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'The Electric State' is a sci-fi action film released on Netflix in March 2026. It is based on the illustrated novel by Simon Stalenhag and directed by Joe Russo (half of the Russo Brothers duo behind Captain America and Avengers films). The film stars Millie Bobby Brown as a teenager searching for her brother in a retro-futuristic America filled with sentient robots and technology gone wrong.
The movie leans into 1980s-90s aesthetic with modern CGI — think Spielberg-meets-cyberpunk. If you enjoyed Stranger Things, Ready Player One, or The Adam Project, this will likely appeal to you. It is a family-friendly action film with adventure, mystery, and emotional depth, not a hard sci-fi deep-dive.
What makes it stand out: The visual world-building is the star — Stalenhag's art style (retro-futuristic, slightly unsettling) translates beautifully to screen. The supporting cast includes Cole Sprouse and a surprising late-film appearance. Runtime is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Best watched with: People who love nostalgic sci-fi, robot stories, or coming-of-age adventures. Not a mind-bending thriller — it is more about the journey and the bond between characters than plot twists.
Pro tip: If you have not read the original graphic novel by Simon Stalenhag, watching the film first will not spoil it — the movie makes significant creative changes and adds entirely new plot elements. The book is beautiful coffee-table material if you want to dive deeper after.