'Megalopolis': Coppola’s $120M Gamble You Can Watch at Home
Built over decades, bombed at box office.
Ever wondered what happens when a legendary director bets everything on a dream? Francis Ford Coppola did just that with Megalopolis — a film he’s been plotting since the '70s, officially writing in the 80s', and finally releasing in 2024.
And no, this isn’t some quiet indie flick. He funded it entirely himself— for a jaw-dropping $120 to $136 million. Madness? Maybe. Vision? Absolutely.
The film had its world premiere at Cannes on May 16, 2024, and hit US cinemas on September 27.
It runs 138 minutes — so not quite a Roman epic, but definitely a cerebral one. Think futuristic New York meets ancient Rome, with a side of existential meltdown.
So, when can you watch it at home? Megalopolis landed on premium VOD on November 12, 2024—yep, you can rent it now for about $19.99.
But if you’re waiting for Netflix or a Blu-ray — don’t hold your breath. No streaming deals or physical releases have been announced yet.
As for international dates — UK, India, Japan — all followed the same festival-to-cinema-to-VOD path.
