The Electric State is an American science fiction adventure film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Originally planned for a 2024 release, the film was delayed and ultimately premiered at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre on February 24, 2025, before arriving on Netflix worldwide on March 14, 2025.
The story is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag. The film stars an ensemble cast including Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Jason Alexander, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito, Anthony Mackie, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Quick Facts
| Film | The Electric State |
| Directors | Anthony Russo & Joe Russo |
| Writers | Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely |
| Based On | The Electric State graphic novel by Simon Stålenhag |
| Composer | Alan Silvestri |
| Main Cast | Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito |
| Distributor | Netflix |
| Release Date | March 14, 2025 (originally planned for 2024, delayed) |
| Score Album Release | March 7, 2025 |
| Critical Reception | 15% critics / 71% audience on Rotten Tomatoes |
Official Storyline: Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag, the story takes place in a reimagined version of 1990s America. With humans isolated in their VR helmets and a continuing battle against a strange breed of monstrous drones in the wake of a technological meltdown, a teenage girl named Michelle and a robot travel the West Coast of the U.S. in search of the girl’s missing brother.
Who Composed The Electric State Score?
Alan Silvestri composed the score – not “Steve Jablonski” as some listings have wrongly credited. Silvestri is one of Hollywood’s most prolific composers, known for Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, The Polar Express, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Avengers films (including Avengers: Endgame). This is his latest collaboration with the Russo brothers, who previously worked with Silvestri on the Avengers films.
Every Song (by Scene)
| # | Track |
| 1 | We’re Always Connected |
| 2 | The Year The World Changed |
| 3 | Do You Feel The Air On Your Face |
| 4 | Kid Cosmo Arrives |
| 5 | It’s Time To Zoom |
| 6 | The Dr. With The Glasses |
| 7 | Power Save Mode |
| 8 | Not Some Spring Break Hot Spot |
| 9 | He’s Marked For Deactivation |
| 10 | Scavenger Bots |
| 11 | See Where The Day Takes Us |
| 12 | The Cradle Of A New Mechanized Civilization |
| 13 | Kid Cosmo Movie Night |
| 14 | Nothing But Oil Stains And Screws |
| 15 | What’s The Call Pops |
| 16 | The Butcher Of Schenectady |
| 17 | Consequences |
| 18 | You’re Not Alone |
| 19 | Here’s Johnny |
| 20 | Poor Taco |
| 21 | God Bless America |
| 22 | It’s Coming From Me |
| 23 | We’re Running Out Of Time |
| 24 | The Day Is Ours |
| 25 | We Live |
This 25-track list matches the official The Electric State (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) album by Alan Silvestri, released March 7, 2025.
Where to Stream
Alan Silvestri’s score is available on Spotify and Apple Music. The film itself streams exclusively on Netflix.
Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown as Michelle
- Chris Pratt as Keats (voice/motion capture)
- Ke Huy Quan
- Stanley Tucci
- Jason Alexander
- Brian Cox
- Jenny Slate
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Anthony Mackie
- Billy Bob Thornton
Reception: The Electric State was one of Netflix’s most expensive productions ever, but it landed to a sharp critic/audience split – a 15% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes against a much warmer 71% audience score. Despite the poor reviews, the film topped Netflix’s global charts in its opening weeks.
Source: Wikipedia; Collider; Soundtrack Tracklist
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Electric State soundtrack?
Alan Silvestri, the composer behind Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and the Avengers films, wrote the score – not “Steve Jablonski,” a name that has circulated incorrectly in some listings.
Is The Electric State releasing in 2024 or 2025?
The film was originally planned for a 2024 release but was delayed. It premiered on Netflix on March 14, 2025.
How was The Electric State received?
Reviews were sharply divided: critics gave it around 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences rated it much more favorably at 71%. It still became one of Netflix’s most-watched films in its debut weeks.
Where can I watch The Electric State?
The Electric State streams exclusively on Netflix.
Where can I stream The Electric State soundtrack?
Alan Silvestri’s score is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms.
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