The Electric State, a 2025 American science fiction action-adventure film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is based on Simon Stålenhag's 2018 illustrated novel. The screenplay is by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The movie features a star-studded cast including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, and others.
1990: War between humans and robots
In 1990, a war between humans and robots led to a world in disarray. Ethan Skate, CEO of Sentre, developed Neurocaster Technology, which allowed humans to upload their minds into drone robots, leading to humanity's victory and the banishment of robots to the exclusion zone.
1994: Michelle's life in 1994
In 1994, teenager Michelle lives with her abusive foster dad, Ted. Years earlier, she was involved in a car crash along with her family. She is also having trouble at school due to her refusal to use Neurocaster technology to participate in virtual classes.
December 2017: Rights to The Electric State acquired for film adaptation
In December 2017, Anthony and Joe Russo acquired the rights to Simon Stålenhag's 2018 illustrated novel The Electric State for a film adaptation. The Russos were set as producers, with Andy Muschietti in negotiations to direct and Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely writing the screenplay.
2017: Initial plans for The Electric State film adaptation
In 2017, initial plans for a film adaptation of The Electric State were announced, with Andy Muschietti attached.
2018: Release of Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Alan Silvestri and the Russo Brothers worked together on the movie Avengers: Infinity War
2018: Release of The Electric State illustrated novel
In 2018, Simon Stålenhag's illustrated novel The Electric State was released, serving as the source material for the film adaptation.
2019: Release of Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Alan Silvestri and the Russo Brothers worked together on the movie Avengers: Endgame
December 2020: Universal Pictures wins distribution rights to The Electric State
In December 2020, Universal Pictures secured the distribution rights to The Electric State film, with the Russos now directing and Muschietti remaining as an executive producer. Production was set to begin after the Russos completed The Gray Man (2022) and Millie Bobby Brown finished filming for season four of Stranger Things.
December 2020: Russo brothers sign on to direct The Electric State
In December 2020, the Russo brothers signed on to direct The Electric State. Universal Pictures acquired the distribution rights.
June 2022: Netflix takes over The Electric State distribution rights
In June 2022, Netflix took over the distribution rights for The Electric State.
June 2022: Potential transfer of distribution rights to Netflix
In June 2022, it was reported that the distribution rights for The Electric State might be transferred to Netflix, as Universal was no longer planning a theatrical release. Chris Pratt was in talks to star alongside Brown.
October 2022: Principal photography began
In October 2022, principal photography for The Electric State began in Atlanta under the working title Stormwind.
November 4, 2022: Production paused after crew member's death
On November 4, 2022, production of The Electric State was temporarily paused after a crew member died in a car crash off-set.
2022: Completion of Russo's and Brown's previous projects
In 2022, The Russo brothers completed The Gray Man and Millie Bobby Brown concluded filming for season four of Stranger Things, paving the way for production to begin on The Electric State.
February 2023: Filming wrapped
In early February 2023, filming for The Electric State wrapped.
February 2024: Reshoots occurred
In February 2024, reshoots occurred from March 20 to April 5 for The Electric State.
October 1, 2024: First images and plot summary released
On October 1, 2024, Netflix released the first images and a plot summary of The Electric State. Dais Johnston of Inverse raised concerns that the visual style might be unfaithful to the original book due to its "muddy color-grading".
October 2024: Additional cast members added for The Electric State
In October 2024, Woody Harrelson, Alan Tudyk, Hank Azaria, and Colman Domingo joined the cast of The Electric State as the voices of robot characters.
October 17, 2024: Teaser trailer released at New York Comic Con
On October 17, 2024, Netflix released a teaser trailer for The Electric State during New York Comic Con. It was confirmed that the film would largely diverge from the original source material, which received a negative response from fans.
November 2024: Cast revealed for The Electric State
Between June 2022 and November 2024, much of the cast for The Electric State was revealed. Filming took place in Atlanta, Georgia, in fall 2024.
February 24, 2025: The Electric State world premiere
On February 24, 2025, The Electric State had its world premiere at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
March 14, 2025: Netflix release of The Electric State
On March 14, 2025, The Electric State was released on Netflix and amassed 25.2 million views in its first three days.
March 18, 2025: Release of The Electric State: Kid Cosmo video game
On March 18, 2025, a video game based on the film, The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, was released on iOS and Android by Netflix Games. It features Michelle and Christopher's childhood as they play through a mobile game featuring Cosmo.
2025: Release of The Electric State film
In 2025, The Electric State, an American science fiction action-adventure film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, was released. The screenplay, by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, is loosely based on the 2018 illustrated novel by Simon Stålenhag. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.
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