Megalopolis Digital release date set in wake of disappointing theatrical run

As Megalopolis’ theatrical run 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 on Premium Video on Demand platforms tomorrow, November 12. It will be available to rent for $19.99 on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

The news comes on the heels of a lackluster theatrical showing, with Coppola’s wildly ambitious self-financed blockbuster grossing just $13 million at the worldwide box office. That’s a pretty sad result for a movie that cost the director $120 million.

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 another flop for a tough movie quarter for the studio; CEO Jon Feltheimer acknowledged the financial losses (which included other box office underperformers like Borderlands and The Crow) in an earnings call last week.

Fortunately, Lionsgate appeared to leave itself with some financial security in the Megalopolis deal. According to an article in The Hollywood Reporterat least it didn’t pay off for marketing. Still, it’s undoubtedly a disappointing result for the latest film from the director of The Godfather, which battled negative reviews and confusion from audiences. It also faced some marketing problems, 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 out of the Cannes Film Festival: “Francis Ford Coppola’s deeply personal Megalopolis is a frustratingly mad odyssey that gives way to something wildly unique.”

Alex Stedman is 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.