Francis Ford Coppola borrowed over $100 million against his wine business to fund 'Megalopolis.' He's projected to earn less than $10 million back opening weekend.

Coppola self-funded "Megalopolis" between $100 and $136 million, yet projections suggest the film will only earn $5 to $7 million upon release.

The film has been met with extremely mixed reactions, with some critics deeming it a 'spectacular catastrophe' while it suffers from negative press surrounding allegations against Coppola.

Coppola explained that he funded "Megalopolis" by leveraging his wine business, which was recently valued at $650 million after a merger.

Despite his historic success with films like "The Godfather," Coppola's latest work faces significant challenges in its box office performance and critical reception.

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