Megalopolis has finally hit theaters and opened to a horrible $4 million at the domestic box office, despite boasting a star-studded cast and direction by Francis Ford Coppola. The film currently holds a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 55 out of 100 on Metacritic based on early reviews. If this box office trend continues, Megalopolis may become one of Coppola’s biggest financial missteps, following negative reactions from both critics and audiences.
Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, debuted with a discouraging $4 million at the domestic box office. The film, which had a reported production budget of $120 million, seems to have failed to meet expectations.
Despite the involvement of major stars and IMAX screenings, the film received a D+ CinemaScore, indicating poor audience reception. This weak debut places Megalopolis well below other recent releases.
The film faced negative reviews from early screenings, which likely contributed to its poor opening. Lionsgate, the distributor, had limited financial involvement, meaning the primary financial risk rested with Coppola. Audience demographics reportedly showed that 61% of attendees were drawn to the film because of Coppola’s reputation.
Megalopolis features Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, and others.
