Netflix's 'The Electric State' Explores AI Ethics and Family Bonds

The Russo Brothers' $300M sci-fi epic leaves room for future stories but no sequel is confirmed.

The Electric State, based on Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel, debuted on Netflix on March 14, 2025, with a production budget exceeding $300 million.
Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film is set in an alternate 1990s where a war between humans and robots reshaped society.
The story follows Michelle Green, a teenager traveling with a robot named Cosmo to uncover the truth about her brother Christopher's fate.
Themes of artificial intelligence, corporate exploitation, and familial sacrifice drive the narrative, resonating with ongoing societal debates about AI ethics.
While the film hints at a continuation of the story, the Russo Brothers have not confirmed plans for a sequel but are exploring related projects, including a mobile game titled Kid Cosmo.