Netflix has released the first images of The Electric State, a spectacular new film starring Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes) a Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy) in the leading roles.
The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo of fame Avengers: Endgame. Other roles are played by equally well-known names such as Anthony Mackie, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Jason Alexander, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito and Billy Bob Thornton.
The Electric State
The sci-fi adventure film The Electric State Set in an alternate, retro-futuristic version of the 1990s, Brown stars as Michelle, an orphaned girl trying to find her way in a society where robots, once living peacefully alongside humans, now live in exile after a failed revolt.
Michelle’s life is turned upside down one night when she is visited by Cosmo, a mysterious robot controlled by her younger brother Christopher, whom she thought was dead.
Teaser trailer
Reportedly has The Electric State a production budget of no less than $320 million. The film will be released on March 14, 2025. Below is the teaser trailer.
New poster for THE ELECTRIC STATE pic.twitter.com/wBOQzL4JFY
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) October 17, 2024
Here’s a first look at Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt in The Electric State. Directed by the Russo Brothers. Coming 2025.
After a robot uprising in the ’90s, an orphaned teen searching for her brother travels the American West with a robot, a smuggler, and his sidekick. pic.twitter.com/SOO9uizt3X
— Netflix (@netflix) October 1, 2024
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The Electric State: Netflix’s $320 Million Sci-Fi Extravaganza!
Netflix has just flicked the switch on a new project that’s lighting up our screens even before its release! Picture this: a retro-futuristic 1990s, a world where robots and humans used to share the proverbial sandbox, but now the robots have decided to play in the corner after a failed uprising! Enter The Electric State—featuring none other than the delightful Millie Bobby Brown, who’s back in action, and Chris Pratt, who, let’s face it, could probably save the universe with one hand tied behind his back and a snack in the other.
New poster for THE ELECTRIC STATE pic.twitter.com/wBOQzL4JFY
— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) October 17, 2024
Now, before you rush off to mark March 14, 2025, on your calendar (because who needs plans three months in advance, right?) let’s soak in the juicy details. Directed by the Russo Brothers who brought us Avengers: Endgame, this film is packing a staggering production budget of $320 million! For that kind of cash, I hope there are at least three robot explosions and a scene where Chris Pratt sings a heartfelt ballad to a toaster.
The Plot Thickens!
In The Electric State, we follow Michelle, played by our own Millie B. Brown, who is basically a walking embodiment of teenage angst, but with a twist. She’s an orphaned girl navigating the chaos of this alternate version of the ’90s—a time when grunge was in, fashion was questionable, and robots were apparently super chill until they decided they were fed up with the status quo. Talk about a mid-life crisis!
Michelle’s adventure kicks off when she’s visited by Cosmo, a robot that’s controlled by her younger brother Christopher, who, spoiler alert, she believed was dead. Nothing like a good old-fashioned family reunion to set the tone of a sci-fi adventure, am I right? If that doesn’t scream plot twist, I don’t know what does!
Here’s a first look at Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt in The Electric State. Directed by the Russo Brothers. Coming 2025. pic.twitter.com/SOO9uizt3X
— Netflix (@netflix) October 1, 2024
With a cast that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood (hello, Anthony Mackie and Billy Bob Thornton), The Electric State is bound to be a thrilling ride. It’s got all the ingredients: adventure, nostalgia, and the right amount of chaos. However, let’s hope that the Russo Brothers don’t suffer from the “too many cooks spoil the broth” syndrome—we wouldn’t want this futuristic tale to turn into a robot soap opera!
What to Expect?
So what are our expectations? Well, given Netflix’s track record with big-budget productions, I can only foresee top-notch special effects and a solid storyline—hopefully with fewer plot holes than a typical sci-fi flick. Can we also take a moment to appreciate the atmospheric setting? A retro ’90s vibe married to shiny robotics—now that’s a fusion I can get behind.
And let’s not forget the marketing! If we thought we had enough teasers for this film, let’s brace ourselves, because if Netflix has shown us anything, they know how to tease their audience and leave them clamoring for more, and more, and well… you get the idea!
In conclusion, The Electric State is shaping up to be a major hit come 2025, eliciting every possible wonder from viewers. Just bring your popcorn, adjust your flux capacitors, and ready your best robot impressions—in this sci-fi adventure, it’s going to be one heck of a ride!
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