

Kraken (2026) is a Norwegian action-thriller/monster film directed by Pål Øie (co-directed by Sjur Aarthun) and produced by Nordisk Film Production AS. Set in Norway and performed primarily in Norwegian, this creature feature brings ancient sea-monster mythology to modern cinema with suspenseful storytelling and stunning visual effects. The film blends action, horror, and mystery as it explores what lurks in the uncharted depths of the world’s deepest fjord.
In the remote fjord community of Vangsnes, marine biologist Johanne is conducting research on a coastal fish farm when strange and deadly events begin to unfold. After two local teenagers are brutally killed under mysterious circumstances, all signs point to the dark waters of Norway’s deepest fjord. Locals whisper about an ancient sea creature too massive and powerful to be believed—but Johanne refuses to dismiss the signs.
As tension rises and eerie phenomena multiply, it becomes clear that something colossal dwells in the hidden depths a mythical monster as large as a mountain with countless crushing arms ready to drag anything into oblivion.
Faced with fear, skepticism, and her own scientific curiosity, Johanne must confront the terrifying truth beneath the surface before the creature emerges to wreak havoc on land. Kraken is a gripping tale of survival and the unknown that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.