What is the Sharknado Origins prequel about?

The Sharknado Origins prequel will tell the story of how teenage Fin and April met one summer at the beach, just as the first Sharknado emerged from the ocean.

Who is directing the Sharknado Origins prequel?

Anthony Ferrante, who directed all previous Sharknado films, will be returning to direct the Sharknado Origins prequel.

When will the Sharknado Origins prequel be released?

Production on Sharknado Origins is set to begin later this year, with a potential release in summer 2026.

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Sharknado Franchise Revived with Prequel: Fin and April's Origin Story

15 Nov, 2025

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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

Sharknado Franchise Revived with Prequel: Fin and April's Origin Story

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.