In 2024, no movie sparked as much debate and division as Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. This bold, unique, and to some, bizarre epic captured the attention of audiences and critics alike following its premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival. The film continued to be a hot topic throughout the year, drawing both fervent praise and sharp criticism. Now, Coppola is set to expand the narrative into a new medium with the upcoming release of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel.

Scheduled for publication in October by Abrams ComicArts, this graphic novel adaptation is penned by Chris Ryall, renowned for his adaptations of works by Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, and Clive Barker. The illustrations will be crafted by Jacob Phillips, whose notable works include Newburn and That Texas Blood.

Coppola expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “I was pleased to put the idea of a graphic novel in the competent hands of Chris Ryall with the idea that, although it was inspired by my film Megalopolis, it didn’t necessarily have to be limited by it. I hoped the graphic novel would take its own flight, with its own artists and writer so that it would be a sibling of the film, rather than just an echo.” He further added, “That’s what I feel Chris, Jacob Phillips and the team at Abrams ComicArts have accomplished. It confirms my feeling that art can never be constrained, but rather always a parallel expression, and part of the bounty we can make available to our patrons, audiences and readers.”

Megalopolis follows the journey of a visionary architect, portrayed by Adam Driver, who is driven by a destiny to construct a modern utopian city. However, his ambitious plans to transform New Rome into Megalopolis are met with fierce opposition from the city's mayor, played by Giancarlo Esposito, who is determined to thwart his efforts. This narrative is framed as a contemporary Roman fable.

While the film Megalopolis is not currently available for streaming, it can be rented or purchased from various digital movie platforms.