The fourth installment of Disney’s popular Zombies franchise, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, is finally here. The movie premiered on Disney Channel on July 10, 2025, and started streaming on Disney+ the next day, July 11, 2025. Fans of the musical series can expect new monsters, fresh songs, and a storyline that continues the themes of unity and acceptance.
Zombies 4 Release Date and Time
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires first aired on Disney Channel at 7 PM ET/PT on July 10, 2025. It became available on Disney+ at 12 AM PT (3 AM ET) the following day. For international fans, the release times varied:
- 2 AM CST (Central Time)
- 8 AM UK
- 9 AM Central European Summer Time
- 12:30 PM India Standard Time
- 4 PM South Korea
- 5 PM Australia
- 7 PM New Zealand
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What Is Zombies 4 About?
The story follows Zed (Milo Manheim) and Addison (Meg Donnelly) as they embark on a summer road trip after their freshman year at Mountain College. Their plans take a wild turn when their car breaks down, leading them to a camp divided by two warring monster factions: Daywalkers and Vampires.
“This summer the stakes are high. Every bright side has a dark side.” – Official Tagline
Zed and Addison, along with returning characters Willa (Chandler Kinney) and Eliza (Kylee Russell), must help the rival groups—led by Nova (Freya Skye) and Victor (Malachi Barton)—overcome their differences before a greater threat destroys them all.
The Cast of Zombies 4
The movie brings back familiar faces while introducing new characters:
- Milo Manheim as Zed
- Meg Donnelly as Addison
- Chandler Kinney as Willa
- Kylee Russell as Eliza
- Freya Skye as Nova (Daywalker leader)
- Malachi Barton as Victor (Vampire leader)
- Swayam Bhatia as Vera
- Julian Lerner as Ray
- Mekonnen Knife as Vargas
- Lisa Chappell as Eldress
- Jonno Roberts as Commander Bright
Music and Songs in Zombies 4
The film features 13 songs, including:
- “The Place to Be” (released as the first single on May 2, 2025)
- “Don’t Mess With Us” (released June 13, 2025)
- “Kerosene” (Zed’s standout performance)
- “Show the World” (the closing number)
“This soundtrack is so incredible. It’s very nostalgic… like that Camp Rock, High School Musical vibe we grew up on.” – Meg Donnelly
How Does Zombies 4 Connect to Previous Movies?
The Zombies franchise began in 2018, with each sequel introducing new monsters:
- Zombies (2018) – Zombies and humans learn to coexist in Seabrook.
- Zombies 2 (2020) – Werewolves enter the story.
- Zombies 3 (2022) – Aliens arrive, and Addison discovers her alien heritage.
Zombies 4 shifts focus to vampires and daywalkers, with hints of mermaids in the ending scene, possibly setting up Zombies 5.
Early Reviews and Fan Reactions
Critics have mixed opinions:
“Zombies 4 delivers catchy music and vibrant choreography but feels like a passing of the torch to a new generation.” – MamasGeeky
“The soundtrack is the best in the series, but the new leads lack the chemistry of Zed and Addison.” – Screen Rant
Fans, however, are excited:
“The movie was beyond expectations! The music was a heat. I’m rating it 1000/100!” – Fan comment
Will There Be a Zombies 5?
The ending teases a new aquatic monster, likely mermaids, suggesting a fifth movie. While Disney hasn’t officially confirmed Zombies 5, the setup is clear.
Where to Watch Zombies 4
The movie is now streaming on Disney+. Fans can also check out singalong versions of the first three movies added to celebrate the release.
Credits: Sources include Dexerto, IMDb, Screen Rant, Wikipedia, and official Disney updates.
