In 2024, no film sparked as much debate and discussion as Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. This audacious and unconventional epic became an instant sensation following its premiere at the previous year's Cannes Film Festival, polarizing audiences and critics alike throughout the year. Now, the visionary director is set to expand the universe of Megalopolis by releasing it as a graphic novel.

Titled Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel, the adaptation is scheduled for release in October by Abrams ComicArts, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The graphic novel will be penned by Chris Ryall, renowned for his adaptations of works by Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, and Clive Barker. The artwork will be brought to life by Jacob Phillips, known for his contributions to Newburn and That Texas Blood.

Coppola shared his vision for the graphic novel in a statement, expressing his satisfaction with entrusting the project to Chris Ryall. "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 explained.

He further elaborated on the artistic freedom of the project, saying, "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 tells the story of a visionary architect, portrayed by Adam Driver, who aspires to transform New Rome into a modern utopia. However, his ambitious project attracts the ire of the city's mayor, played by Giancarlo Esposito, who is determined to thwart his plans. This narrative unfolds as a contemporary Roman fable.

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