Kraken (2026)
Neither audiences nor critics are sold.
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Kraken opened in theatres in Mexico on 22 Oct 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
What the audience says
Kraken is an average Norwegian film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It's sitting at 6.2/10 on TMDB across 366 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 94 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. It opened in theatres in Mexico on 22 Oct 2026 — check back here for its streaming arrival.
A love-it-or-hate-it reception, right down the middle. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 94 minutes on it?
94 minutes of Norwegian horror, leaning action. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- At 6.2/10 from 366 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
A marine biologist is doing research on a fish farm when she encounters several strange occurrences. Along with the brutal deaths of two teenagers, all signs point to the deep fjord; can there be more to the depths than the eye can see?
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 34m — short |
| Watch with family? | B · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Action |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Pål Øie
Cast
When is Kraken coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Kraken opened in theatres in Mexico on 22 Oct 2026. Norwegian releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around November and December 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Mexico
Availability as of 24 Oct 2026 — checked that day: not on any streaming service in Mexico yet.
Trailer
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