Kraken
Кракен
Synopsis
A Russian missile submarine disappears without trace during a secret mission in the Greenland Sea. A vessel is deployed to search for it, captained by the brother of the missing submarine’s commander. The search crew is tasked with locating the submarine and preventing a top-secret weapon from falling into enemy hands. Meanwhile, a geological research operation at the North Pole awakens the Kraken, a giant deep-water monster with an incredible ability to camouflage and an uncanny intelligence. As the search party narrows in on the missing submarine, they will encounter the legendary creature of the deep.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-19
Top Cast
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Alexander Petrov
Victor Voronin
Aleksey Guskov
Rear Admiral Olshanskiy
Victor Dobronravov
Aleksandr Voronin
Sergey Garmash
Admiral Belousov
Diana Pozharskaya
Dzhuliya
Anton Rival
Oscar
Aleksandr Ratnikov
Tatarinov
Sergey Kempo
Koshkin
Anton Bogdanov
Ryabov
Oleg Gaas
Ipatov
Daniil Popov
Antushev
Vladislav Khitrik
Mishukov
Spartak Sumchenko
Sekach
Pyotr Rykov
Shirokorad
Mikhail Evlanov
Doctor
Anna Kamenkova
Mother
Kristina Brodskaya
Irina
Vasily Brichenko
Tarasyuk
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolay Lebedev
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexey Sidorov, Nikolay Lebedev
- Original Score
- Artyom Vasilev
- Original Title
- Кракен
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Studio Trite, Russia 1, Central Partnership, Cinema Foundation of Russia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolay Lebedev
Alexey Sidorov, Nikolay Lebedev
Artyom Vasilev
Sergey Machilsky
Helios Chuchka
Nikita Mikhalkov, Leonid Vereshchagin, Anton Zlatopolskiy, Ruben Dishdishyan
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolay Lebedev
Director
Nikita Mikhalkov
Producer
Leonid Vereshchagin
Producer
Sergey Machilsky
Director of Photography
Anton Zlatopolskiy
Producer
Ruben Dishdishyan
Producer
Yuliya Charandaeva
Production Design
Helios Chuchka
Editor
Aleksandr Stetsenko
Stunt Coordinator
Artyom Vasilev
Original Music Composer
Alexey Sidorov
Screenplay
Nikolay Lebedev
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kraken
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What is Kraken about?
A Russian missile submarine disappears without trace during a secret mission in the Greenland Sea. A vessel is deployed to search for it, captained by the brother of the missing submarine’s commander. The search crew is tasked with locating the submarine and preventing a top-secret weapon from falling into enemy hands. Meanwhile, a geological research operation at the North Pole awakens the Kraken, a giant deep-water monster with an incredible ability to camouflage and an uncanny intelligence. As the search party narrows in on the missing submarine, they will encounter the legendary creature of the deep.
Who directed Kraken?
Kraken was directed by Nikolay Lebedev.
Who stars in Kraken?
The principal cast of Kraken includes Alexander Petrov, Aleksey Guskov, Victor Dobronravov, Sergey Garmash, Diana Pozharskaya.
When was Kraken released and how long is it?
Kraken was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Kraken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kraken was composed by Artyom Vasilev.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kraken?
Kraken holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).