Francis Ford Coppola's latest project, 'Megalopolis', starring Adam Driver and self-funded by Coppola at a cost of $120m over 20 years, is facing significant challenges in securing a distributor, despite its upcoming premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024. Described as too 'experimental' and 'not good' by some studio executives, it's difficult to justify the envisioned $100 million marketing spend. Despite these hurdles, 'Megalopolis' will compete at Cannes, marking a significant moment for Coppola's long-in-the-works passion project. The film's struggle for a distributor is compounded by its ambitious nature, with Coppola unfazed by the mixed reception. Industry insiders have dubbed the film too 'experimental' and simply 'not good' enough to justify the hefty marketing tab. However, the film's premiere at such a prestigious event indicates a level of anticipation and interest in Coppola's latest cinematic endeavor.
Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux on the possibility of Coppola's #Megalopolis selling to a streamer like Netflix, which would exclude a French theatrical release: “Maybe it will be something quite unexpected. And we’ll see. We love improvisation!” https://t.co/qNiivQTfn4
Cannes Chief Thierry Fremaux Addresses Francis Ford Coppola's Pending Distribution Deal for 'Megalopolis': 'We Love Improvisation' https://t.co/aRB95zDFk8
Cannes Head Thierry Frémaux Talks ‘Megalopolis' Selection: “Francis Ford Coppola Is Part Of The Cannes Family" https://t.co/npuguRMlBt
Movies directed by Francis Ford Coppola, David Cronenberg and Yorgos Lanthimos will compete for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the event’s organizers said. The most anticipated on the lineup is likely to be Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” https://t.co/yUOEBVVbow
Thierry Frémaux on 'Megalopolis' selection for the Cannes Film Festival: "Francis Ford Coppola is part of the Cannes family" https://t.co/qOtaawHKDi
Francis Ford Coppola's infamous new film Megalopolis has scored its official premiere, following years of production challenges and reported delays. https://t.co/O3uJDimrUk
‘Apocalypse Now’ director Francis Ford Coppola self-financed another movie no bean-counter in Hollywood wants. The uproar around ‘Megalopolis’ is not surprising, but it is depressing, Vulture’s Bilge Ebiri writes. https://t.co/AEBGHaZE0K
Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS will screen In Competition at #Cannes2024 https://t.co/sFUL2FkQ3b
Cannes Competition 2024 'Megalopolis', dir. Francia Ford Coppola Follow #Cannes2024 line-up live HERE: https://t.co/HqHrZc4fQn
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ will officially premiere in-competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. https://t.co/4h6rScxzwS
This story about Francis ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ by @MattDonnelly? The detail, the questions raised, the curiosity. It’s everything. And, yeah, I really wanna see the movie now. https://t.co/LW1ePg1lhm via @variety
"Some people felt ['Megalopolis'] was, 'Here’s boobs, here’s drugs,'" said one source who saw the Francis Ford Coppola film. "But the decadence has a larger context for Coppola, it feels a bit like a cautionary tale about where America is headed." https://t.co/c5CxpjZKcj
Francis Ford Coppola's “Megalopolis,” a passion project more than 20 years in the making, is armed with ambiguous moral codes, sex, drugs, violence and reflections on the uncertain future of America, multiple sources told Variety. Read the full story here:… https://t.co/XvBCqNVKgU
‘Megalopolis’: After Wild Speculation, What Exactly Is So ‘Bats---’ About Francis Ford Coppola’s Opus? https://t.co/l4L0pVQdcw
Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Lands World Premiere in Competition at Cannes https://t.co/RIrd3EbQcz
Francis Ford Coppola responds to the mixed reception of his high-concept epic sci-fi film Megalopolis, seeming unfazed by its critiques. https://t.co/QdUGQR2cGu
Sony, Warner Bros., and Disney deem "experimental" Francis Ford Coppola movie Megalopolis a risky business venture as it struggles to find a distributor https://t.co/AhM9lHrdEj
Francis Ford Coppola’s #Megalopolis has received the gala premiere slot at Cannes for a May 17 debut and that it will play in competition. https://t.co/X3IIKB6FkP
Exclusive first look at MEGALOPOLIS! #Cannes2024 https://t.co/NzRJchgrw2
Forty years and $120m later: Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis to debut at Cannes https://t.co/C7DtVKw6AD
MEGALOPOLIS (2024): Legendary Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's Film to Premiere at Cannes Link: https://t.co/oWHQkEk9ay #CannesFilmFestival #FrancisFordCoppola #Megalopolis #MovieNews https://t.co/dzCDjlvwvz
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis will premiere in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17. 📽️ https://t.co/og12cslDar
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis will debut at Cannes Film Festival https://t.co/spkuCLFbqc https://t.co/v4wbfr9id1
Francis Ford Coppola’s dystopian epic “Megalopolis” will be among the Palme d’Or contenders when #Cannes2024 announces its Official Selection Thursday, Deadline reports. Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux wooed Coppola’s Croisette return, beating #TIFF and Venice for premiere honours. https://t.co/cfacYZI7AI
