The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola returns to theaters this weekend with his first film in 13 years: Megalopolis, a “Novel Epic set in an imagined modern America.” IGN’s Megalopolis review awarded the film a score of 9/10, calling Coppola’s new film “a frustratingly crazy odyssey that gives way to something wildly unique.”

If you’re wondering how and where to watch Megalopolis this weekend, check out the information below.

How to watch Megalopolis – Showtimes and streaming

Megalopolis can be seen in cinemas from September 27. To find out when and where you can watch the film near you, check out local showtimes on major theater sites below:

Megalopolis: the ultimate experience Start times

Megalopolis has caused some controversy for including a scene involving a ‘live participant’. For the film’s opening weekend, Lionsgate is offering “The Ultimate Experience” screenings, including this live recording. Standard screenings include a filmed version of the scene.

Below you will find the showtimes of Megalopolis: The Ultimate Experience:

Megalopolis streaming release date

Megalopolis will eventually appear on Starz, instead of Netflix or Disney+, followed by Peacock, given distributor Lionsgate’s licensing agreements.

Lionsgate has not yet announced a streaming release date for Megalopolis. Two of the distributor’s most recent films – The Strangers: Chapter One and Imaginary – had a gap of 136 and 180 days between their theatrical debut and their streaming debut. If the distributor followed suit, Megalopolis would come calling Starz between mid-February and the end of March 2025.

What is Megalopolis about?

Megalopolis is an original modern epic from legendary writer-director Francis Ford Coppola. Here’s the official synopsis from Lionsgate:

Megalopolis is a Roman epic set in an imaginary modern America. The city of New Rome needs to change, causing a conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who wants to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, where greed and special interests are perpetuated. and partisan warfare. Between them, the socialite Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, is torn apart. Her love for Cesar has divided her loyalties and forced her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.

Megalopolis cast

Megalopolis was written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It stars the following actors:

• Adam Driver as Cesar Catiline
• Giancarlo Esposito as mayor Cicero
• Natalie Emmanuel as Julia Cicero
• Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum
• Shia LaBeouf as Clodio Pulcher
• Jon Voight as Hamilton Crassus III
• Jason Schwartzman as Jason Zanderz
• Talia Shire as Constance Crassus Catiline
• Grace Vander Waal as Vesta Zoetwater
• Laurence Visburne as Fundi Romaine
• Kathryn Hunter as Teresa Cicero
• Dustin Hofman as Nush ‘The Fixer’ Berman

Megalopolis rating and duration

Megalopolis does Rated R for sexual content, nudity, drug use, language and some violence. The film lasts in total 2 hours and 18 minutes including credits.

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