The Norwegian monster hit film Troll rocketed to the top of the global charts on Netflix shortly after its launch on December 1st, 2022, and became the most watched non-English film on the streaming platform with 103 million completed views. It is still the most streamed non-English film on Netflix to date.
“Making Troll was a lifelong dream come true, and the reception our Norwegian movie has received around the world has been unbelievable. I am beyond excited that we now get to embark on the next journey of this great adventure.”
Roar Uthaug, director & co-writer
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The Story
Troll 2 picks up with the arrival of a new and even more dangerous troll who wreaks havoc across Norway. Nora, Andreas, and Kristoffer are thrown into their most dangerous mission yet, this time armed with UV light-based technology designed to exploit the trolls’ fatal weakness to sunlight.
Watch an official clip from Troll 2:
The Cast
The main cast of Troll 2 includes Ine Marie Wilmann (Troll, War Sailor) as paleontologist Nora Tidemann, Kim Falck (Troll, MILF of Norway) as political advisor Andreas Isaksen, and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen (Troll, Eddie the Eagle) as Kristoffer Holm, former Captain now a Major. In addition, actors Sara Khorami and Karoline Viktoria Sletteng Garvang make up the cast for the sequel.
Troll 2. Courtesy of Netflix
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Locations & Production
In September 2023, Netflix officially confirmed Troll 2, with filming set to begin in 2024 at several locations in Norway. In March 2024, a large film crew arrived in Trondheim, Norway’s fourth-largest city, to start shooting the sequel, as reported by NRK. The famous Nidarosdomen Cathedral served as a location for the film, alongside other places in the city. This Under Dusken article provides behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of Troll 2 in Trondheim, along with details about the production.
Another central film location for Troll 2 is Jotunheimen. The name appropriately means the ‘Home of the Giants’, and this spectacular mountain landscape, which was also an epic setting for Troll, is located in the municipality of Lom in central southern Norway, a 5-6 hours drive north-west of Oslo. Jotunheimen was also one of the finalists for the EUFCN Location Award in 2023, and the Jotunheimen National Park area inhabits two of the highest peaks in Northern Europe, Galdhøpiggen (8,100 ft) and Glittertind (8,087 ft).
Filming of Troll 2 in Jotunheimen started in April 2024, and it was covered in this article (in Norwegian) by NRK, including a few behind-the-scenes photos from the shooting.
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“We are thrilled to bring Troll 2 to life, again spinning on a Norwegian fairy-tale figure played, directed, and produced by Norwegians.”
Espen Horn & Kristian Strand Sinkerud, producers
TheTeam
Troll 2, the sequel, reunites director Roar Uthaug (Troll, The Wave), writer Espen Aukan (Troll, Viking Wolf), and producers Espen Horn and Kristian Strand Sinkerud at the Oslo-based production house Motion Blur, the core team behind the success of Troll. Also revisiting the Troll universe is composer Johannes Ringen, who crafted the atmospheric score for the first film.
Troll 2 is in post-production with a focus on visual effects. According to producer Espen Horn, the film will be released sometime in the autumn of 2025.
Take a look at these behind-the-scenes photos from the first Troll film set, showcasing the stunning Norwegian landscapes and epic troll action:
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The Norwegian monster hit film Troll rocketed to the top of the global charts on Netflix shortly after its launch on December 1st, 2022, and became the most watched non-English film on the streaming platform with 103 million completed views. It is still the most streamed non-English film on Netflix to date.
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The Story
Troll 2 picks up with the arrival of a new and even more dangerous troll who wreaks havoc across Norway. Nora, Andreas, and Kristoffer are thrown into their most dangerous mission yet, this time armed with UV light-based technology designed to exploit the trolls’ fatal weakness to sunlight.
Watch an official clip from Troll 2:
The Cast
The main cast of Troll 2 includes Ine Marie Wilmann (Troll, War Sailor) as paleontologist Nora Tidemann, Kim Falck (Troll, MILF of Norway) as political advisor Andreas Isaksen, and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen (Troll, Eddie the Eagle) as Kristoffer Holm, former Captain now a Major. In addition, actors Sara Khorami and Karoline Viktoria Sletteng Garvang make up the cast for the sequel.
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Locations & Production
In September 2023, Netflix officially confirmed Troll 2, with filming set to begin in 2024 at several locations in Norway. In March 2024, a large film crew arrived in Trondheim, Norway’s fourth-largest city, to start shooting the sequel, as reported by NRK. The famous Nidarosdomen Cathedral served as a location for the film, alongside other places in the city. This Under Dusken article provides behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of Troll 2 in Trondheim, along with details about the production.
Another central film location for Troll 2 is Jotunheimen. The name appropriately means the ‘Home of the Giants’, and this spectacular mountain landscape, which was also an epic setting for Troll, is located in the municipality of Lom in central southern Norway, a 5-6 hours drive north-west of Oslo. Jotunheimen was also one of the finalists for the EUFCN Location Award in 2023, and the Jotunheimen National Park area inhabits two of the highest peaks in Northern Europe, Galdhøpiggen (8,100 ft) and Glittertind (8,087 ft).
Filming of Troll 2 in Jotunheimen started in April 2024, and it was covered in this article (in Norwegian) by NRK, including a few behind-the-scenes photos from the shooting.
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The Team
Troll 2, the sequel, reunites director Roar Uthaug (Troll, The Wave), writer Espen Aukan (Troll, Viking Wolf), and producers Espen Horn and Kristian Strand Sinkerud at the Oslo-based production house Motion Blur, the core team behind the success of Troll. Also revisiting the Troll universe is composer Johannes Ringen, who crafted the atmospheric score for the first film.
See the full cast & crew here.
Status & Netflix Release
Troll 2 is in post-production with a focus on visual effects. According to producer Espen Horn, the film will be released sometime in the autumn of 2025.
Take a look at these behind-the-scenes photos from the first Troll film set, showcasing the stunning Norwegian landscapes and epic troll action:
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
Sources: Netflix/TUDUM/NRK Photos: Courtesy of Netflix
This post/page may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. For details, visit our Affiliate Disclosure page.
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