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Throughout season 3 of "The White Lotus," the Thailand-based installment of Mike White's anthology series, Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) has been going through it. Upon conversing with his former business partner Kenny (Ke Huy Quan) in the season's first two episodes, the North Carolina-based businessman finds out that the myriad of professional crimes he's committed — which include money laundering and bribery — have come to light and that, back home, the FBI is gleefully raiding his office and seizing his assets. So, what does any of this have to do with Duke University, and why is the school so mad about "The White Lotus" right now?

In an article in The New York Times, the school's vice president for communications, Frank Tramble, told the outlet via email that the school didn't authorize any of the references regarding it on "The White Lotus," and its...

Hollywood is full of stories about near misses and last-minute switches, and roles that could have gone to someone else, altering their careers forever.

But only a few such accounts are as problematic as the one that Corey Feldman revealed, involving him, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Johnny Depp.

Johnny Depp | ShirleyFilms / YouTube

This isn’t just a ‘what-if’ scenario but a story about second chances, bitter rivalries, and how industry whispers affect people. So what exactly did Feldman spill, and what does it say about the power dynamics of 90s Hollywood?

Johnny Depp’s alleged role in firing Corey Feldman Corey Feldman | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan / YouTube

Corey Feldman is best known for The Goonies and Stand By Me, and the actor dropped a bombshell on The Magnificent Others podcast hosted by Billy Corgan. Feldman claimed that he was originally cast as Arnie Grape in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,...

The Electric States Ott Verdict: Week 2(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt starrer sci-fi film, The Electric State, is ruling the hearts of the viewers on Netflix. The movie has lost a small amount of views, maintaining a stronghold. It was released on Netflix earlier this month and completed in two weeks. The film by the Avengers filmmaker Anthony and Joe Russo reportedly has a massive budget. Keep scrolling for more.

According to reports, the film was initially announced in 2017 with Andy Muschetti, and in 2020, the Russo brothers were signed as its directors. It reportedly has a hefty budget of $320 million, one of the most expensive films ever. It features Brown and Pratt in the lead roles alongside an impressive supporting cast comprising Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito, and Stanley Tucci. Some of these actors have worked...

Netflix’s martial arts comedy-drama series Cobra Kai reinvigorated nostalgia for the Karate Kid franchise and garnered a whole new audience. The show’s committed ensemble cast, effective comedy and heartfelt drama speak to viewers of all ages. While the series has set a high bar for martial arts storytelling, the world of cinema, including these classic movies, offers up some of the genre’s all-time greats.

By emphasizing action, interesting characters and top-notch filmmaking, many of these martial arts films capture a similarly enjoyable atmosphere as Cobra Kai. They offer a nuanced narrative that resonates with audiences through intense drama or entertains viewers with clever comedy.

Bloodsport Helped Launch an Action Star’s Career

Striking a balance between cheesiness and unabashed charm, the 1988 martial arts film Bloodsport effectively crafts its fight sequences. It draws viewers into a storyline centered on an illegal martial arts tournament featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme as the lead.

This post contains spoilers for "The White Lotus."

HBO's Emmy Award-winning series "The White Lotus" is back in the pop culture zeitgeist. The acclaimed, so-called anthology series written and directed by Mike White serves as one of the most entertaining and insightful social satires in modern media, tackling power dynamics and class inequality amidst the backdrops of the luxurious vacation destinations the wealthy seek to enjoy in contrast to the working class employees' experiences at the titular hotel chain.

Originally greenlit by HBO as a six-episode miniseries, the success of the Hawaii-set first season led to "The White Lotus" being repurposed into an ongoing anthology series, with season 2 being set in Sicily, Italy. For series creator Mike White, the bigger, bolder, and stranger season 2 was not just a change of luxurious scenery but also an opportunity to explore the sexual power dynamics of its new ensemble, with Tanya McQuoid-Hunt (Jennifer Coolidge...

Hires, rehires, and refusals. That’s what’s happening in Hollywood right now especially considering how people are going with the trend while movies are not. The Russo Brothers found out about it the hard way.

The Russo Brothers gave the world Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame | Credits: Marvel Studios

Known for directing Avengers: Infinity War and the simply iconic Avengers: Endgame, the Russo Brothers became a dominating name in Hollywood. However, power can only last for so long.

The Russo Brothers’ The Electric State was a massive failure

Anthony Russo and Joe Russo decided to create more films after Avengers: Endgame in various roles. Some films like The Gray Man received worldwide acclaim and critical fame while others… not so much.

A still from The Electric State | Credits: Agbo

One such film that seems to be the Russo Brothers’ biggest mistake is the recently released 2025 film The Electric State.

It's only been two and a half months of 2025, and audiences have already been graced with plenty of entertaining movies of all genres. From new comedies to sci-fi epics, 2025 is off to a great start.

Audiences have voiced their opinions, and there is much debate over what's the best of these movies to have released this year. Although there are no bad answers so far, there are movies that feel like they exceed expectations and rise above the rest.

Ke Huy Quan Makes Love Hurt Love Hurts (2025)

Ke Huy Quan is finally getting the recognition and appreciation he deserves, and he stars in a brand-new action thriller released just in time for the Valentine's Day season called Love Hurts. While the film's plot is starting to become a formula for the genre, the movie sees Quan play Marvin Gable, a happy and bright real estate agent. However, his world is...

“The Electric State” is a 2025 science fiction film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, based on Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel. Set in an alternate 1990s America, the movie follows a young woman’s journey through a dystopian landscape populated by robots and humans. This article delves into The Electric State’s premise and provides a comprehensive guide to its ensemble cast and the characters they portray.

About the Movie

In “The Electric State,” Michelle, an orphaned teenager, embarks on a cross-country quest to find her missing brother. Accompanied by a robot companion, she navigates a post-apocalyptic world where a failed robot uprising has left society in disarray. The film combines elements of adventure, science fiction, and drama, exploring themes of family, technology, and survival. Released on Netflix on March 14, 2025, the movie showcases a blend of live-action performances and voice talents.

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Actor Millie Bobby Brown’s £245M Netflix Epic (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Netflix’s latest blockbuster, The Electric State, was meant to be a triumph after spending a staggering $320 Million budget and setting the record as the streamers most expensive project ever.

Besides, the film also boasted an ensemble cast of Hollywood heavyweights, such as Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, backed by Woody Harrelson, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Anthony Mackie, and Giancarlo Esposito. And with the Russo brothers, the minds behind the last two Avengers films, at the helm, what could possibly go wrong?

Turns out, quite a lot, apparently.

A Sci-Fi Premise That Should Have Soared

Instead of universal acclaim, the film has been met with an avalanche of criticism, now sitting at a bleak 15% on Rotten Tomatoes. Its ambitious premise, which is a post-war world where robots once fought for their rights, and Brown’s character embarking...

Since 2012, with its first theatrical release, A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, A24 has been hooking audiences with a distinct style emphasizing unbridled creativity. Many A24 films earn an R-rating, allowing filmmakers to push the boundaries with taboo subjects, steering away from the fear of studio interference if a film isn't seen as particularly palatable for general audiences.

With so many R-rated films, it's hard to narrow down the best of the best, as each A24 film is unique in presentation and structure, even if it's from the same director. From bone-chilling horror movies to gripping dramas, these R-rated A24 flicks exhibit true artistry and an extensive knowledge of the craft of filmmaking that's difficult to achieve.

X is the Beginning of a Thrilling Series A Film Shoot Goes Horrifically Awry

From writer/director Ti West, X serves as the primary film in perhaps A24's most popular series.

Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan addresses being mistaken for Jackie Chan. The Vietnam-born talent started his career as a child actor in the 1980s, getting his debut role as Short Round in 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. From there, Quan also had a prominent role playing Data in The Goonies before stepping out of the public eye for several years. His big comeback role was in Everything Everywhere All At Once, which won Best Picture and earned Quan a win for Best Supporting Actor.

In an interview with Wired, Quan discussed being mistaken for Chan. The question came about in a Wired "Autocomplete Interview," where he was in the hot seat to address commonly Googled questions about himself. One of the commonly Googled phrases said "Ke Huy Quan and Jackie Chan." Laughing, the actor explained how he is constantly mistaken for Chan. In a gracious response, Quan...

