Disney+ Bites into “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires”. Disney dropped the first look at “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” the latest chapter in its wildly popular musical “ZOMBIES” saga. Fan-favorite couple Zed (Milo Manheim) and Addison (Meg Donnelly) are back, but this time they’re facing a new supernatural showdown.
What’s happening: The fourth installment sees Zed and Addison’s summer road trip take an unexpected turn, plunging them into a rivalry between Daywalkers and Vampires. They’ll encounter new characters Nova (Freya Skye), a fierce Daywalker, and Victor (Malachi Barton), a proud Vampire, as they navigate their roles as camp counselors trying to bridge the divide.
Key details:
- Premiere: Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.
- Streaming: Friday, July 11 globally on Disney+. It will also be available on Disney Channel On Demand.
- New faces joining the familiar: Kylee Russell (Eliza), Chandler Kinney (Willa), Julian Lerner (Ray), Swayam Bhatia (Vera), Mekonnen Knife (Vargas), Lisa Chappell (Vampire Eldress), and Jonno Roberts (Commander Bright) round out the cast.
- Music and moves: The movie will feature nine new original songs alongside reprises of “Someday” and “Ain’t No Doubt About It,” with choreography by Dondraico Johnson and an original score by Tom Howe.
- Behind the camera: Paul Hoen, who directed the previous three films, returns. The screenplay is by David Light, Joseph Raso, and Josh Cagan, who also executive produce alongside Hoen, Manheim, Donnelly, Jane Fleming, and Mark Ordesky.
The big picture: The “ZOMBIES” franchise has been a consistent hit for Disney, resonating strongly with young audiences.
- The first three movies all ranked #1 among key kid and tween demographics during their premiere years.
- The franchise has amassed nearly a quarter of a billion streaming hours on Disney+.
- Its music boasts over 5.7 billion streams across various platforms, with two soundtracks reaching #1 on the Billboard Top Kid Albums chart.
What’s next: Beyond the movie, the “Descendants/ZOMBIES: Worlds Collide Tour” will hit over 43 North American arenas this summer, showcasing music from “ZOMBIES 4” alongside hits from the “Descendants” and previous “ZOMBIES” films. A range of merchandise, including apparel, accessories, costumes, and Mattel dolls, is also on the horizon.
The bottom line: “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” looks set to further solidify the franchise’s position as a powerhouse in youth entertainment, promising more music, dance, and supernatural drama for its dedicated fan base. The first three “ZOMBIES” movies are currently available to stream on Disney+.
