Netflix’s $320 Million 'The Electric State' Faces Harsh Criticism Despite Audience Interest

The Russo Brothers’ sci-fi film struggles with poor reviews and questions about its massive budget but garners higher audience scores on Netflix.

The Electric State, directed by the Russo Brothers, is one of Netflix's most expensive films ever, with a reported $320 million budget.
Critics have widely panned the movie, giving it a 14% Rotten Tomatoes score, the lowest of the Russos' careers, though audiences rated it significantly higher at 76%.
The film, based on Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel, explores a dystopian world shaped by a robot uprising and the consequences of advanced technology.
Despite its high-profile cast, including Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and impressive visual effects, critics have called the film soulless and poorly executed.
The movie’s reception raises concerns about the sustainability of high-budget streaming films and Netflix’s ability to justify such investments without box office returns.