The Wall Street Journal reports that Netflix is breaking the bank on upcoming sci-fi movie Electric State starring Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things), Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once).

Directed by the Russo brothers and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely who have all worked extensively with Marvel, the film is estimated to have a budget in the high 200 million (US) range.

For context a typical Marvel film these days is in the 250 million region.

Netflix dispute the figure but declined to offer an alternative.

It would be one of their most expensive film projects ever.

Like many in the entertainment game, Netflix have been tightening their belts but Stranger Things is one of their most popular original series so with the combined talent here this is probably a sound investment.

The Electric State is expected to release on Netflix in 2024.

[ Main Image: Stranger Things - Millie Bobby Brown. Credt: Netflix via IMDb.com ]

References

Krouse, Sarah (March 21, 2023). Netflix Bets Big on ‘The Electric State’ as It Seeks to Build Franchises. The Wall Street Journal.

Wikipedia. List of most-watched Netflix original programming. (viewed March 23, 2023)