The Russo Brothers’ Latest: The Electric State

The Russo Brothers are back! After exploring crime saga territory with Cherry and the world of spies with The Gray Man, they’re taking on a road trip movie with a robot-shaped twist in The Electric State, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi joint based on Simon Stålenhag’s striking 2018 graphic novel. This project boasts an all-star cast, including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, and Brian Cox, and a compelling conceit: what if man and AI went to war in the 90s and turned America into a bot-strewn wasteland? The film is set to return to the Russos’ genre roots, and we’re excited to see what they bring to the table.

The Plot

Set to a slowed down mix of Oasis’ ‘Champagne Supernova’ and filled with quintessential post-apocalyptic imagery – dystopian headsets, rusting robots, spontaneous fire pits, and deserted frontier-looking towns – The Electric State bears all the hallmarks of a classic 80s, Amblinesque romp. Chris Pratt is even sporting a dodgy handlebar ‘tache, adding to the film’s nostalgic feel. The story begins with a perilous journey across the US, as Michelle (played by Brown) and Keats (played by Pratt) unravel a mechanical conspiracy at the center of the American heartland.

The Cast

The film boasts an impressive ensemble, including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Brian Cox, and Ke Huy Quan. Each actor brings their unique talents to the project, and with the supporting cast of robots, including Mr. Peanut, the film is sure to be a visual treat.

Synopsis

“The Electric State

follows a young woman (Michelle, played by Brown) who embarks on a perilous journey across the robot-ravaged US, accompanied by a mysterious toy robot and a roguish smuggler (Pratt). Together, they’ll unravel a mechanical conspiracy at the center of the American heartland."

Conclusion

Written by Russo regular collaborators Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, rocking a stacked ensemble, and taking one of the most visually stunning graphic novels of the last decade as its source, The Electric State has us energized, hyped, and ready for 14 March, 2025 to get here and get here fast. Alexa — play even slower ‘Champagne Supernova’ with added reverb.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is The Electric State about?
  • The film follows a young woman and a mysterious toy robot on a perilous journey across a robot-ravaged US, as they unravel a mechanical conspiracy at the center of the American heartland.
• Who stars in the film?
  • The cast includes Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Brian Cox, and Ke Huy Quan, among others.
• When is the release date?
  • 14 March, 2025
• What is the genre?
  • Post-apocalyptic sci-fi