremony on Sunday, March 15th, all the more intriguing for film fans.
