You will finally have a chance to experience the madness of yourself this fall. to find a distributor for his self-funded epic—word out of Cannes, as well as the private screening for studio bigwigs, is that the movie was too “batshit insane”—but his years-long persistence to get this movie made and seen has finally paid off. Per , Coppola struck a distribution deal with Lionsgate, which will release the film in theaters on September 27.
“Francis is a legend. For many of us, his gifts to cinema were one of the inspirations to devote our own careers to film,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement (via ). “It is a true privilege to work with him, and to bring this incredible, audacious, and utterly unique movie to theatrical audiences.
At Lionsgate, we strive to be a home for bold and daring artists, and proves there is no one more bold or daring than the maestro, .” In his own statement, Coppola praised the company, which has distributed many of his projects for home entertainment, including . “One rule of business I’ve always followed and prioritized (to my benefit) is to continue working with companies and teams who over time have proven to be good friends as well as great collaborators,” Coppola said.
“This is why I am thrilled to have Adam Fogelson and Lionsgate Studios release . I am confident they will apply the same tender love and care given to , which is currently in its 45th year of astounding revenue and appre.