After much speculation, Camp Rock 3 is officially happening!
Disney confirmed the sequel was greenlit on Wednesday for Disney+ and Disney Channel. Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas will return to the film to reprise their roles as the Gray brothers. Demi Lovato is attached to executive produce alongside the Jonas Brothers.
Maria Canals-Barrera, who played Lovato’s mother in the franchise, will also return for the follow-up.
The film will spotlight a new cast, including Sherry Cola (Joyride), Liamani Segura (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Malachi Barton (ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Lumi Pollack (Electric Bloom), newcomer Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter (The Thundermans), Brooklynn Pitts and Ava Jean.
Disney+ shared behind-the-scenes footage from the set on X, where they further confirmed, “We’re back!! #CampRock3 is now in production.”
The story will resume years after the events of Camp Rock 2, when the Gray Brothers’ band, Connect 3, returns to the beloved Camp Rock.
The official logline reads: “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 of 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 3 is directed by Veronica Rodriguez and written by Eydie Faye. The film is produced by Disney Branded Television, featuring choreography by Jamal Sims. Tim Federle serves as executive producer, along with Joe, Nick, Kevin, Demi, Betsy Sullenger, Spencer Berman and Gary Marsh.