Here is all the available information regarding Megalopolis‘ release date, trailer, cast, and plot. This upcoming drama and science fiction movie is directed by iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, best known by fans and movie buffs for his work on the critically acclaimed films Apocalypse Now and The Godfather series.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release date — when is Megalopolis coming out?
Megalopolis’ US theatrical release date is September 27, 2024. The film had previously premiered in the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2024.
There is a gap of four months between Megalopolis’ US release and its Cannes premiere. This film is also Coppola’s return as a director nearly 13 years after his last film 2011’s Twixt.
Megalopolis Trailer — watch it now
You can watch the Megalopolis teaser trailer below:
The Megalopolis teaser trailer gives viewers a brief glimpse into what they can expect from the film, such as the conflict between exceptional artist Cesar Catilina and Mayor Franklyn Cicero over the former’s desire to fashion a utopia with an idealistic environment and the latter’s vehemence in keeping the current status quo rife with regressive issues like perpetual greed and valuing interests of a select few over the interests of many. The trailer includes quick brilliant visuals evocative of the film’s various themes.
Cast — who is in Megalopolis?
The cast includes:
- Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina
- Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklyn Cicero
- Nathalie 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 Catilina
- Grace VanderWaal as Vesta Sweetwater
Megalopolis Plot – what’s the story about?
Megalopolis’ story follows Cesar Catilina, a highly talented and intelligent artist who wishes to create a utopia favoring idealism and good qualities. However, his efforts are challenged and opposed by Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who is very content with the current status quo that favors negative issues like constant greed and partisan warfare.
However, Franklyn’s daughter and Cesar’s lover Julia, is caught in the middle, as she is torn between loyalty to her father and love for Cesar. Julia is thus put in a unique situation, where she must decide whether Cesar’s vision or her father’s contenment and satisfaction is more important.
