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Sharknado Returns: Anthony Ferrante to Direct Surprise Seventh Film

The Sharknado franchise is making a surprising comeback after supposedly ending in 2018. Production company The Asylum is developing "Sharknado Origins" as a prequel to the original films. Director Anthony Ferrante will return to helm the project, which begins production later this year. The film will explore teenage versions of Fin and April's first meeting during the initial sharknado event.

Key Points: Sharknado 7 in Development with Anthony Ferrante Directing

  • Anthony Ferrante returns to direct the seventh Sharknado film
  • Prequel reveals teenage Fin and April's origin story
  • Production begins later this year for 2026 release
  • Sharknado 2 remains franchise's most-watched with 3.9M viewers
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'Sharknado' 7 in works, Anthony Ferrante to direct

The cult Sharknado franchise returns with 'Sharknado Origins,' a prequel revealing teenage Fin and April's first encounter. Anthony Ferrante directs for 2026 release.

"The film will take place before 2013's first 'Sharknado' - Variety"

Washington DC, November 15

'Sharknado', the hit movie franchise that supposedly wrapped in 2018 after six sequels, is coming back with its next instalment, reported Variety.

The Asylum, production house for Sharknado, which landed an unexpected hit with its low-budget thriller about a tornado that lifts sharks out of the ocean and deposits them in Los Angeles, has announced that it is in development on 'Sharknado Origins.'

According to the outlet, the production is slated to begin later this year with director Anthony Ferrante returning to the helm.

Casting will be announced soon, with a summer 2026 release eyed.

As the title suggests, the film will take place before 2013's first 'Sharknado,' and is set to introduce audiences to a teenage Fin (played by Ian Ziering in the original six movies) and April (who was played by Tara Reid), reported Variety.

The two cross paths during a perfect beach summer, where sparks immediately fly. But just as Fin is about to seal the moment with a promise ring, the sky darkens, a massive funnel cloud forms, and sharks dramatically erupt from the ocean.

Following 'Sharknado' came 'Sharknado 2: The Second One,' which drew the series' biggest audience of approximately 3.9 million viewers, followed by 'Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!' 'Sharknado: The 4th Awakens,' 'Sharknado 5: Global Swarming,' and eventually 2018's 'The Last Sharknado,' reported Variety.

- ANI

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Rohit P
I remember watching the first Sharknado during college days with my hostel friends. We laughed so much! The concept is ridiculous but somehow entertaining. Looking forward to the origin story - maybe they'll explain how sharks learned to fly! 🦈🌪️
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Ananya R
With so many real issues in the world, why are they spending money on another Sharknado? The novelty wore off after the second movie. I'd rather watch a good Bollywood comedy or some meaningful cinema. This feels like beating a dead shark at this point.
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Vikram M
My kids love these movies! They don't care about logic or physics - they just enjoy the crazy action and flying sharks. As a parent, I'm happy there's something we can watch together that's just pure fun without any complicated messages. Family entertainment!
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Michael C
Living in Mumbai, I can't help but imagine what a "Sharknado" would look like here - sharks flying around Marine Drive and landing in local trains! 😄 The absurdity is what makes this franchise special. Count me in for the seventh installment!
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Sarah B
I appreciate that they're trying something different with an origin story instead of just repeating the same formula. The teenage Fin and April angle could be interesting if done right. Hope they maintain the self-aware humor that made the earlier movies work.

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