ELECTRIC STATE- WHAT DO WE KNOW SO FAR?

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. Back in June 2022, it was announced that Netflix would be bringing The Electric State to the screen with Joe and Anthony Russo directing. While not much has been released about the film to date it’s safe to assume that if the Russos are at the helm the film won’t be lacking in action.

The post-apocalyptic setting of the story is in an alternate reality in 1997 after a war between technology gone amuck and humans has decimated most of the United States. Massive drones that were once used in combat, now litter the land and pose multi-layered dangers to the humans that survived the fighting. The Electric State follows the adventures of a girl who is trying to get across the country to find her younger brother.

While it may sound similar to other dystopian stories that involve young adults trying to make their way through an apocalyptic landscape, the unique world created by Simon Stålenhag is an exciting new addition to the post-apocalyptic dystopian subgenre of science fiction. In addition to having the Russo brothers spearhead the film, there’s a slew of well-known actors attached to the project. This should help elevate the story told in the graphic novel and bring Stålenhag’s electric-infused dystopian nightmare world to life.

What is the Release Date for ‘The Electric State’?

As of right now, there has been no release date given for The Electric State. Although, it has been reported that the film will be premiering on Netflix sometime in 2024.