Oct 1, 2024

The “Megalopolis” flop and Hollywood’s reluctance to take risks

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"Megalopolis" is the latest original film — one that’s not a sequel or remake — to struggle to attract audiences to the theater.

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Original films like "Megalopolis" struggle to find their footing as studios chase sure bets

by Henry Epp

Oct 1, 2024

The Francis Ford Coppola passion project is the latest original film to flop at the box office.

Francis Ford Coppola self-funded the commercial flop "Megalopolis."

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