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Coppola's "Megadoc" Unveils Chaos Behind "Megalopolis" Failure

9/3/2025

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Francis Ford Coppola's documentary "Megadoc," directed by Mike Figgis, examines the troubled production of "Megalopolis," which cost $120 million but earned only $14.3 million.
The film includes interviews with cast members such as Adam Driver and Shia LaBeouf, highlighting Coppola's chaotic creative process.
"Megadoc" premieres in select theaters on September 19, coinciding with re-screenings of "Megalopolis."

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Story summary

Francis Ford Coppola's documentary "Megadoc," directed by Mike Figgis, examines the troubled production of "Megalopolis," which cost $120 million but earned only $14.3 million.
The film includes interviews with cast members such as Adam Driver and Shia LaBeouf, highlighting Coppola's chaotic creative process.
"Megadoc" premieres in select theaters on September 19, coinciding with re-screenings of "Megalopolis."