Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi blockbusterThe Electric State, featuring special effects galore and an ’80s-style Chris Pratt. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the film looks to be a return to their blockbuster style of filmmaking after the character-drivenCherryand the still big but somewhat scaled-downThe Gray Man. The Russos are best known for directing the epic conclusion to theInfinity Sagaof the Marvel Cinematic Universe withAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, proving that they are capable of telling a story as large-scale and ambitious asThe Electric State.
The trailer (which you’re able to watch below) features much more emotional stakes than the previous teaser released for the film. It centers around Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), who learns through a robot that her brother, whom she thought was gone, may, in fact, still be alive, setting her on a journey toward the titular Electric State. Along for the ride is Keats (Chris Pratt), a man who once fought in the war against the machines before becoming disillusioned with the cause.
Featuring plenty of eye-popping visuals and uniquely designed robots/machines,The Electric Statelooks like a return to form for the Russo Brothers. The trailer teases the larger world and lore of the film and the past war with the machines that led to the status quo at the film’s start. There are also plenty of familiar names, faces, and voices in the trailer as well.
‘The Electric State’ is an ‘Avengers’ Reunion for the Russo Brothers
From behind and in front of the camera,The Electric Statefeels like anAvengersreunion for the Russos. Much of the creative team overlaps between the twoAvengersfilms andElectric State, with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely writing the screenplay for the new film. The writing duo had previously worked on the last twoCaptain America filmsand the twoAvengersfilms that the Russos directed, showing that there is evident trust between all four creatives.
The Russos Reveal How Netflix’s ‘The Electric State’ Was Harder to Make Than Marvel Movies
The Russo brothers have revealed what sets their upcoming Netflix film apart from their MCU outings.
Moreover, besides Chris Pratt returning to work with the Russo brothers once more, one other Avengers alumni is confirmed as part ofThe Electric Statecast. Anthony Mackie provides the voice of Herman inThe Electric State, though we’re not entirely sure how big of a role the character will play in the upcoming Netflix film. Whatever the case, there are plenty of pieces from theAvengersfilms seen inThe Electric Statethat indicate that the directing duo like to work with what they know.
Besides this upcoming special effects-heavy film, Joe and Anthony Russo have their work cut out for them withAvengers: DoomsdayandSecret Wars, which looks to be their nextproject, and begins filming soon. Although the directors are returning to the MCU, it’s been refreshing to see them work on various film and television projects outside the world of Marvel.The Electric Statelooks to be their last hurrah before returning to what put them on the map in the first place.
The Electric State
The Electric State follows a teenage girl as she embarks on a cross-country journey with her robot companion in search of her missing brother. Set in a retro-futuristic America, the film explores themes of family, technology, and human connection amidst a visually rich, desolate landscape. On their quest, they navigate various challenges, forming profound relationships that delve into the essence of human experience in a technologically advanced world.
