These new supernaturals are not afraid to make some waves. A fifth installment of the hit Disney Channel Original Movie ‘ZOMBIES‘ franchise has been greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel. While Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim will not be reprising their roles in the latest installment they will still be lending their talents behind the camera. Donnelly and Manheim are on board to executive produce the newest movie.
The torch has been passed and we’re excited to see just how Malachi Barton and Freya Skye continue to uplift the heart of what makes this franchise so special.
Meet the Cast of Zombies 5
From left to right: Trevor Tordjman, Malachi Barton, Freya Skye, Swayam Bhatia, Julian Lerner, Mekonnen Knife, Diaana Babnicova, Taylor Oliver, Olive Mortimer, Emily Costtrici (Disney/David Astorga)
The returning cast are Malachi Barton and Freya Skye as Nova and Victor. While Trevor Tordjman returns as Bucky, the beloved cheer captain and cousin of Addison from the original trilogy. Swayam Bhatia as Vera, Julian Lerner as Ray, and Mekonnen Knife as Vargas from ‘ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires.’ New to the franchise are a trio of mysterious mermaids: Diaana Babnicova as cool-girl Pearl, Taylor Oliver as bad-boy Fin, and Olive Mortimer as tech-wiz Sandy. Emily Costtrici joins the cast as zombie Izzy, Zed’s zombie cousin and new transfer student.
The film begins production this spring in New Zealand. An official title will be announced at a later date.
Zombies 5 Picks Up Where Zombies 4 Left off
Following the events of ‘ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires,‘ the newfound peace between the Daywalkers and Vampires is put to the test when a band of fierce mermaids arrives in Rayburn, making waves and casting a persuasive siren song to lure in new allies. Nova and Victor must unite their groups once more to discover what the mermaids are really after in order to protect the fragile harmony they worked so hard to build.
Could there also be opportunities for other former Zombies cast members to make an appearance in the fifth installment? Fans will have to wait and see.
Paul Hoen, director and executive producer of the entire ‘ZOMBIES‘ franchise, will return for this latest installment. Also returning are executive producers Jane Fleming, Mark Ordesky, Joseph Raso and David Light. Producer Skot Bright, alongside Manheim and Donnelly. The movie features next-level dance sequences, choreographed by Dondraico Johnson, and an original score composed by Tom Howe. Joining the creative team are writers Chris Hazzard, Michael Fontana and Eydie Faye.
‘Zombies 5‘ will be making a splash coming soon to Disney+ and Disney Channel in 2027.