‘Megalopolis,’ Francis Ford Coppola’s self-funded passion project, might be a tougher sell than the legendary director expected. https://t.co/fQQEoCAGpl
Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” Will Premiere in Cannes, Possibly Without a Distributor and Out of Competition https://t.co/q2J1s3DUmm via @Showbiz411
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Faces Uphill Battle for Mega Deal: “Just No Way to Position This Movie” https://t.co/B0gT6YVDdF via @thr
Francis Ford Coppola‘s long-awaited #Megalopolis is confirmed to have its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. https://t.co/nosQZkzA7N https://t.co/9SlfH4xHFD
Francis Coppola's 'Megalopolis' To World Premiere At Cannes Film Festival 🎥 https://t.co/RycGIT2cAp
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ will premiere in competition at Cannes on May 17. https://t.co/dvvNt2iNSZ
Francis Ford Coppola‘s long-in-the-works passion project “Megalopolis,” starring Adam Driver, will officially premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. https://t.co/KADLrGNKWh
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Will Premiere in Competition at Cannes https://t.co/KADLrGNKWh
EXCLUSIVE: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ will premiere in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. It has been locked into a gala premiere slot on the Palais on Friday evening May 17, we're told - The Dish https://t.co/vw6ISdMGDC https://t.co/AOyCqkfCCL
Francis Ford Coppola's #Megalopolis has been confirmed to premiere in competition at Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024. (via @DEADLINE) We named it our #1 most-anticipated film of 2024: https://t.co/arOhTHwCBs https://t.co/ektGebzqSX
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ will premiere in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. https://t.co/UoPkbKdrB3
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ will premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 17. Cannes, Venice, Telluride and Toronto were all in a feverish bidding war to secure the rights to the world premiere of Coppola’s passion project. (via Deadline) https://t.co/tnDjgWz6fn
Francis Coppola’s ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ will premiere at Cannes on May 17. https://t.co/2TRiqqMCJr
Francis Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Locks Friday May 17 Competition Slot At 77th Cannes: The Dish https://t.co/b2TQNugDaA
Industry insiders have reportedly dubbed ‘Megalopolis’ too “experimental” and simply “not good” enough to justify the $100 million marketing tab director Francis Ford Coppola envisions. https://t.co/NLdaGjdgff
Megalopolis, a movie from a legendary director with a buzzy cast, is reportedly having trouble finding a home https://t.co/iG7qDbj1Lj https://t.co/2pGIyRoIlf
Director Francis Ford Coppola reportedly faces an uphill climb with his latest self-funded project, ‘Megalopolis.’ https://t.co/QBgdEcVjaY
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis may encounter troubles in finding a distributor due to marketing challenges https://t.co/fY2rd0ZvNF https://t.co/6NDkXDxZp6
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Faces Uphill Battle for Mega Deal: “Just No Way to Position This Movie” https://t.co/cvnpX5ym1r
"Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis Release Prospects Look Bleak In New Report" https://t.co/hswS0v4887
Coppola’s “Megalopolis” Faces Uphill Battle https://t.co/u88fjWVJLc https://t.co/AOjsH1VrSh
Release prospects for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis look bleak as the long-awaited sci-fi epic drama struggles to find distribution. https://t.co/b35Eicnpwc
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Faces Uphill Battle for Mega Deal: “Just No Way to Position This Movie” One studio head: “It’s so not good, and it was so sad watching it. Anybody who puts P&A behind it, you’re going to lose money. https://t.co/QTne6JI6Rj
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ is said to be too “experimental” and “not good” enough for the $100M marketing campaign envisioned by the director. (https://t.co/kVaCkJgVI2) https://t.co/zQLrd0speE
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ is being deemed by some studio execs to be too experimental & not commercial enough to acquire & spend $100M on marketing. (Source: https://t.co/3Ee54WYzSJ) https://t.co/zlIZmce0Qg
Francis Ford Coppola's self-funded epic #Megalopolis is deemed too “experimental” and “not good” enough for the $100 million marketing spend envisioned by the legendary director. It's not clear if a studio will pick the film up https://t.co/Tujk3vaOM4 https://t.co/OFLvSGDUII
Francis Ford Coppola's ‘Megalopolis’ Faces Uphill Battle for Mega Deal: “Just No Way to Position This Movie" https://t.co/ByNbnAq8rR
Last Wednesday, Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS screened in London. Here's a brief reaction via @LePoint: "The film is like Einstein and relativity in 1905, Picasso and Guernica in 1937. Coppola marks a historic new moment for cinema" https://t.co/ElqV8h1S0o https://t.co/IufDh0LuRg