As one of the most expensive movies ever made, you'd think that Netflix's The Electric State would be a smash hit on the streaming service, despite what critics have to say about it. After all, most movie watchers like to see for themselves if a film is good or bad, right? Well, it appears as if all those negative reviews have had a big impact on The Russo Brothers' latest sci-fi adventure, because despite being #1 on Netflix, viewing numbers prove that The Electric State is not the success the streaming service hoped it would be.

Per Deadline, The Electric State managed to rake in just 25.2 million views its opening weekend, and while yes, it did take top spot for the week of March 10–16, it only did so by a small margin of 900,000. Adolescence, the four-episode limited British crime series from Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham with no star power whatsoever,...

Not every film with good reviews becomes a major commercial hit, and not all films with bad reviews are unpopular. Just like last year there have been a series of examples, including Furiosa: A Mad Max Story, The Fall Guy, and Red One.

Now, Netflix's latest film The Electric State is experiencing a similar trend. Although the film didn't receive a theatrical release and it headed straight to Netflix, the early reviews ahead of the Mar. 14 release called it "one of the worst movies of the year." The official numbers prove otherwise, as Tudumcrowns The Electric State the biggest film of the week.

For the week between Mar. 10 and 16,The Electric State amassed 25.2 million views and 53.8 million hours viewed. That is a huge feat considering the movie had only 2 full days to achieve that before Netflix stopped counting.

It became the No. 1 movie in 47 countries, including the U.S.

Anthony and Joe Russo, the Russo Brothers, have directed some of the biggest movies of all time, with their film Avengers: Endgame coming in second place just behind James Cameron’s Avatar – and on March 14th, the Netflix streaming service released their latest film, the robot adventure The Electric State. The film topped the English films chart on Netflix over its debut weekend – but managed to do so with a surprisingly low number of views. The Electric State reached #1 with 25.2 million views, which pales in comparison to the debut numbers of recent hits like Back in Action (46.8 million views) and Carry On (42 million views), but is slightly higher than last year’s release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. Still, this is the third Millie Bobby Brown-led film to debut at #1 for Netflix, following last year’s Damsel (which got started with 35.3 million views) and 2022’s Enola Holmes 2,...

Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown are two of the biggest names in streaming, and they have teamed up for a new Netflix hit. After rising to prominence for playing Andy Dwyer on the sitcom Parks and Recreation, Pratt solidified his fame by starring in two highly successful film franchises – playing Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Owen Grady in the Jurassic World trilogy. In recent years, he's also had a consistent presence on streaming, starring in the Prime Video movie The Tomorrow War and the series The Terminal List.

On the other hand, the British actress broke out as Eleven in Netflix's massively popular sci-fi series Stranger Things, for which she has earned two Emmy nominations. Besides her role in the Monsterverse movies Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong, Brown's career has been confined to Netflix. She has starred in and produced two Enola Holmes movies,...

Exclusive: IFC Films and AMC Networks’ horror streamer Shudder have acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to Meredith Alloway’s feature debut Forbidden Fruits, co-written by Alloway and Lily Houghton.

The film is adapted from Houghton’s play Of the Women Came the Beginning of Sin, and Through Her We All Die, and is produced by Mason Novick, Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body), Trent Hubbard, and Mary Anne Waterhouse.

Forbidden Fruits will star Lili Reinhart (Hustlers), Lola Tung (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Victoria Pedretti (You), Alexandra Shipp (Barbie) and Emma Chamberlain in her debut performance. IFC Films plan to release the film, which is currently in production, theatrically in 2026.

In Forbidden Fruits, Free Eden employee Apple secretly runs a witchy femme cult in the basement of the mall store after hours – with fellow fruits Cherry and Fig. But when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are...

As a child actor, Henry Thomas starred in one of Steven Spielberg’s greatest films. Decades later, he hit a crossroads – spiral into alcoholism and divorce or write his way out. Luckily, he picked up a pen instead of a bottle.

Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc | Image by Gage Skidmore licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Now, the E.T. star has traded Hollywood scripts for epic fantasy novels, proving his storytelling days were far from over. Spielberg launched his career, but this next chapter was all him.

From sci-fi icon to fantasy scribe: Henry Thomas’ unexpected chapter Henry Thomas in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Credits: Universal Pictures

Some actors fade into Hollywood history. Others evolve. After decades in the industry, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial star Henry Thomas took an unexpected detour – into fantasy writing. Faced with long months on set in Romania, he saw two options.

The Electric State co-director Joe Russo has discussed the movie's tonal shift from the novel, and how the author felt about it. Adapted from Simon Stålenhag's 2018 illustrated novel of the same name, the film follows an orphaned teen in an alternative 1990s, who teams up with a smuggler and a robot to search for her missing brother. The Electric State's strong cast is headed up by Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, Ke Huy Quan, and Woody Harrelson, and the movie takes a more light-hearted approach than the novel on which it is based.

In an interview with ScreenRant, Russo, who co-directed the movie with his brother Anthony, explains the film's tonal shift, and what Stålenhag thought about it. He reveals that, though the source material was darker in tone, the story's message about technology was key for a younger audience, so the decision was made to go for a more family-friendly movie.

Warning! Spoilers for The Electric State!

Millie Bobby Brown reflected on the fate of her character in The Electric State after the dramatic ending of the Russo brothers' movie. The story of The Electric State is set in an alternate version of the United States in the 1990s, in the aftermath of a war between humans and robots. In the Netflix film, Brown's character, Michelle, teams up with a mysterious robot to search for her missing brother. In addition to Brown, the cast of The Electric State includes Chris Pratt, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito, and Ke Huy Quan.

In an interview with Screen Rant's Joe Deckelmeier, Brown discusses what she thinks Michelle's mindset will be after the events of the movie. From the very first scene of The Electric State, it is clear that Michelle and her brother, Chris, have a special bond. However, Michelle has to tragically...

Spoiler Alert – Do not read ahead if you haven’t watched the new episode of The White Lotus!

Weeks after Ke Huy Quan made a voice cameo, another Oscar winner is making a surprise appearance on The White Lotus!

HBO released episode 5 of season 3 of the Emmy-winning series on Sunday night (March 16) and during the episode, a famous actor made an appearance as an old friend of Walton Goggins‘ character Rick.

Keep reading to find out more…As viewers recall, Rick is in Bangkok looking for the man who killed his father, who turns out to the owner of the White Lotus.

Rick meets up with an old friend who turns out to be Sam Rockwell!

Sam‘s character evidently owes Rick a favor, but he’s now sober and found religion, so he’s not interested in getting drunk with Rick.

“I also wanted to bring you what you asked for,...

Millie Bobby Brown, much like her characters, is not one to back away from a righteous battle — especially if it’s the fight for equity in on-screen representation.

The Electric State actress recently appeared on Alex Cooper’s popular Call Her Daddy podcast amid her press tour for the Russo Brothers/Netflix flick, explaining why she gravitates toward strong, leading female characters in her career.

“I think there’s enough men heroes out there,” she said, “like I feel like we’ve seen enough, do you know what I mean? I love that for them, love that for them, but I feel like we need young girls to be able to see heroes as females and to be able to feel like we’re able to save the world too, and it’s bigger messaging on girls being able to be decision-makers, be in politics, change the world for the better.

The Russo Brothers have revealed how artificial intelligence was used in the creation of their new movie The Electric State. The Avengers: Doomsday filmmaker's latest effort is a science fiction adventure movie set after a war between humanity and robots.

Millie Bobby Brown leads the cast of writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely's adaptation of author Simon Stålenhag's 2018 graphic novel about a young girl searching for her brother in a vast wasteland caused by the war. As Michelle ventures out into this strange new world, she joins forces with former soldier Keats (Chris Pratt) and a sentient robot in hopes of finding her sibling.

The Russo Brothers Used A.I. For Vocal Modulation in The Electric State

Speaking to The Times, the Russos addressed the use of A.I. in their film since many in Hollywood have warned against its potential harm to actors and filmmakers. The co-directors...

