After much speculation, the next movie byFrancis Ford Coppolahas finally received a release date.Megalopoliswill premiere in theaters in the United States and Canada on September 27, withLionsgateresponsible for bringing the highly-anticipated title to viewers from the two countries. The distributor continues their established working relationship with Coppola, after bringing titles such asThe ConversationandThe Cotton Club Encoreto the big screen. The deal will also ensure that Lionsgate handles the distribution forMegalopolisacross home media platforms once the title’s theatrical run comes to an end. The film will be screened inIMAXtheaters, too.
Megalopoliswill follow the people of New Rome, a major city devastated after an accident. Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) will attempt to use his ability to stop time and his extensive skills as an architect in order to turn the broken town into a modern utopia. However, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) will have something to say about it. The extremely conservative politician will want nothing more but to push New Rome towards a regressive ideology, with the debate between the two figures deciding the fate of what used to be a prolific city. Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel) will find herself stuck in the middle of the conflict between her father and her love interest.
Megalopolisreceived a positive reception from critics after it premiered during this year’s edition of theCannes Film Festival. But even if the next story from Francis Ford Coppola made some noise upon its arrival, a long time went by without an official confirmation regarding when it would premiere in the United States and Canada. Audiences will only have to wait a few months more to enjoyMegalopolis, with the title not facing major threats at the box office once it debuts.
The Cast of ‘Megalopolis’
The cast ofMegalopoliswill also includeShia LaBeouf,Aubrey PlazaandJon Voight, as the two leads try to prove why their strategy is the best for New Rome’s recovery. Plaza will next be seen inAgatha All Along, theWandaVisionspinoff that will followKathryn Hahn’s titular character after she was left behind to be a generic citizen from Westview. And before he joinedMegalopolisin the role of Hamilton Crassus III, Jon Voight appeared as Patrick Quinn inMercy, last year’s action story about a doctor who has to protect his patient from the mob members that have broken into the hospital.
Megalopolispremieres in theaters in the United States and Canada on September 27. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Megalopolis
An architect wants to rebuild New York City as a utopia following a devastating disaster.
