Super 8_
"It arrives."
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Super 8 earned $260.1M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 420% return on investment.
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Year context
Super 8 was released 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (20)
Joel Courtney
Joe Lamb
Elle Fanning
Alice Dainard
Riley Griffiths
Charles Kaznyk
Kyle Chandler
Jackson Lamb
Noah Emmerich
Nelec
AJ Michalka
Jen Kaznyk
Ryan Lee
Cary McCarthy
Ron Eldard
Louis Dainard
Gabriel Basso
Martin Read
Bruce Greenwood
Cooper
Zach Mills
Preston
Jessica Tuck
Mrs. Kaznyk
Joel McKinnon Miller
Mr. Kaznyk
Britt Flatmo
Peg Kaznyk
Glynn Turman
Dr. Woodward
Richard T. Jones
Overmyer
TQ
Tom Quinn
Mr. McCandless
Caitríona Balfe
Elizabeth Lamb
Amanda Foreman
Lydia Connors - Ch 14 News Anchor
David Gallagher
Donny
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$50.0M
Budget
$260.1M
Revenue
+420%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (6,946 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$260,100,000
Profit
+$210,100,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Super 8 about?
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
How long is Super 8?
Super 8 has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who directed Super 8?
Super 8 was directed by J.J. Abrams.
Who stars in Super 8?
The cast of Super 8 includes Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Kyle Chandler, Noah Emmerich.
How much did Super 8 make at the box office?
Super 8 earned $260,100,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,000,000.
What is the rating of Super 8?
Super 8 has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 6,946 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Science Fiction
Mystery
KEYWORDS (11)
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