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Sharknado Franchise Revived with Prequel: Fin and April's Origin Story
15 Nov
Summary
- Asylum Studios announces new Sharknado prequel, "Sharknado Origins"
- Prequel will tell the story of teen Fin and April meeting as the first Sharknado hits
- Original Sharknado director Anthony Ferrante returns, but stars Ian Ziering and Tara Reid will not
In a move that may signal an impending economic recession, Asylum Studios has announced plans to produce a new installment in the Sharknado franchise. Titled "Sharknado Origins," the prequel will take viewers back to the beginning, chronicling the first encounter between teenage Fin and April as the initial Sharknado strikes.
While the original Sharknado director, Anthony Ferrante, is set to return to the helm, the film will not feature the franchise's previous stars, Ian Ziering and Tara Reid. Instead, the prequel will focus on the early lives of the characters, exploring how their fateful meeting at the beach coincided with the emergence of the deadly storm.
Production on Sharknado Origins is scheduled to commence later this year, with a potential release slated for summer 2026. The decision to revisit the Sharknado saga has raised eyebrows, as the series has developed a cult following over the years, known for its over-the-top premise and B-movie charm. However, the studio's willingness to continue the franchise suggests that they believe there is still an audience eager to witness the origins of this iconic natural disaster.
