Francis Ford Coppola Unveils First Trailer for Sci-Fi Epic 'Megalopolis'

Colossal Budget Film Set in Imagined Modern America

Coppola's First Directorial Effort in Over a Decade, May be his Last

Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has released the official trailer for his long-awaited sci-fi epic, "Megalopolis." The stunning trailer hints at a visually captivating and thought-provoking film that promises to be one of the most ambitious projects of Coppola's illustrious career.

Set in an imagined modern-day America, "WEB Megalopolis" follows the inhabitants of New Rome as they grapple with the challenges of societal change. The film explores themes of power, conflict, and the pursuit of an idealistic vision of the future.

Production on "WEB Megalopolis" spanned from November 2022 to March 2023, marking Coppola's first directorial effort since 2011's "Twixt." The film boasts an impressive cast, including Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Laurence Fishburne.

At 85 years old, Coppola has described "WEB Megalopolis" as his most ambitious and personal film to date. In a recent interview, he expressed confidence that it will be his best work ever. The film is scheduled to debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, setting the stage for what could be a cinematic tour de force.