Mockbuster

Mockbuster is a comedic documentary scheduled for release on July 10, 2026. The film follows a struggling filmmaker who is invited by The Asylum — the production company known for low-budget films including the Sharknado franchise — to direct one of its signature mockbusters, low-cost films produced to capitalize on the release of major studio titles. Working under a micro budget and a six-day production window, the filmmaker navigates the tension between commercial constraints and creative ambition. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of low-budget filmmaking within one of the genre's most prolific studios.