As Megalopolis‘ release approaches, fans are eager to learn about its box office prediction and whether the film will flop or succeed. This upcoming film, Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project, follows the conflict between genius artist Cesar Catalina and Mayor Franklin Cicero over New Rome’s future. Cesar strongly advocates for an idealistic utopia, while Cicero wishes for a status quo breeding greed, specialized interests, and partisan warfare.
So, how much is Megalopolis going to make at the box office? Is it going to be a flop or a success? Here is the box office prediction for Megalopolis.
How much is Megalopolis expected to make at the box office?
Megalopolis is expected to make around $4-$8 million on opening weekend. (via Box Office Pro)
Will Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis flop or succeed?
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis has a chance of being either a flop or a success.
As of writing, Coppola’s Megalopolis has a 54% rotten on Rotten Tomatoes. Moreover, the film also garnered mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. Many of these reviews were directed at the film’s ambition, scale, and storytelling. Thus, curious moviegoers and film buffs who prefer to check out reviews before seeing a movie will be discouraged from seeing it. Hence, this would effectively work against the film and push it on the path to becoming a flop.
Moreover, the film has also stirred up some controversy. This was after Francis Ford Coppola allegedly displayed inappropriate sexual behavior on-set, as per The Guardian. Furthermore, Lionsgate received backlash after seemingly fabricating quotes for the movie’s second trailer. (via Variety) The studio eventually apologized for this. As such, knowledge of both these events would have likely detracted moviegoers further, increasing the film’s likeliness of becoming a flop.
However, as for its chances of success, Megalopolis not only has a legendary director attached to it. It also has an ensemble comprising popular Hollywood talents. The cast features Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Talia Shire, and Jason Schwartzman, which would interest many fans. Moreover, it also has a confirmed run on IMAX. Both of these give the movie a decent chance to succeed.
