No film screams for franchise as the sci-fi-Kracher The Electric State, which has recently been available at Netflix. An incredible budget, 1000 stars and a story that can be easily expanded give fans hope for part 2. But What about a sequel at the moment?
Does the Electric State 2 come to Netflix?
A continuation of the sci-fi film is currently not confirmed. So far, neither Netflix nor the directors Joe and Anthony Russo have clearly expressed a sequel.
With a view to the circumstances, The Electric State 2 seems very likely: with an alleged budget of 320 million the franchise expectation is already in the room. The sci-fi blockbuster should not only be a success with this money, it should also create the basis for sequels or offshoots.
Look here the latest trailer for The Electric State:
The Electric State – Final Trailer (German) HD
Moreover the Russo brothers are considered franchise champions: On your card with Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War the largest Marvel blockbuster, you have expanded your Citadel series by several international offshoots. If someone expects The Electric State 2, then the directors.
The Graphic Novel template by Simon Stålenhag is not a problem: the author has not created a sequel, but the adaptation of the Russos is so loose and independent that one Further template not absolutely necessary were. Strictly speaking, there is only a real obstacle for part 2.
For The Electric State 2 there is only one hurdle
The Electric State has to achieve a streaming success that justifies the monstrous budget. Popular stars such as Millie Bobby Brown or Chris Pratt, the visual image power and a story speak for good numbers, which is supposed to address various age groups and genders from the start.
Nevertheless, The Electric State could at the Netflix subscribers but also become a flop: The devastating reviews could prevent many of giving the film an opportunity. In addition, the Russo brothers with The Gray have already delivered an ultraurs of Netflix blockbuster, which at most caused mixed reactions. There has been radio silence in the plans for sequels and spin-offs for two years.
The Electric State end indicates how it should go on in part 2
But even if a sequel is not safe, the Russos wanted With one detail, the anticipation of part 2 is already fueling: In one of The Electric State’s last scenes, it is already indicated where the sequel’s story would start. Caution, spoiler!
In order to win the fight against Tech billionaire Skate (Stanley Tucci), Michelle (Brown) makes a serious decision: she switches off the machine that keeps her brother Christopher (Woody Norman) alive, which collapses Skate’s robot army and win the final battle.
The little Cosmo robot, who previously housed Christopher’s spirit, has become obsolete. In a following scene it is already on a scrap heap. But then Surprisingly, the robot rises again: Has part of Christopher’s spirit survived? Or is someone else mastering the machine now? The film no longer provides an answer, but the basis of a new story is laid.
When does the Electric State 2 come to Netflix?
Whether Netflix requires a sequel will turn out to be based on the success in the next few weeks. It is difficult to estimate when the Electric State 2 appears. Both the Russo brothers and their cast are considered to be difficult and fully booked for years. A start date before 2027 is unlikely.