Francis Ford Coppola to host interactive re-release of Megalopolis

Francis Ford Coppola is bringing his self-financed sci-fi film, Megalopolis, back to theaters for a limited, interactive engagement starting October 24, 2026. The event will take place at Reading International locations across the United States, including sites from New York to Hawaii.

The re-release is designed as a collective experience rather than a standard screening. It will feature a live-streamed Q&A session moderated by Roman Coppola, where audience members can text questions to be answered by the director. Attendees will also receive a printed director’s statement, and the screenings will incorporate the film’s original ‘Live Element’ to connect geographically separate audiences.

Originally released in 2024, Megalopolis received polarized critical reviews and had a disappointing box office performance. Despite the mixed reception, Coppola has maintained control over the film’s distribution, opting to keep it off domestic streaming services and U.S. market DVDs. He intends to hold periodic screenings, including a New Year’s Day tradition, to encourage collective discussion on how society might improve.