In 2024, Francis Ford Coppola’s film Megalopolis sparked intense debates and divided audiences, making headlines from its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival to the end of the year. This bold and unique epic, described by some as bizarre, has now taken on a new life as it is set to be adapted into a graphic novel titled Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel. Scheduled for release in October by Abrams ComicArts, the graphic novel promises to offer a fresh take on the story.

The adaptation will be penned by Chris Ryall, renowned for his adaptations of works by Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, and Clive Barker. The illustrations will be brought to life by Jacob Phillips, known for his contributions to 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 praised the efforts of Ryall, Phillips, and the team at Abrams ComicArts, emphasizing that art should never be constrained but should always be a parallel expression enriching the experiences of audiences and readers.

Megalopolis tells the story of a visionary architect, played by Adam Driver, who is determined to construct a modern utopian city. His ambitious project, however, pits him against the city's mayor, portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito, who seeks to thwart his plans to transform New Rome into Megalopolis. This narrative unfolds as a modern-day Roman fable.

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