Overview

• Directed by Mike Figgis, the documentary captures Francis Ford Coppola’s process on Megalopolis through fly-on-the-wall footage and unfiltered interviews with cast and peers, including George Lucas.
• The trailer highlights on-set tensions, notably clashes between Coppola and Shia LaBeouf, alongside Coppola’s remarks about confronting chaos and pursuing fun.
• Megadoc premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is an Official Selection at both Venice and Telluride before its limited U.S. rollout.
• Coppola self-financed Megalopolis for about $120 million, and the 2024 film earned roughly $14.3 million worldwide, context that the documentary directly engages.
• Early responses to Megadoc have trended more positive than the reception to Megalopolis, fueling renewed interest ahead of the release and revival screenings.