Netflix's latest release, The Electric State, has all the qualities of a major blockbuster. It comes from a big studio, it has a stellar cast and critically acclaimed directors, and, despite the studio's reluctance for theatrical releases, it has a major budget.

However, The Electric State debuted with one of the worst ratings of the year. The sci-fi film debuted with an abysmal score of 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, a number that slightly increased to 14%, still a major disappointment. Following its official release on the platform, the audience score couldn't be more different, as it's over five times better than the critics' score.

While most of the critics called The Electric State a bad movie, the audience fully disagreed. Following its Mar. 14 release on Netflix, The Electric State has an audience approval score of 76%. While the score is not exactly a reason to start celebrating and greenlighting a sequel just yet,...

The Russo brothers’ The Electric State may have only just landed on Netflix, but Joe Russo has already addressed the possibility of a sequel. Based on the illustrated novel by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, the Russo’s latest big-budget outing unites Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown with Guardians of the Galaxy’s Chris Pratt in an effects-laden sci-fi adventure set in an alternate 1990s. Released on Netflix on March 14, The Electric State’s supporting cast also boasts a notable list of talent, including Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito, Ke Huy Quan, Woody Harrelson, and Anthony Mackie.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Joe Russo admitted that while he and his brother have no plans to develop a sequel to The Electric State, they do intend to expand the property in other ways. In addition to a tie-in mobile game, dubbed The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, the director revealed that they are also discussing a possible television show.

Three years after their last feature film, “The Gray Man,” premiered on Netflix and one year before they make their return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directors Anthony and Joe Russo are back. Their latest offering, “The Electric State,” is a sci-fi blockbuster with a hefty price tag. The film, which continues the Russos’ ongoing creative partnership with Netflix, has a reported budget of $320 million — making it one of the most expensive movies ever made.

Only films based on pre-existing pieces of intellectual property typically get that kind of financial support in Hollywood these days. Is “The Electric State” based on a book, though? Here is what you should know about the new, expensive Netflix film’s origins.

Is “The Electric State” based on a book?

Yes! “The Electric State” is not, however, based on a traditional book. It is, instead, loosely based on a 2018 illustrated novel by acclaimed Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag.

At the iconic destination resort for the upper class, Murray Bartlett’s addiction relapse and Jennifer Coolidge’s desperation to find love doom them both in Season 1 of The White Lotus. Their characters are complete messes, and their imperfections make for damn good TV. However, these are far from the only performances in the show that are worthy of mentioning. Creator Mike White brings disorder to each season that is as uncomfortable as it is hilarious to watch unfold, unleashed by the exceptional acting talent. There are Oscar-winners on and off the screen throughout the series, from Laura Dern and Ke Huy Quan letting loose f-bombs over the phone, to F. Murray Abraham playing a horny grandpa whose sexism infects his son and grandson.

In Hollywood, actors can be upset over missed opportunities, but sometimes, they can be blessings in disguise. For example, stepping away from The Electric State might be one of the smartest moves that Michelle Yeoh has made in her career.

Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once | A24

The Russo Brothers’ directorial, which seemed to be highly anticipated at first, has landed with a thud. The reviews and ratings of the film are struggling, so it’s clear that Yeoh’s exit was nothing short of a career-saving decision.

The Electric State’s downfall: A missed opportunity Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt in The Electric State | Netflix

The Electric State is based on Simon Stålenhag’s hauntingly beautiful graphic novel, which could have the potential of being turned into a cinematic masterpiece. The gruesomeness, the dystopian world, and deep reflections, the source material had nearly everything that was...

Netflix’s The Electric State, directed by the Russo brothers, brings a retro-futuristic adventure to the screen with a soundtrack packed with ‘90s classics. Starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, the film follows Michelle (Brown) and Keats (Pratt) as they navigate a dystopian America in search of Michelle’s missing brother. With a mix of action, emotion, and robotic companions, the film blends visual spectacle with music that underscores its themes.

Throughout the journey, songs appear in high-energy moments and quieter, sentimental scenes. A standout feature includes performances by a piano-playing Taco robot, adding a quirky twist to familiar tracks.

