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Megalopolis’ digital release date comes in the wake of a disappointing theatrical run
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Megalopolis’ digital release date comes in the wake of a disappointing theatrical run

As the theatrical run of Megalopolis comes to an end, we now know when Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project will be available to watch at home.

Lionsgate announced Monday that Megalopolis will debut tomorrow, November 12, on Premium Video on Demand platforms. It will be available to rent for $19.99 on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more.

The news comes on the heels of a lackluster theatrical run, with Coppola’s hugely ambitious, self-financed blockbuster grossing just $13 million at the global box office. That’s a pretty dismal result for a film that cost the director $120 million.

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Megalopolis will be available on Premium on Demand starting tomorrow.

After some trouble finding a distributor, Lionsgate finally picked up the film and gave it a North American release in late September. It ended up being yet another flop for a rough filmmaking quarter for the studio; CEO Jon Feltheimer acknowledged the financial losses (including other underperformers like Borderlands and The Crow) in an earnings call last week.

Fortunately, Lionsgate appeared to have some financial security in the Megalopolis deal. According to an article in The Hollywood Reporter, it certainly didn’t pay for the marketing. Still, it’s undoubtedly a disappointing result for the latest film from the director of The Godfather, which has struggled with negative reviews and audience confusion. It also faced some marketing issues, including a controversy surrounding a trailer that featured quotes from famous film critics.

However, IGN was one of the outlets to give Megalopolis a positive review, with Siddhant Adlakha writing at the Cannes Film Festival: “Francis Ford Coppola’s deeply personal Megalopolis is a frustrating mad odyssey that gives way to something wildly unique.”

Alex Stedman is a senior news editor at IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she’s not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons.