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Arena (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Arena (2011) movie poster

Arena is a 2011 sci-fi thriller directed by Jonah Loop, starring Kellan Lutz as David Lord, Nina Dobrev and Katia Winter. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $4,800 worldwide.

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Arena (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Jonah Loop
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Motion Picture Corporation of America
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Arena About?

The premise of Arena without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

David Lord is thrust into a brutal, high‑tech gladiatorial arena where contestants must fight to the death for the thrill of a global online audience. As he battles both physical opponents and the ruthless producers, he discovers that the true fight is for his own survival and humanity.

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Cast & crew

Arena Cast & Characters

Kellan Lutz leads the cast as David Lord, with Nina Dobrev as Lori Lord and Katia Winter as Milla. Directed by Jonah Loop; 32 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Arena Plot Summary

What happens in Arena from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The Deathgames is an illegal web-show featuring a brutal, modern-day gladiator arena where combatants fight to the death. David Lord, a fireman and paramedic, gets into a terrible car accident with his pregnant girlfriend Lori Lord, who does not survive the crash. Grief-stricken, he drowns his sorrows at a local bar, while a mysterious woman, Milla, watches him from afar. After witnessing him easily subdue the bar’s bouncer, Milla seduces him before incapacitating him and allowing him to be kidnapped.

Milla is a recruiter for The Deathgames, which is run by the confident Logan. Logan explains the grim contract: David can win his freedom after ten fights, provided the tenth opponent is Logan’s top henchman, Kaden.

Full summary

The whole story of Arena, scene by scene

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Box office

Arena Box Office

Arena grossed $4,800 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.8K

International
$4.8K
Videos

Arena Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Arena.

Arena (2011) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Arena?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Which actor portrays the protagonist David Lord?
Cars

Cars in Arena

9 cars on screen, including the 1993 BMW 5 E34 and the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe.

All 9 cars
  • 1993 BMW 5 E34 in Arena 1993 BMW 5 E34 Important role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe in Arena 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role
  • 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe in Arena 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role
  • 1995 Ford Explorer in Arena 1995 Ford Explorer Minor role
Details

Arena Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Arena 2011” and “Combate mortal”.

Also known as
  • Arena 2011
  • Combate mortal
  • Deathgames
  • 電玩競技場
  • 竞技场
  • Arena, les gladiateurs de la mort
  • Death Games
  • Aréna
  • Арена
  • Arena (Combate mortal)
  • 电玩竞技场
  • הזירה
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  • 아레나: 더 파이터
  • Arena: Desafío mortal
  • キリング・ゲーム
  • الحلبة
  • 擂台爭霸
  • อารีน่า สนามเลือดคนสู้คน

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FAQ

Arena FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Arena, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Arena?

Arena runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Arena released?

Arena was released on October 11, 2011.

Who directed Arena?

Arena was directed by Jonah Loop.

Who is in the cast of Arena?

Arena stars Kellan Lutz as David Lord, Nina Dobrev as Lori Lord and Katia Winter as Milla, among 32 credited actors.

How much did Arena make at the box office?

Arena grossed $4,800 worldwide.

Does Arena have a post-credit scene?

No. Arena has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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