Netflix's latest sci-fi epic, The Electric State, made its debut on March 14, 2025. Having risen to the top of Netflix's charts since then, and then dropping to the #6 spot, the movie has become one of the most talked-about films in recent times, not just for The Electric State's ambitious storyline but also for how it has polarized critics and audiences. Despite the film's ranking on Netflix's global charts, its Rotten Tomatoes scores tell a different story — a meager 15% critic score against a solid 71% audience rating. The drastic divide between critics and audiences has given way to debate over the film's merits and flaws.

Directed by the Russo brothers, The Electric State was one of Netflix's most expensive projects, with a reported production budget of $320 million. The film, blending the aftermath of a world overtaken by technology with a deeply emotional journey, is a visually stunning adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel.