As a cinephile with decades of movie-going experience under my belt, I must admit that I was quite disappointed to see Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola’s latest epic, bomb at the domestic box office with a meager $4 million opening. With such an impressive cast and a director known for his grandiose vision, I had high hopes for this film. Alas, it seems that even the allure of Coppola’s name couldn’t save it from flopping, leaving many of us movie enthusiasts longing for another masterpiece from the Godfather himself.
As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of “Megalopolis,” directed by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola and featuring an illustrious cast. However, my excitement was dampened when the film only managed to rake in $4 million at the domestic box office on its opening weekend. Given the caliber of talent involved, I had hoped for a more impressive debut.
Megalopolis flops at domestic box office with $4 million opening
In a disappointing start, Francis Ford Coppola’s movie Megalopolis earned just $4 million at U.S. box offices upon its release. Given that the production cost was estimated at a hefty $120 million, it appears the film did not live up to the anticipated success.
Even with A-list actors and IMAX showings, the movie garnered a disappointing D+ rating from CinemaScore, suggesting it wasn’t well-liked by audiences. As a result, Megalopolis has performed poorly compared to more recent films.
The initial showings of the movie received unfavorable criticisms, possibly leading to its disappointing debut. As Lionsgate, the distributor, had minimal financial investment, most of the monetary risk was shouldered by Coppola. It’s reported that 61% of the viewers were attracted to the film due to Coppola’s prestigious reputation.
Megalopolis features Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, and others.
The Wild Robot tops domestic box office charts in its opening weekend
Instead, let me rephrase this for you: Contrastingly, DreamWorks’ animated film titled The Wild Robot debuted with a whopping $35 million, claiming the number one spot at the domestic box office. The movie garnered positive responses from audiences, boasting the talented voices of Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal. In fact, it received an impressive A rating from CinemaScore.
The animated movie “The Wild Robot” enjoyed a powerful start, making it the third-best debut in September for an animated film, due to effective marketing strategies such as appearances at significant events and a vibrant social media presence. Moreover, IMAX and Premium Large Format screenings contributed significantly to its earnings (as reported by Deadline). This film is adapted from a beloved children’s book, which helped boost its popularity among families.
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2024-09-30 11:40