Full Soundtrack Listing: Mary Jane’s Last Dance – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Mother – Danzig I Fought The Law – The Clash Sound Off (Duckworth Chant) – Willie Lee Duckworth & Bernard Lentz Take Me To The River – Al Green & Mabon Lewis Hodges (Performed by The Studio Musicians) Tornerai – Trio Lescano e Quartetto Funaro...

Animated movies can effectively be used to tell heartwarming stories through relatable characters, and Disney’s Zootopia did it in 2016 when it created a rich and detailed world of anthropomorphic animals in relatable roles. Now, after almost a decade, fans are excited about Zootopia 2.

Judy Hopps in Zootopia | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

This return of the fan-favorite franchise brings with it the expectation to build on the work done earlier while adding some new twists and new cast members. Let’s take a look at what makes the franchise unique and what can be expected from its second part.

The cast of Zootopia 2 Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps in Zootopia | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Zootopia 2 will again feature Ginnifer Goodwin as the optimistic bunny cop Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman as the cunning yet loveable fox Nick Wilde. Both of them were incredibly charming in the original,...

Take a look at more footage from the new big-screen adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's futuristic graphic novel "The Electric State", starring Millie Bobby Brown ("Stranger Things"), Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci, now streaming on Netflix:

“…set in an alternate 1994….

“…a young girl is approached by a robot…

“…who claims to know her missing brother…

“…and with it, she sets out to find him…”

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Let’s face it, the Russo brothers’ post-mcu career as co-directors in Cherry and The Gray Man lacked the same widespread praise seen in their winning trio of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Before the two returns to MCU for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, they are now headlining a brand-new Netflix movie The Electric State, the streaming giant’s most expensive feature ever produced at reportedly $320 million.

At the time of writing, that would be the 13th most expensive movie, trailing just five million less than Avengers: Infinity War. A budget this big, coupled with the dystopian sci-fi angle adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s acclaimed 2018 illustrated novel of the same name that looks right from the Russo brothers’ wheelhouse and not to forget, a recognizable cast both on-screen and voice-only acting, it’s natural to have a high expectation here. Adding a...

Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt’s sci-fi adventure “The Electric State” has landed on Netflix, and it serves up a poppin’ playlist and an electrifying soundtrack.

The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and was written by Christopher and Stephen McFeely. The film is based on the book by Simon Stålenhag, and also stars Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci, as well as Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Hank Azaria, Colman Domingo and Alan Tudyk.

Here’s the official description of the series: “An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.”

Check out the film’s full playlist below.

Tom Petty —”Mary Jane’s Last Dance” The Clash — “I Fought the Law” Danzig — “Mother” Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch — “Good Vibrations” Judas...

“The Electric State” is a world filled with robots, and odds are, you’re definitely going to recognize a lot of their voices.

Now streaming on Netflix, the film follows Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), an teenager living on her own and navigating life in a society where robots — yes, robots, this movie takes place in an alternate version of the 1990s that’s much more futuristic — now live in exile after a failed uprising against humans.

Teaming up with a kind robot named Cosmo, Michelle sets out to find her younger brother, who she thought to be dead. Along the way, she also teams up with a smuggler and his own sassy robot sidekick.

Here are all the faces and voices you’ll recognize in “The Electric State.”

Millie Bobby Brown in “The Electric State” (Netflix) Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown)

Michelle is an orphaned teenager and one of the heroes of the film.

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The following contains spoilers for The Electric State, now streaming on Netflix.

The Russo Brothers are among the most popular directors in the entertainment industry. They are most famous for their Captain America and Avengers movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also have a deal with Netflix to make non-superhero movies, which they delivered with The Gray Man, a spy thriller starring Ryan Gosling.

Anthony and Joe Russo are back with The Electric State, a sci-fi and fantasy movie that deals with a group of heroes trying to find a child -- a Chosen One -- to bring down an evil empire known as Sentre. It builds to a heartbreaking ending that reminds viewers that, as convenient as technology is, it can erode humanity.

The Electric State's Sentre,...

