Known for Sound
David Chrastka is a sound effects editor at Skywalker Sound. He has contributed to numerous productions, including Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Doctor Strange (2016), and Thor: Ragnarok (2017). Chrastka's work has been recognised by the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), earning him multiple nominations for the prestigious Golden Reel Award. Notably, he was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Sound Effects and Foley for Feature Film for his contributions to Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Doctor Strange. In 2024, he received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature International for his work on The Beach Boys documentary on Disney+. Beyond his film work, Chrastka has also contributed to television series, including The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew.
Filmography
30 films, 3 shows


The Fantastic 4: First Steps
2025 · 1h 55m
country: United States
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.


The Electric State
2025 · 2h 5m
country: United States
An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.


Captain America: Brave New World
2025 · 1h 59m
country: United States
After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.


The Beach Boys
2024 · 1h 53m
country: United States
A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.


Vacation Friends 2
2023 · 1h 46m
country: United States
Newly married Marcus and Emily invite Ron and Kyla, who are also newly married with a baby, to join them at a Caribbean resort, where Marcus is meeting with the owners about a construction contract for a Chicago hotel. But when the party begins the couples' relaxing vacation quickly becomes a wild adventure.


Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023 · 2h 35m
country: United States
Finding himself in a new era, and approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands.


Don't Look Up
2021 · 2h 18m
country: United States
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.


A Wrinkle in Time
2018 · 1h 49m
country: United States
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.


Thor: Ragnarok
2017 · 2h 11m
country: United States
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.


The Mummy
2017 · 1h 50m
country: United States
Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.


Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
2017 · 2h 9m
country: United States
Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.


A Cure for Wellness
2017 · 2h 26m
country: United States
An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company's CEO from an idyllic but mysterious "wellness center" at a remote location in the Swiss Alps but soon suspects that the spa's miraculous treatments are not what they seem.


Doctor Strange
2016 · 1h 55m
country: United States
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.


The Jungle Book
2016 · 1h 46m
country: United States
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.


Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015 · 2h 21m
country: United States
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.


A Most Violent Year
2014 · 2h 5m
country: United Arab Emirates
A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.


Guardians of the Galaxy
2014 · 2h 1m
country: United States
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.


Maleficent
2014 · 1h 37m
country: United States
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.


Now You See Me
2013 · 1h 56m
country: United States
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.


Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012 · 1h 28m
country: United States
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.


Mars Needs Moms
2011 · 1h 28m
country: United States
When Martians suddenly abduct his mom, mischievous Milo rushes to the rescue and discovers why all moms are so special.


Somnolence
2011 · 12m
country: Canada
By 2031, the Earth has exhausted its supply of fossil fuels. With the world on the verge of collapse, nations from around the globe form a coalition called AREN; the 'Manhattan Project' of clean self-replenishing energy. When an experiment goes wrong that threatens the world's existence, David Canterra and a team of elite soldiers are sent on a mission to stop the anomaly. What they find is a mind-bending alternate dimension, and their only way home is through the fabric of time.