Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Plays to Near-Empty Theaters
Published On Sep 29, 2024, 5:03 AM
Francis Ford Coppola's latest film, Megalopolis, incurred around $140 million in production costs but only managed to generate about $4 million in ticket sales during its opening weekend. This disappointing box office performance raises concerns about the film's financial viability.
Stock Forecasts
DIS
Negative
Given the significant investment in Megalopolis and its underwhelming box office results, it seems unlikely that the film will recoup its costs or turn a profit in the near term. This outcome may negatively affect Coppola's production company as well as any associated investors.
AMC
Negative
As a major player in the film industry, Disney (DIS) might see a negative impact from the overall perception of the film industry if blockbusters continue to underperform. Investors might want to be cautious regarding holdings in entertainment stocks in the current environment.
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Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Plays to Near-Empty Theaters
Sep 29, 2024, 5:03 AM
Francis Ford Coppola spent roughly $140 million on the film, which debuted to an estimated $4 million in weekend ticket sales.