Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis is an upcoming American epic science fiction fable written, directed, and produced by Coppola.

And he self-fianced, too.

Check out the trailer below.


The Megalopolis Trailer

Megalopolis is set in a modern America that has experienced a devastating disaster. The story follows an architect who wants to rebuild New York City as a utopia.

The film features an ensemble cast, including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, Grace VanderWaal, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman.

Megalopolis has been a passion project for Coppola since the late 1970s. It has faced numerous delays and cancellations over the years, but Coppola has finally brought his vision to life.

The film is scheduled to premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2024, and will be released in theaters later in the year.

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