After decades in the making, Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis finally hits theaters, but the ambitious sci-fi epic falls short of expectations. With a star-studded cast and stunning visuals, the film promises much but delivers a confusing mix of themes and metaphors.

Francis Ford Coppola spent roughly $140 million on the film, which debuted to an estimated $4 million in weekend ticket sales.

Francis Ford Coppola’s new big-budget movie “Megalopolis” drew weak ticket sales in its opening weekend after the legendary director spent more than $100 million on the film. The movie, the “Godfather” director’s first release in 13 years,