Z-O-M-B-I-E-S

At Seabrook High the two worlds stay mostly on separate sides of the hallway. Then Zed, a zombie, and Addison, a star cheerleader, cross paths as freshmen and find themselves drawn to each other. Each feels like an outsider in a different way, but they share a longing to belong and to prove they can matter beyond stereotypes. They team up to push back against the labels that divide their peers and teachers, facing skepticism from guardians who fear change. A wild mix of playful stunts, high energy performances, and catchy songs follows as they test new friendships and ask their classmates to see beyond appearances. The result is a community learning to embrace differences, one step at a time.

Directed by Paul Hoen, film arrived as a Disney Channel Original Movie in 2018, inspired by a story by David Light and Joseph Raso. Meg Donnelly leads Addison with Milo Manheim as Zed, supported by Trevor Tordjman and Kylee Russell, with Carla Jeffery in a key supporting role. The film's score and performances elevate the moments.

Zombies helped kick off a broader Disney Channel wave of musical fantasy by pairing supernatural outsiders with everyday high school life. It sparked a continuing streaming presence and led to two sequels, expanding the Seabrook universe and giving fans a ready-made backdrop for choreographed numbers and light hearted romance. Its music numbers became signature moments fans revisit. That energy remains a centerpiece for fans long after the credits.

Reception centered on its bright energy and themes of inclusion. Critics praised the chemistry between Zed and Addison and the way humor diffuses social tension while keeping heartfelt moments. The film also helped launch a sustained fan base and paved the path for the Zombies sequels. Young viewers especially respond to a story that treats differences as strengths. Fans have rated it 7.243 out of 10 from 754 votes.