Sharknado Origins Announced as Seventh Film in the Franchise

sharknado-originsThe Asylum has confirmed a new entry in the Sharknado franchise titled Sharknado Origins, with production set to begin later this year and a summer 2026 release planned.

Director Anthony Ferrante will return, with casting to be announced.

The film is a prequel set before the 2013 original, following teenage versions of Fin and April as the first-ever shark-filled storm hits during a summer at the beach.

The franchise previously ran for six films between 2013 and 2018 and became a cult hit for its over-the-top disaster-comedy premise.

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Returns to Theaters Nationwide for One Night Only

texas-chainsaw-dayFans of classic horror will have a chance to see The Texas Chain Saw Massacre back on the big screen for a single night this summer. On August 18, 2025, 52 years to the day the film’s events are set, Dark Sky Films and Fathom Events will present the original 1974 feature in 4K at theaters nationwide.

The screening arrives after a year of 50th anniversary celebrations and recognition of the film’s place in the National Film Registry. Long regarded as one of the most influential works in the genre, Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre continues to draw both longtime fans and new audiences.

In addition to the restored feature, the event will include a sneak peek of Chain Reactions, a forthcoming documentary directed by Alexandre O. Philippe. The film examines the legacy of Texas Chain Saw through the perspectives of artists including Stephen King, Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Karyn Kusama.

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