Kraken (2026): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kraken is a 2026 action thriller directed by Pål Øie, starring Mikkel Bratt Silset as Erik, Steinar Klouman Hallert and Anderz Eide. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $348,873 worldwide on a $1 million budget. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
What Is Kraken About?
The premise of Kraken without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While conducting research at a remote fish farm, a marine biologist experiences a series of unsettling events. When two teenagers are brutally killed, all clues point toward the ominous deep fjord, suggesting that the waters conceal something far more terrifying than what meets the eye.
Kraken Cast & Characters
Mikkel Bratt Silset leads the cast as Erik, with Steinar Klouman Hallert as Cato and Anderz Eide as Christian. Directed by Pål Øie; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pål Øie
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Mikkel Bratt Silset as Erik -
Steinar Klouman Hallert as Cato - Anderz Eide as Christian
- Einar Haraldsson as Tim
Also Starring in Kraken
· 10 more- Silje Breivik Vigdis
- Øyvind Brandtzæg Avaldsnes
- Sara Khorami Johanne
- Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes Henriette
- Hans Morten Hansen Olav
- Filip Bargee Ramberg Hallvard
- Jenny Evensen Maria
- Jon Erik Myre Georg
- Jon Kennedy Dushime Niyokindi Tommy
- Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson Preben
More from Pål Øie
More films directed by Pål Øie, best-rated first: The Tunnel, The Tunnel, Catching the Flame and Dark Woods II.
Kraken Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kraken 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
6681 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
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TMDB 62% User score
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Kraken Plot Summary
What happens in Kraken from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the icy expanse of the Arctic Ocean, near the edge of the North Pole, a Swedish-led expedition of geologists pushes scientific boundaries with a series of hydrological tests using explosive charges. The duo, Julia and Oskar, work under stark conditions, their snowmobiling trek and careful measurements unfolding against a backdrop of deep blue ice and endless white. When their camp is suddenly swallowed by the shifting ice, the mystery thickens: nearby, the experimental submarine Ataman Yermak has been moving beneath the ice, its mission intertwined with dangerous secrecy. As the crew reports strange activity and then suffers catastrophic damage, the emergency beacon is jettisoned into the cold dark, a beacon that will soon pull two very different fleets toward a shared, perilous fate.
Full summary
The whole story of Kraken, scene by scene
Kraken Box Office & Budget
Kraken grossed $348,873 worldwide on a $1 million budget, 35% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$348.9K
35% of its budget back
- International
- $348.9K
- Budget
- $1M
Kraken Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Unleashing the Kraken June 1
How Well Do You Know Kraken?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Near which geographical feature does the opening expedition of geologists conduct their hydrological tests?
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Kraken FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Kraken, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kraken?
Kraken runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Kraken released?
Kraken was released on June 12, 2026.
Who directed Kraken?
Kraken was directed by Pål Øie.
More films by Pål Øie Who is in the cast of Kraken?
Kraken stars Mikkel Bratt Silset as Erik, Steinar Klouman Hallert as Cato and Anderz Eide as Christian, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Kraken make at the box office?
Kraken grossed $348,873 worldwide on a budget of $1 million.
How is Kraken rated?
Kraken has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62% on TMDB.
Does Kraken have a post-credit scene?
No. Kraken has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kraken in?
The original language of Kraken is Norwegian.
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