Megalopolis' digital release has now been revealed following its disastrous theatrical run. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the science-fiction film hit theaters in September, following Adam Driver’s Cesar Catilina, an architect, as he attempts to rebuild New York City into a utopia following a devastating event.Megalopolisreviewswere mixed from critics and the film, which also stars Shia LaBeouf, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, and Aubrey Plaza, was a box office bomb.
Lionsgate now reveals thatMegalopoliswill launch on premium video on demand starting Tuesday, November 12. The film will be available to purchase or rent for 48 hours on most major VOD platforms, including Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Google Play, among others.
What Megalopolis' VOD Release Means For Its Overall Reception
Can Francis Ford Coppola’s Epic Sci-Fi Be Saved?
Sometimes, a movie that underperforms in theaters can change its fate by finding its audience on home viewing platforms. That, however, seems unlikely to happen with Coppola’s latest film.Megalopolisgrossed only $13.7 millionworldwide on a budget of $120 million, money that Coppola himself supplied. Using the traditional Hollywood formula,Megalopoliscould have been looking at a break-even point of at least $240 million, a figure it’s clearly very far short of.
What Megalopolis Means For Francis Ford Coppola’s Career & Future Movies
Francis Ford Coppola made the movie he wanted to make with Megalopolis — but its box office failure means it’ll be a lot tougher to make his next one.
In addition to a 46% critics' score onRotten Tomatoes,Megalopolis' audience score is a dismal 35%. This suggests thatthere wasn’t really any positive word-of-mouth present for the film’s theatrical run, and there is unlikely to be any at home. TheMegalopoliscastcould be a draw for home viewers, as could the film’s divisiveness and the big swings that Coppola takes. In general, though, the project just lacks the commercial appeal to suggest that its VOD performance will make up for its theatrical losses, at least in the short term.
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Our Take On Megalopolis' VOD Release
Coppola’s Latest Has The Ingredients To Become A Cult Classic
Megalopolisis a strange film, featuring odd performances, stilted dialogue, and some baffling story choices. Coupled with its financial failure, these elements make Coppola’s latest movie a potential cult classic candidate.It’s possible that opinions about the film will soften in the years ahead due to its idiosyncrasies and pure originality, especially as reboots and sequels continue to dominate the entertainment landscape.
IfMegalopolisdoes develop a cult following, however, it seemingly won’t be for some time. The film’s availability on VOD will help it become more widely seen, but its eventual release on streaming is what will really be needed to get it in front of more eyeballs. For now,Megalopolisremains a divisive and unsuccessful film by one of Hollywood’s most legendary filmmakers.
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Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a visionary 2024 film exploring the ambitious dream of reconstructing New York City into a utopia, following a devastating disaster. The narrative delves into the clash between the architect’s utopian vision and the political and personal turmoil that ensues. With a star-studded cast, the film examines themes of ambition, power, and the human spirit’s resilience against the backdrop of a futuristic metropolis.
