Download Hollywood Movie The Electric State
The Electric State is a 2025 American science fiction action‑adventure film produced and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, based on Simon Stålenhag’s 2018 illustrated novel of the same name. Its screenplay, penned by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely with story contributions by Stålenhag, follows Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), an orphaned teenager traversing a retro‑futuristic 1990s America in search of her missing brother, accompanied by a sentient robot companion named Cosmo. The film combines breathtaking visuals with heartfelt themes of friendship, identity, and the ethical cost of artificial intelligence.
Directors & Writers
The Russo brothers—Anthony Russo and Joe Russo—bring their blockbuster expertise (Avengers: Endgame) to a new narrative canvas, crafting an original story that diverges from its graphic novel roots. Screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, known for their MCU collaborations, co‑wrote the screenplay, infusing it with emotional depth and high‑stakes world‑building.
Star‑Studded Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown as Michelle: The determined teen hopeful for a family reunion.
- Chris Pratt as Keats: A roguish smuggler who becomes Michelle’s ally.
- Ke Huy Quan as Dr. Amherst / Voice of PC: Provides technical insight and voice for a robot sidekick.
- Giancarlo Esposito as Colonel Bradbury: The military officer hunting sentient machines.
- Jason Alexander as Ted: A quirky survivor encountered on the road.
- Voice talents: Woody Harrelson (Mr. Peanut), Anthony Mackie (Herman), Brian Cox (Popfly), Jenny Slate (Penny Pal), Stanley Tucci (Ethan Skate).
Plot Synopsis
In a nostalgic yet dystopian 1990s, Michelle journeys through abandoned theme parks and desolate highways, guided by cryptic messages hinting that her younger brother, Christopher, might still be alive—controlling the robot Cosmo. On the road, she crosses paths with Keats, who offers safe passage in exchange for salvaged robot parts. As they delve deeper into the heart of government secrets, they discover Colonel Bradbury’s plan to eradicate sentient machines once celebrated as companions. Michelle and Keats must decide if they trust each other enough to defy authority and protect the robots’ nascent consciousness.
Production & Release
Principal photography took place in Atlanta, Georgia, during fall 2022, with a reported budget of $320 million—making it one of Netflix’s most ambitious slate entries. Cinematographer Stephen F. Windon captured the film’s retro‑futuristic palette, while Alan Silvestri’s score weaves orchestral and electronic motifs to heighten emotional beats. The Electric State premiered at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on February 24, 2025, and streamed exclusively on Netflix starting March 14, 2025.