The 79th British Academy Film Awards delivered one of the most shocking outcomes of the season as Marty Supreme tied the record for the most losses in BAFTA history. Despite earning an impressive 11 nominations, the film did not secure a single win on the night.
The A24 sports dramedy had entered the ceremony as one of the strongest contenders. Starring Timothée Chalamet and directed by Josh Safdie, the film received nominations in several top categories including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Leading Actor. It also earned recognition across major craft categories such as Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Casting.
However, when the winners were announced, Marty Supreme’s name was not called once.
This outcome places the film alongside Women in Love and Finding Neverland, which previously held the record for the most BAFTA nominations without a win in a single year. Both films had also gone 0 for 11 at their respective ceremonies, making Marty Supreme the third title to share this distinction.
Much of the evening’s conversation centered on Chalamet’s Best Leading Actor loss. His portrayal of fictional table tennis champion Marty Mauser had been widely praised by critics and was considered one of the most transformative performances of his career. Many awards watchers had predicted a strong chance of victory, which made the final result all the more surprising.
The night ultimately belonged to competing titles that swept major categories and shifted the awards season narrative. While Marty Supreme dominated in nomination count, other films converted their nominations into wins, reshaping the momentum heading into the Oscars.
Despite the BAFTA shutout, industry analysts caution against counting the film out. Awards history shows that BAFTA results do not always perfectly predict Academy Award outcomes. Several past Oscar winners have experienced disappointing nights at the British ceremony before rebounding strongly in Hollywood.
For Marty Supreme, the record tying loss is undoubtedly a setback but not necessarily the end of its awards journey. With strong box office performance, critical acclaim, and continued Oscar nominations, the film remains a major player in the 2026 awards race.
As the season moves forward, the question now becomes whether Marty Supreme can turn its BAFTA disappointment into renewed determination at the Academy Awards. Regardless of what happens next, its place in BAFTA history is now secured.
