Marty Supreme ending explained: Does Marty finally give up his life as a hustler?

Starring Timothée Chalamet in the lead role, Marty Supreme is a sports drama film directed by Josh Safdie that arrived in theaters on December 25, 2025.

Set in 1950s New York City, the film is about an ambitious table tennis player named Marty Mauser (Chalamet). The story follows his journey as he travels the world and faces many difficult challenges. His goal is to overcome these obstacles to become one of the greatest players in the world.

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Marty Supreme concludes with a final match in Japan. Marty plays his best and defeats his rival, Endo, proving his greatness. When he returns home, he rushes to the hospital to see a newborn baby born to his former girlfriend, Rachel. In the final scene, Marty is overcome with emotion as he looks at the child.

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Marty Supreme ending explained: Marty’s journey from a selfish hustler to a responsible man

A still from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/A24)

The ending of Marty Supreme begins with Marty traveling to Tokyo for a rematch against his rival, the Japanese champion Endo. Earlier in the movie, Marty had lost to him and felt humiliated. Marty is playing in an exhibition match arranged by the businessman Milton Rockwell. Even though the match is just for show, Marty treats it like a real war.

The match is intense. At one point, Marty is told to lose on purpose to help Milton’s business deals, but Marty refuses to throw the game. He plays with everything he has and defeats Endo. This win is a huge moment for him because it proves he is truly the best, even if the match wasn't part of an official world tournament. For the first time, Marty feels like he has earned the respect he always craved.

A still from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/A24)

Right after his big win, Marty calls home and learns that his former girlfriend, Rachel, has given birth four weeks early. Despite his fame and the money he just won, Marty realizes he needs to be there. He quickly finds a flight back to the United States. To get home faster, he even hitches a ride on a plane filled with returning soldiers, showing how desperate he is to reach New York.

When Marty arrives at the hospital, he goes straight to the nursery to see the baby. Marty Supreme ends with a long, close-up shot of Marty looking through the glass at the newborn child. At first, he is just staring, but then he begins to sob uncontrollably. While the movie does not clearly state if Marty is the biological father, it is obvious that he sees the child as his own.

The ending shows a change in Marty’s character. Throughout the film, he only cared about winning games and making money. Seeing the baby makes him realize that he has real-life responsibilities now. Marty Supreme is loosely based on the real life of Marty Reisman, a legendary American ping-pong champion and "hustler" known for his flashy style and incredible skills.

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Edited by Suchita Patnaha