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Disney+ Announces Zombies 5 with New Cast for 2027

3/3/2026

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Summary

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Disney+ and Disney Channel have greenlit Zombies 5, whose title will be announced later, for a 2027 premiere.
Malachi Barton and Freya Skye will reprise Victor and Nova.
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly will not return as Zed and Addison.
They will serve as executive producers.
The plot centers on peace between Daywalkers and Vampires disrupted by mermaids in Rayburn, with production beginning in New Zealand this spring.

History

Historical Context

Disney's Zombies franchise began in 2018 with the original film, which attracted over 10 million viewers on its premiere night. Following successful sequels, including Zombies 3 in 2022, the announcement of Zombies 5 in 2023 reflects Disney's commitment to addressing contemporary themes of diversity and inclusion in children's media, engaging younger audiences with evolving storytelling.

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Story summary

Disney+ and Disney Channel have greenlit Zombies 5, whose title will be announced later, for a 2027 premiere.
Malachi Barton and Freya Skye will reprise Victor and Nova.
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly will not return as Zed and Addison.
They will serve as executive producers.
The plot centers on peace between Daywalkers and Vampires disrupted by mermaids in Rayburn, with production beginning in New Zealand this spring.

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