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“My Kind Of Actor”: A Scorsese Story Convinced Francis Ford Coppola To Cast Adam Driver In Megalopolis
Megalopolishas finally managed to cross a global box office milestone.Megaloplisis this year’s high-concept film byFrancis Ford Coppola, which features Adam Driver as a man named Cesar Catalina who is convinced that he can make a utopian version of New York City using an indestructible substance called Megalon. In addition to Driver,Megalopolisfeatures a leading cast including Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, and Jason Schwartzman.
As perCollider,Megalopolishas now crossed a global box office milestone for the first time during its run. Said milestone has seenMegalopoliscross $10 million at the worldwide box office. This total is made up of a little over $7.3 million on domestic soil and $3.4 million in international markets.
What This Milestone Means For Megalopolis’ Overall Box Office
Megalopolis Lost A Lot Of Money
While the double-digit millions are a milestone that many films work towards, it should have come a long time ago forMegalopolis. A$10 million gross is considered lacking for any major release, but it is especially underwhelming when considering how muchMegalopoliscost to make. Self-funded by its director,Megalopoliswas made on a budget that was at least $120 million if not more. This means that the film would have needed around $300 million at the box office to turn a profit. At $10 million,Megalopolishas lost hundreds of millionsof dollars.
Megalopolishas already spent three weekends in theaters, and it will not stay there for much longer. It could accumulate a bit more money, but at this point,Megalopoliswill not pass any more major box office milestones beyond this $10 million mark. In addition to this box office struggle,Megalopolishas received mixed reviews. With neither the critics nor audiences in its corner,Megalopolisseems to have made itself one of the biggest flops of 2024.
What This Means For Megalopolis' Legacy
Coppola Is Painting Megalopolis As Misunderstood
As one of the few people who did seeMegalopolisin theaters, it is not surprising that its box office is as low as it is. The Coppola film is truly anoff-the-wall, chaotic attempt at a high-concept fantasy drama, and it’s one I will spend a long time digesting. What is most fascinating to me aboutMegalopolis' box office fate, however, is that it will likely fuel Coppola even more. While the movie may find success on streaming, the director has already spoken about how people will come to appreciateMegalopolismore over time.
Megalopolis
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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.