In the U.S. of A., a cool $300M can not only buy you the presidency, but give you untold access to every federal agency, government servers, and private records. Another $300M (plus) can buy you the rights to The Electric State, Simon Stålenhag’s popular, 2018 illustrated novel; mid-level, name-brand stars; not one, but two Oscar winners; and a dual Tony and Emmy award winner (Jason Alexander). It can also buy you top-shelf visual effects, production/art design, and behind-the-camera talent. Apparently, though, what $300M can’t buy you includes a serviceable screenplay, multi-dimensional characters, or even barely functional, expositional dialogue. Set in an alternate timeline where service robots gained sentience, rebelled, and...

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The Electric State is a sci-fi adventure comedy-drama film co-directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay co-written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Based on the 2018 illustrated novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag, the Netflix film is set in the aftermath of a war between robots and humans, and it follows an orphaned girl who teams up with a mysterious robot and a smuggler to find her lost brother in the dangerous America West. The Electric State stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito, and Stanley Tucci. So, if you loved the inventive story, intricate world-building, and entertaining characters in The Electric State, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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There’s art, there’s entertainment — and then there’s “content,” the catch-all term that refers to the endless supply of stuff that is pumped out in the name of numbers and inventory. Art enlightens. Entertainment provides escapism. Content is simply there, clogging up the arteries of streaming services and clickbait sites, offering up buffets of empty calories and almost instant amnesia. It’s not interested in exploring the human experience, passing on public-service information, delighting, distracting, making you laugh, cry, or pump your fist in the air. It exists only to be consumed,...

The Russo brothers hate cinema. This much they’ve made abundantly clear time and time again, from prodding at a one-sided beef with Martin Scorsese (“This is my dog; his name is Box Office”) to expectedly being among the first blockbuster filmmakers to sell out to AI (“I want a movie starring my photoreal avatar and Marilyn Monroe’s photoreal avatar”), but don’t be misled; Anthony and Joe Russo hate everything cinema represents. They hate theatrical exhibition, they hate critical assessment defined outside the realm of hard numbers, but most of all, dear reader, they hate you.

Unfortunately, because this is in fact the Russos we’re talking about, the sort of venomous hatred being discussed here isn’t of the variety that gets spun into artistic gold. Some artists can channel their unbridled vitriol into summer anthems systematically annihilating Drake’s credibility, but other “artists” do for sheer...

On March 7, 2025, Hollywood was once again greeted with another eye-watering expensive flop. And this time, it’s The Electric State—a $320M Netflix sci-fi epic starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown. But calling it “epic” feels generous especially when critics obliterated it with a brutal 20% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt in the Russo Brothers’ The Electric State (2025) | image: Netflix

It feels like, had The Electric State hit the theaters, it would have joined the hall of legendary flops. Perhaps it would have made Johnny Depp’s 2013 disaster The Lone Ranger look good after the movie floundered at the box office. So now, instead of a theatrical debut, as Chris Pratt’s movie joined Netflix, it seems the steamer bought a whole lot of regret for $320M.

Millie Bobby Brown’s The Electric State became the Russo Brothers’ lowest-rated film

Following the release of Chris Pratt...

The 2018 illustrated novel that Anthony and Joe Russo’s The Electric State is based on is an elegiac tone poem about an America left derelict by its stewards. The nation that Simon Stålenhag envisioned is a 3,500-mile drug den, where people are in nonstop, VR-mainlined communion with the enormous, happy corporate mascots that humanity created. Constant stimulation and flashing lights in your VR helmet is what amounts to self-care here.

To the extent that the Russos’ mega-budget Netflix adaptation plays out like it wants its audience to feel as if they’re at the mercy of capitalism, The Electric State could be read as a subversive, metatextual success. But it’s obvious that the film is meant to be taken at face value. There’s nothing behind its contemptible eyes, no spine to house the fading diode that once contained a soul. This is “content” at its most nakedly bankrupt.

