Return to Camp Rock for a Third Installment

It’s time to return to one of Disney’s most beloved Disney Channel Original Movies. The 2015 hit musical Camp Rock has officially been announced to return with a brand-new story.

Fifteen years ago, viewers followed singer-songwriter Mitchie as she and her mother spent a summer at the acclaimed Camp Rock—the premier music camp for aspiring musicians to hone their skills. Mitchie’s plans to create music and enjoy a fun summer quickly become complicated. She finds herself fabricating aspects of her life to fit in with her fellow campers, all while navigating a slow-burn romance with pop star Shane Gray, who is attending the camp after a series of public missteps that harmed his band, Connect Three.

It’s no surprise that the first film became so popular—not only for its story and music but also for the breakout performances of Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers. Its success led to a sequel just a few years later.

Even more than a decade after the original premiered on Disney networks worldwide, the Camp Rock series remains a classic for fans both new and old. It was only a matter of time before Disney revisited this musical summer camp—and now they have.

Disney Branded Television has officially announced that a third entry into the beloved musical franchise is now in production.

Are we excited to return to our favorite summer camp and reconnect with Connect Three? Absolutely!

Here is the formal Disney press release:

Camp Rock 3’ Officially Greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel

It’s on! Today, Disney Branded Television confirmed that Camp Rock 3 has been greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel. Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Kevin Jonas will return to their iconic roles. Along with Demi Lovato, they will executive produce the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie, which began filming this week in Vancouver.

A new cast of stars on the rise joins the movie, including Liamani Segura (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland) as Sage, Malachi Barton (ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires) as Fletch, Lumi Pollack (Electric Bloom) as Rosie, newcomer Hudson Stone as Desi, Casey Trotter (The Thundermans) as Cliff, Brooklynn Pitts as Callie, and Ava Jean as Madison.

Joe will reprise his role as Shane Gray, Nick as Nate, and Kevin as Jason, guest starring as the members of the band Connect 3. Also returning is Maria Canals-Barrera (Wizards of Waverly Place) as Connie. Sherry Cola (Joyride) joins the franchise as Lark.

Top (L-R): Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Maria Canals-Barrera

Middle (L-R): Liamani Segura, Hudson Stone, Lumi Pollack, Malachi Barton

Bottom (L-R): Casey Trotter, Brooklynn Pitts, Ava Jean, Sherry Cola

The story picks up when Connect 3 lose their opening act for a major reunion tour, returning to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested, leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances. Camp Rock’s all-new campers include bold and determined Sage (Segura) and her easygoing brother, Desi (Stone); cello prodigy Rosie (Pollack); drummer with his own beat Cliff (Trotter); choreo queen Callie (Pitts); intimidating influencer Madison (Jean); and camp bad boy Fletch (Barton).

“Camp Rock is an important part of the Disney Channel Original Movie legacy, with unforgettable music, energetic storytelling, and characters that live in the hearts of fans to this day,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Bringing it back with Kevin, Joe, Nick, and Demi is such a full-circle moment, and we can’t wait to reintroduce this world to a new generation.”

Camp Rock (2008) and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010) are among the Top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies of all time and were the No. 1 Cable Movie Premiere in their years of premiere.* With chart-topping music and standout musical numbers, the Camp Rock franchise launched superstar talent and continues to permeate pop culture over 15 years after its debut, inspiring viral moments on social media.

Directed by Veronica Rodriguez (The Slumber Party) and written by Eydie Faye (Slumber Party), Camp Rock 3 is produced by Disney Branded Television, featuring choreography by Jamal Sims. Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) executive produces, along with Joe, Nick, Kevin, Lovato, Betsy Sullenger, Spencer Berman, and Gary Marsh.

What are your thoughts for this long awaited return? Because you know we are playing “This is Me” on loop to get in the mood.