Kraken
“Only 5% of the ocean has been explored for a reason…”
Synopsis
A marine biologist is doing research on a fish farm when she encounters several strange occurrences. Along with the brutal deaths of two teenagers, all signs point to the deep fjord; can there be more to the depths than the eye can see?
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysBrussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF)
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.33x
+$13.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pål Øie
- Screenplay & Story
- Vilde Eide, Kjersti Helen Rasmussen, Natasha Arthur
- Original Score
- Roy Westad
- Original Title
- Kraken
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.3M
- Production Studios
- Handmade films in Norwegian Woods, Nordisk Film Norway
Top Cast
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Sara Khorami
Johanne
Mikkel Bratt Silset
Erik
Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes
Henriette
Øyvind Brandtzæg
Avaldsnes
Jenny Evensen
Maria
Steinar Klouman Hallert
Cato
Filip Bargee Ramberg
Hallvard
Jon Erik Myre
Georg
Hans Morten Hansen
Olav
Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson
Preben
Jon Kennedy Dushime Niyokindi
Tommy
Silje Breivik
Vigdis
Anderz Eide
Kayakinstruktør
Tor Christian Bleikli
Ribtur-arrangør
Jon Bleiklie Devik
Johannes sjef
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pål Øie
Vilde Eide, Kjersti Helen Rasmussen, Natasha Arthur
Roy Westad
Amund Lie, Sjur Aarthun
Sjur Aarthun
Einar Loftesnes, John Einar Hagen
Department Leadership Roster
Vilde Eide
Writer
Einar Loftesnes
Producer
Pål Øie
Director
John Einar Hagen
Producer
Kjersti Helen Rasmussen
Writer
Oula Kitti
Stunt Coordinator
Sjur Aarthun
Director of Photography
Kari Kankaanpää
Production Design
Theodor Groeneboom
Visual Effects Supervisor
Janne Karjalainen
Costume Design
Natasha Arthur
Writer
Roy Westad
Original Music Composer
Sjur Aarthun
Editor
Alexander Kadim
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-26
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Threat • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kraken
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kraken about?
A marine biologist is doing research on a fish farm when she encounters several strange occurrences. Along with the brutal deaths of two teenagers, all signs point to the deep fjord; can there be more to the depths than the eye can see?
Who directed Kraken?
Kraken was directed by Pål Øie.
Who stars in Kraken?
The principal cast of Kraken includes Sara Khorami, Mikkel Bratt Silset, Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes, Øyvind Brandtzæg, Jenny Evensen.
When was Kraken released and how long is it?
Kraken was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kraken?
Kraken had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $14.3M at the worldwide box office (14.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Kraken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kraken was composed by Roy Westad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kraken?
Kraken holds official age classifications: DE: 12; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).