EXCLUSIVE: Francis Ford Coppola‘s Megalopolis has secured deals with key independent buyers in Europe’s top five territories, we can reveal. Ahead of its highly anticipated world premiere at this week’s Cannes Film Festival, the movie has been picked up by Constantin Film for Germany and all German-speaking territories, including Switzerland and Austria; Eagle Pictures for Italy; Tripictures for Spain; and Entertainment Film Distributors Limited for the U.K. A deal with Le Pacte for France was announced last week. The star-studded cast, including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman, will grace the red carpet at the movie’s debut on Thursday, May 16th in Cannes.
Coppola’s long-time lawyer, Barry Hirsch, and Goodfellas President Vincent Maraval facilitated the new Megalopolis deals with key players in the European market. Release dates are yet to be announced, and the international rollout is expected to follow the U.S. release.
These deals are specifically for theatrical rights, with TV and VOD rights being held back by Coppola’s team, potentially setting the stage for a global streaming deal in the future. The U.S. distributor is also yet to be confirmed, with more details expected to emerge after the film’s premiere this week. What is clear is that some of the biggest and most respected distributors in the international market have shown interest in Megalopolis, a uniquely funded and star-studded movie from a legendary filmmaker.
Tarak Ben Ammar, President of Eagle Pictures, expressed his excitement about adding Megalopolis to their lineup, calling it a dream come true. Oliver Berben, Chairman of the Executive Board of Constantin Film, shared his pride in bringing the film to theaters in Germany, emphasizing its potential to become a cult classic and an allegory of the future.
In a rare public statement, Nigel Green, Managing Director of Entertainment Film Distributors, expressed his delight in having a film from one of cinema’s greatest directors on their slate. Felipe Ortiz, President of Tripictures, also shared his honor in releasing Megalopolis in Spain, predicting that it will leave a lasting impact on audiences.
The official logline for the film describes Megalopolis as a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America, exploring themes of change, conflict, and love. Written, produced, and directed by Coppola, the film boasts a stellar cast and production team.
Coppola, a two-time winner of the Cannes Palme d’Or, is known for his groundbreaking work in cinema.
