Kraken (2026 film)
2026 monster film by Pål Øie
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Kraken is a 2026 Norwegian monster action horror film directed by Pål Øie, written by Vilde Eide, Kjersti Helen Rasmussen, and Natasha Arthur and from the story of Øie and Sjur Aarthun. The film stars Sara Khorami, Mikkel Bratt Silset, and Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes. It follows a marine biologist investigating strange deaths in a Norwegian fjord that may be linked to the legendary sea monster.[2]
- Vilde Eide
- Kjersti Helen Rasmussen
- Natasha Arthur
- Pål Øie
- Sjur Aarthun
- John Einar Hagen
- Einar Loftesnes
- Vindhya Sagar
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| Directed by | Pål Øie |
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| Cinematography | Sjur Aarthun |
| Edited by | Sjur Aarthun |
| Music by | Roy Westad |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Budget | €5.3 million |
Plot
Cast
- Sara Khorami as Johanne
- Mikkel Bratt Silset as Erik
- Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes as Henriette
- Øyvind Brandtzæg as Avaldsnes
- Jenny Evensen as Maria
- Steinar Klouman Hallert as Cato
- Filip Bargee Ramberg as Hallvard
- Hans Morten Hansen as Olav
- Jon Erik Myre as Georg
- Silje Breivik as Vigdis
- Anderz Eide as Kayakinstruktør
- Jon Kennedy Dushime Niyokindi as Tommy
- Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson as Preben
- Einar Haraldsson as Tim
Production
Kraken was directed by Pål Øie, known for the 2019 disaster film The Tunnel. The screenplay was written by Vilde Eide, with additional writing by Kjersti Helen Rasmussen and Natasha Arthur. It was produced by Nordisk Film Production’s John Einar Hagen and Einar Loftesnes in collaboration with Handmade Films in Norwegian Woods, a company specializing in genre titles based on Norwegian folklore.[3] The budget was €5.3 million.[4] TrustNordisk acquired international sales rights.[5] Samuel Goldwyn Films handles U.S. distribution.[6]
The film was shot in Lohja, Finland. Principal photography took place in Norwegian fjords, utilizing a mix of aerial, underwater, and practical effects to depict the creature.[7][8]
Release
The film originally set for release in 2025 but was later postponed and was premiered at Tromsø International Film Festival on January 23, 2026,[9] Gothenburg Film Festival on January 29, 2026,[10] Oslo Premiere on February 6, 2026, Monster of Film on March 22, 2026, Night Visions Film Festival on March 27, 2026,[11] and was also screened at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival on April 12, 2026.[12]
The film was also released in Sweden on May 1, 2026, Philippines on May 13, 2026, under 888 Films International,[13] and scheduled to release in Germany on July 23, 2026. However, Samuel Goldwyn Films still hasn't announced any date for the release in the United States.[14]