Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Secures US Distribution with Lionsgate

The long-awaited sci-fi epic will hit theaters and IMAX screens on September 27, 2024, following a polarizing premiere at Cannes.

Coppola's self-funded $120 million film faced challenges in finding a US distributor due to its experimental nature.
The film stars Adam Driver as an architect aiming to build a utopian city against his father-in-law, the city's mayor.
Mixed reviews at Cannes highlighted the film's ambitious storytelling and unique cinematic techniques.
Lionsgate has a history of distributing Coppola's previous works, including 'Apocalypse Now Final Cut'.
A live performance scene within the film presents logistical challenges for theater screenings.