Sharknado Origins: The Epic Backstory You Never Knew You Wanted!

Buckle up, Sharknado fans, because The Asylum is about to unleash a storm of chaos that's bound to leave your heads spinning! Reports are hot off the press that the legendary B-movie powerhouse is gearing up for a spectacular return with Sharknado 7: Sharknado Origins! Variety has the scoop, and it's shaping up to be a rip-roaring ride of a lifetime, set to premiere in the sizzling summer of 2026!

Helmed once more by the visionary director Anthony Ferrante, production on Sharknado Origins is kicking off before the year hits its finale. We've even got a first glimpse of the thrilling Sharknado Origins poster – check it out and get hyped for what’s to come!

Returning to the roots and ramping up the insanity, Sharknado Origins takes us back before the ill-fated storm of 2013. It's time to bask in the sweet, nostalgia-tinged chaos of young love as we follow teenage versions of Fin and April. Just as sparks fly, they're swept up in the whirlwind of the very first Sharknado! Will series stars Ian Ziering and Tara Reid make a surprise return? Keep your fins crossed!

The tagline keeps it cheeky: "Nothing says young love like airborne predators!" So prepare yourself for an exhilarating ride filled with the tongue-in-cheek thrills that turned Sharknado into an unforgettable sensation. Let's face it, few B-movies have ever made us cheer as loud or laugh as hard. From its outrageously creative titles to its compellingly low-budget charm, the franchise has earned its place in cult film history.

The phenomenon sliced through audiences from 2013 to 2018, culminating in The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time, which claimed to close the saga. But now, Sharknado Origins promises to unravel the story of how it all began, adding a thrilling new chapter to an already epic tale.

While we hang ten on possible 2026 viewing platforms—will it be a TV movie spectacular or a theatrical shark spectacular?—take a peek at our curated list of other jaw-dropping shark movies that continue to blow our minds.

By Michael Cripe, Gaming and Entertainment Writer. Follow his wild adventures on Bluesky and Twitter.