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Zombies 3

Zombies 3 is a 2022 American science fiction musical comedy-drama film and the third installment in Disney’s Zombies franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Zombies 3 is a 2022 American science fiction musical comedy-drama film and the third installment in Disney’s Zombies franchise. It premiered on Disney+ on July 15, 2022, and later aired on Disney Channel on August 12, 2022. The film follows Zed, Addison, and the residents of Seabrook as they face an alien arrival during their senior year.

Plot

The story follows Zed and Addison during their senior year at Seabrook High. Their plans for college and the town’s cheer competition are complicated when extraterrestrial visitors arrive in Seabrook.

Production and release

Zombies 3 was produced as a Disney+ original film. It premiered on Disney+ in July 2022 and later aired on Disney Channel in August 2022.

Cast and characters

The film features returning lead actors Milo Manheim as Zed and Meg Donnelly as Addison. Several supporting cast members from earlier entries in the franchise also return.

Franchise context

Zombies 3 continues the Disney Zombies series, which blends musical numbers, fantasy elements, and teen comedy. It expands the franchise’s setting from humans, zombies, and werewolves to include aliens.

Key facts

  • It is a sequel to Zombies (2018) and Zombies 2 (2020).
  • The film is set in Seabrook, where humans, zombies, and werewolves coexist.
  • The plot centers on an alien group that arrives in town and disrupts Seabrook’s plans.
  • Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly reprise their roles as Zed and Addison.
  • The film premiered on Disney+ before a later Disney Channel broadcast.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zombies 3?
Zombies 3 is a 2022 Disney musical science fiction film and the third movie in the Zombies franchise.
When was Zombies 3 released?
It premiered on Disney+ on July 15, 2022, and aired on Disney Channel on August 12, 2022.
Who stars in Zombies 3?
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly star as Zed and Addison, respectively.
Who directed Zombies 3?
The film was directed by Paul Hoen.
What is Zombies 3 about?
It follows Seabrook’s humans, zombies, and werewolves as they deal with an alien arrival during senior year.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombies_3
    Supports: Release year, genre, sequel status, cast, and plot overview
  2. Disney+ Press — https://press.disneyplus.com/news/disney-plus-zombies-3-trailer-and-key-art-premieres-july-15
    Supports: Official premiere date, Disney+ original status, director, writers, and basic premise
  3. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/14/movies/zombies-3-review.html
    Supports: Runtime, Disney+ availability, plot premise, and film format
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/zombies-3
    Supports: Runtime, cast, director, and summary of story