Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Impresses at First Screening

Coppola's self-funded passion project receives standing ovation, dispelling doubts about its production chaos.

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis', a self-funded sci-fi drama, received a standing ovation at its first screening in Los Angeles.
The film, which Coppola has been developing for nearly 30 years, showcases Adam Driver as an architectural idealist in a futuristic New York.
Despite previous reports of production chaos in 2021, the film's successful screening proves Coppola's unwavering vision.
Coppola confirms 'Megalopolis' is not his final film, hinting at more ambitious projects in the future.
The film is expected to debut at Cannes and is currently seeking a distribution partner for a wider release.