Quick Links The Electric State is an upcoming film based on the 2018 graphic novel by author Simon Stålenhag. The book won critical and fan praise for the compelling story and for the illustrations and was even named one of the best books of the year by NPR. If the film can conjure the same retro-futuristic aesthetic from the source material, it will create a dystopian setting that hasn’t really been brought to the screen before.
Will ‘The Electric State’ Be in Theaters? Currently, all we know is that The Electric State will be streaming exclusively on Netflix when it is released. That being said, a theatrical release doesn't seem completely out of the question, as the Russos' last movie with Netflix, The Gray Man, received a limited theatrical release a week before landing on the streaming service.
Together they must dodge the monstrous drones left behind after the last war that roamed the landscape, one of which is hunting for Michelle’s robot companion. They also encounter a mysterious drifter who may be able to help them avoid the drones and make it safely to the other side of the country if Michelle can trust him.
Other cast members include Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan , Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci , Jason Alexander , Woody Norman , and Martin Klebba . Voice actors in the film include Brian Cox , Jenny Slate , Anthony Mackie , and Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton .