Three best friends who call themselves "The Supremes" have experienced life together through the good and bad, and are now finding their friendship tested. This is not the music group The Supremes is mistaken for.
Filming began on October 12, 2022, in Wilmington, North Carolina.[11] Production ran until mid-November.[12] It wrapped up by November 11, 2022, with Dijon Means, Xavier Mills, Cleveland Berto, Jason Turner and Ryan Paynter having joined the cast.[13]
Release
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat premiered on August 7, 2024 at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.[14] The film was released on Hulu in the United States on August 23, 2024.[15] Internationally, it was released on Disney+.[16]
Reception
Viewership
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat was the fifth most watched streaming original movie during the week of 12–23 August 2024, with 139.2 million minutes of watch time.[17]JustWatch, a guide to streaming content with access to data from more than 40 million users around the world, estimated that The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat was the fifth top streaming series in the U.S. for the week ending September 1.[18]
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 65% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.8/10.[19]Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 55 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[20]Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter said Mabry’s adaptation of Moore’s book effectively portrays deep friendships among older Black women, focusing on their reflections following the death of a patriarchal figure. Gyarkye found the film notable for its tender handling of the characters' personal and romantic struggles, with strong performances from the cast adding depth to its sentimental narrative.[21] Amy Nicholson of The New York Times said The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat offers a melodramatic array of themes, including adultery, alcoholism, and murder, presented with a mix of humor and pathos. Nicholson stated that the film is engaging due to its vibrant portrayal of three friends, strong performances by the cast, and the film's indulgent, if occasionally over-the-top, narrative style.[22]
