It was always going to be an uphill battle forMegalopolis.
But now that its finally arrived in theaters, its an even bigger flop than anticipated.
With its $4 million debut,Megalopolisfinished sixth at the box office.
BehindThe Wild Robot,Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,Transformers One,Devara Part 1, andSpeak No Evilall outgrossedMegalopolisthis weekend.
AMC Lincoln Square was the movies highest-earning theater, grossing $84,000 through Saturday.
Megalopolis has been decades in the making.
Deadlinehas compared the domestic opening ofMegalopolisto other high-profile flops.
Audiences have had four long months for those mixed reviews to sink in.
By comparison,Deadpool & Wolverinegot an A,Twistersgot an A-, andAlien: Romulusgot a B+.
Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a visionary 2024 film exploring the ambitious dream of reconstructing New York City into a utopia, following a devastating disaster. The narrative delves into the clash between the architect’s utopian vision and the political and personal turmoil that ensues. With a star-studded cast, the film examines themes of ambition, power, and the human spirit’s resilience against the backdrop of a futuristic metropolis.
As for Coppola, hell likely be fine, too.
Coppola likely knew there was a chance wouldnt get his money back on this project.
Sadly, even a legendary name like Coppolas isnt enough to bring audiences out to theaters nowadays.
