The SyFy Channel mega-hit film Sharknado, which created a social media firestorm when it debuted earlier this month, will be headed to a Regal Cinemas near you in over 200 select theaters across the nation on Friday, August 2nd. Regal Cinemas is hoping to recreate a Rocky Horror type film experience, read more for all the details and find out if it will be headed to your city.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Regal Cinemas will host midnight shows of Sharknado on August 2 at roughly 200 theaters across the country, including New York City’s Regal Union Square Stadium 14 and L.A.’s Regal L.A. Live Stadium 14.
The film created a twitter sensation when it aired on SyFy two weeks ago, causing a whirlwind (pun intended) of interest over the film. SyFy has since re-aired the movie with even larger ratings than the premiere and plans on re-airing the film yet again.
Regal is hoping to create an experience similar to theatrical showings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show by featuring Sharknado on the big screen.
“You know how audiences have had fun with Rocky Horror Picture Show over the years. If the internet reactions to this film are any indication, then our moviegoers are primed and ready to enjoy Sharknado larger than life in cinemas,” Chris Sylvia, director of digital marketing for Regal Entertainment Group, said in a statement. “Regal is proud to be giving our guests this chance to fuel the social media whirlwind by inviting friends to come to the show and tweeting reactions.”
Ken Thewes, Regal’s chief marketing officer added: “There’s just something epic about watching these huge beasts on the big screen with your friends and family. The crowd reactions will make for a memorable experience in our theatres.”
Tickets will cost $12.50 each.
Click here to see the complete list of participating theaters.
