The Russo brothers are set to make their much-anticipated return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2026 with Avengers: Doomsday, which will feature the long-awaited introduction of fan-favorite super villain Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr., no less!). Before that, though, the Russos are taking a slight detour into post-apocalyptic road trip territory with their upcoming film The Electric State, coming to Netflix early next year.
Based on Simon Stålenhag’s 2018 graphic novel, The Electric State stars Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) as Michelle, an orphaned teenager living in a dystopian world recovering from an attempted robot uprising. After meeting Cosmo, a mysterious robot she believes might hold the key to finding her long-lost brother Christopher, Michelle embarks on a journey across what remains of the American southwest in search of him. Along the way, Michelle is joined by Keats (Chris Pratt), a small-time smuggler and his robot sidekick Herman (Anthony Mackie). So, it’s kind of an unofficial, mini-Avengers reunion in the lead up to the big shebang.
It certainly looks like a movie inspired by Simon Stålenhag’s work, who’s gained notoriety for his lavishly rendered paintings of retro-futuristic countrysides, bubble-headed automatons, and dilapidated technology. The Electric State is the second adaptation of Stålenhag’s work since 2020’s Tales from the Loop starring Rebecca Hall, Paul Schneider, and Sir Jonathan Pryce.
The Electric State will premiere on Netflix on March 14.
About Author
