What happened to Francis Ford Coppola's private island in Belize?

Coppola sold his private island in Belize, called Coral Caye, for $1.8 million after losing millions on his passion project Megalopolis.

How much did Coppola's film Megalopolis cost to make?

Coppola invested $120 million of his own money to make Megalopolis, which ended up grossing only $14.4 million worldwide.

What other valuable item did Coppola have to sell to help with his financial losses?

Prior to selling the island, Coppola had to sell his one-of-a-kind F.P. Journe watch, which was worth at least $1 million, to help recoup the losses from Megalopolis.

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Coppola Sells Private Island in Belize After Megalopolis Flop Costs Millions

9 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Coppola sold private island in Belize for $1.8M after losing millions on Megalopolis
Megalopolis, Coppola's passion project, bombed at the box office, grossing only $14.4M
Coppola previously had to sell his $1M F.P. Journe watch to help with financial losses

Coppola Sells Private Island in Belize After Megalopolis Flop Costs Millions

In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola has been compelled to sell his private island in Belize to recover from the financial losses incurred by his recent passion project, Megalopolis. The 85-year-old filmmaker had leased the 2.5-acre Coral Caye island for the past nine years, but was forced to part with this island paradise after the $120 million Megalopolis film bombed at the box office, grossing only $14.4 million worldwide.

Coppola's financial woes do not end there. Prior to the Coral Caye sale, the Oscar-winning director had to sell his one-of-a-kind F.P. Journe watch, valued at over $1 million, to help alleviate the burden of Megalopolis' disastrous performance. In a candid interview, Coppola revealed that he is currently broke, having invested all the borrowed money into the ill-fated project.