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Why people love it

People revisit The Electric State for the same reason it broke through in 2025: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a adventure rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Joe Russo keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The science fiction and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 5m · ★ 6.5

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    1.The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

    7.1 · Adventure · Action · Thriller · 2h 18m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction appeal of The Electric State — that tense edge, the adventure — translates cleanly into The Matrix Reloaded (2003). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    2.TRON: Legacy (2010)

    6.5 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind TRON: Legacy (2010) clearly understood what makes science-fiction work — the same quality that keeps The Electric State rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    3.The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

    6.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    The Matrix Resurrections (2021) is the kind of film The Electric State fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The science-fiction overlap is real, but it's the tense emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    4.9 (2009)

    6.9 · Action · Adventure · Animation · 1h 19m

    Why you'll love it

    9 shares The Electric State's gift for science-fiction — the 2009 film delivers adventure without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    5.The Creator (2023)

    7.0 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 14m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Electric State compelling — the science-fiction, the adventure — shows up in The Creator (2023) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that tense storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    6.TRON: Ares (2025)

    6.5 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of The Electric State is alive in TRON: Ares (2025), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    7.A-X-L (2018)

    6.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    A-X-L (2018) operates in the same science-fiction as The Electric State, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The uplifting payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    8.I, Robot (2004)

    7.0 · Action · Science Fiction · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    I, Robot (2004) belongs to the same conversation as The Electric State — both anchor their science-fiction in action emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    9.Chappie (2015)

    6.8 · Crime · Action · Science Fiction · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If The Electric State's science-fiction stayed with you, Chappie (2015) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The action through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    10.A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

    7.1 · Drama · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Electric State excels in science-fiction, A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) doubles down on adventure to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Electric State?
Try The Matrix Reloaded, TRON: Legacy, The Matrix Resurrections—each shares DNA with The Electric State while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Electric State?
The Electric State (2025) is best described as Science Fiction, Adventure, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Electric State worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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