Sharknado 2 Breaks Syfy Record For Most Watched Original Movie

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Despite it's pointless nature, Sharknado 2 has become Syfy's most watched original movie ever according to Entertainment Weekly.

"Sharknadoes might not be good for humankind, but they're definitely good for ratings: 3.9 million viewers tuned in to Syfy Wednesday night to watch the premiere of Sharknado 2," said the EW article.

"The first Sharknado aired in July 2013 and brought in 1.4 million viewers for its premiere, with 570,000 of those watching belonging in the coveted 18-49 age bracket. For Sharknado 2?s premiere, 1.8 million of the 3.9 millions viewers were in the 18-49 demo."

The film has been increasingly popular among social media as the millions of fans who tuned in to watch, tweeted about the madness they were witnessing.

Tara Reid, Ian Ziering and Mark McGrath are among some of the talent in Sharknado 2.