The Russo Brothers will return to Marvel in 2026 and 2027 with Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, but before doing so, they’re teaming up with a star-studded ensemble for The Electric State, the sci-fi comedy coming to Netflix this Friday. After debuting with a 21% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes — the worst ever for a Russo Brothers film — the budget for the movie has finally been revealed. The Electric State cost $320 million to produce, which gives it a higher production cost than the combined total of the last 10 Best Picture winners at the Academy Awards. Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Woody Harrelson, Ke Huy Quan, Alan Tudyk, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito, Colman Domingo, Anthony Mackie, and Brian Cox all have roles in the film.

The Electric State is the latest endeavor by directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo to move beyond their Marvel tenure and truly establish themselves with a wholly original project. Well technically, it’s based on a graphic novel, but still. While their other recent directorial efforts, such as The Gray Man, failed to make a positive impression, Electric State felt like it could be something special given its ambitious premise, all-star cast, and the $320 million they were given to bring the film to life.

Sadly, that is not the case. While The Electric State isn’t a terrible movie and it definitely has its moments throughout, I can’t in good conscience say that it’s a good movie either. An ambitious but ultimately disappointing mess that frequently confuses muddled storytelling and contradictory ideas with nuance and depth constantly on the verge of becoming better but never quite getting there.

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The Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe, know how to make some fun pieces of film. Anthony has directed a bunch of good Marvel-related films, including the fantastic Avengers: Endgame. Joe has also directed, but has produced a number of winners. Will their latest, The Electric State, which premieres on Netflix on March 14, also be good?

On paper, it should be. Millie Bobby Brown (you might know her from a little show called Stranger Things) stars as an orphaned teenager who searches the American West in search of her lost brother. With her on her journey are a military veteran who has turned into a long-haul tricker (played by Chris Pratt) and a mysterious robot who has a nice side. A doctor named Amherst, played by Ke Huy Quan, is also trying to help locate the brother.

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Get ready for a thrilling week in film and television, as this week’s lineup of premieres is set to captivate fans across every screen. The best movies and TV shows for March 2025 are arriving in style, with fresh releases hitting streaming platforms and theaters alike. This week, insiders are buzzing about a handful of marquee titles that promise to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Imagine diving into the futuristic mystery of The Electric State, a film that delivers electrifying visuals and inventive storytelling. For TV enthusiasts, The Wheel of Time S3 is back with epic adventures and intricate plots that make every scene feel like a major event.

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The White Lotus' Michelle Monaghan andSeverance's Adam Scott have officially boarded The Whisper Man, a Netflix crime thriller starring the legendary Robert De Niro.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the three acclaimed stars will star in The Whisper Man, a Netflix crime thriller from director James Ashcroft, best known for the thriller Coming Home in the Dark. The Russo brothers serve as producers on the film alongside Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco. The Whisper Man will reportedly begin filming this spring. There is no official release date yet for the film.

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The Russo Brothers are a fan favorite for almost every Marvel fan. The directing duo behind films like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Infinity War, and Endgame, their talent has led to some of the biggest and greatest of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies of all time. They will now be directing the two essential and significant films in the MCU, the upcoming Avengers 5 & 6, better known as Doomsday and Secret Wars, respectively.

Secret Wars | Credit: Marvel Comics

While they haven’t really given Marvel fans a chance to worry about anything, their embarrassing record outside of the MCU and latest bombed film starring Millie Bobby Brown makes one think maybe they can’t be trusted as much.

Russo Brothers create a new embarrassing record outside of the MCU The Russo Brothers | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons/Cc-by-sa-2.0

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Coming off an original-film heavy February, Netflix has a mix of classics, theatrical releases and original projects arriving in March 2025.

Those seeking action-packed installments that will get adrenaline going can tune in for The Electric State starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt arriving March 14 to the streamer or Den of Thieves 2: Pantera which arrives March 19. Others in the mood for feel-good or funny films can enjoy a selection that have largely already landed as of the first of the month, which include 50 First Dates, Wedding Crashers and more.

Find the best new films on Netflix in March 2025 below:

The Electric State – March 14 (L-r) Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and Ke Huy Quan in ‘The Electric State’

The action film directed by the Russo brothers arrives on the streamer March 14. Starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown, the film follows the pair through a sci-fi adventure in a world with sentient robots.