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Since the massive success of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the film industry has changed significantly. Marvel is no longer an unstoppable box office force, and even the directors of Endgame, Anthony and Joe Russo, are struggling to replicate their past triumphs. Their latest project, The Electric State, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, raising concerns about their upcoming return to the MCU with Avengers: Doomsday.
With a massive $320 million budget, The Electric State is Netflix’s most expensive film to date. However, despite its high production value, it has failed to impress critics, who have described it as “emotionally hollow” and “lacking humor and depth.” The film’s dismal Rotten Tomatoes score reflects its disappointing reception.
Acknowledging the backlash, the Russo brothers have stated that their experience with The Electric State has influenced their approach to Avengers: Doomsday. One of the film’s few praised aspects was its seamless integration of CGI characters into live-action, a technique they plan to refine further in their next MCU installment. Joe Russo emphasized advancements in motion capture technology, while Anthony Russo noted that improved on-set visualization enhances the realism of visual effects.
Though The Electric State missed the mark, it has provided valuable lessons for the Russo brothers as they prepare for Avengers: Doomsday. Fans are hopeful that they will prioritize strong storytelling alongside technical innovation, recapturing the magic that made their earlier Marvel films so successful.