Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Set for Digital Release as European Streaming Rights Acquired
The sci-fi epic, which struggled at the box office, will be available for digital streaming while Studiocanal secures European TV and SVOD rights.
- Megalopolis is scheduled to debut on digital streaming platforms like Prime Video and AppleTV+ on November 12, though the date is yet to be confirmed by Lionsgate Films.
- Studiocanal has acquired European TV and SVOD rights for Megalopolis, excluding Spain, Russia, and the pay-one window in France, in a seven-year deal.
- The film, with a production budget of $120 million, has grossed just over $10 million worldwide since its theatrical release.
- Megalopolis features a star-studded cast, including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Aubrey Plaza, and portrays a futuristic conflict in a reimagined New York City.
- Despite its box office performance, the film has sparked mixed reviews, with a 46% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, and continues to generate interest through its ambitious narrative and visual style.