Will There Be a ‘ZOMBIES 5’? Milo Manheim & Meg Donnelly Spill on Franchise’s Future
The ZOMBIES franchise just keeps getting revived. The first film in the franchise premiered in 2018 on Disney Channel and became a global phenomenon, spawning three sequels, an animated TV show, and countless Halloween costumes.
The fourth ZOMBIES movie, ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires, premiered on July 10 and introduced us to some newbies, including Nova (Freya Skye) and Victor (Malachi Barton), who have the same magic as the beloved Zed (Milo Manheim) and Addison (Meg Donnelly). Given that Nova and Victor’s story has only just begun, and considering the whole supernatural water spout situation (ahem, mermaids?!) at the end of the movie, what’s next for ZOMBIES? Manheim and Donnelly weighed in on the possibility of a fifth film
“We’ll have to see,” Manheim told TV Insider. “I mean, honestly, such a big part of it is how the people respond, so we hope that they love it.”
Donnelly added, “I know that it’s going to do well. I honestly think just from the new cast, I feel like their story is just started. Like, literally just started. The whole movie is the process of us passing the torch to them, so I feel like they deserve another one to just be in their own world and their story… I think they deserve another one.”
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The ZOMBIES franchise has continued to expand the world beyond just zombies. The movies have featured werewolves and aliens, oh my! In the fourth movie, the daywalkers and vampires clash. Even though they’ve been raised to be enemies, Victor and Nova have an undeniable connection.
When asked if Victor and Nova would take center stage in a future movie in the ZOMBIES franchise, Manheim quickly said, “Absolutely,” and Donnelly agreed.
She continued, “I think they deserve their own movie where the’re fully just the two leads and it’s about them because their story is so special and so cute.” (But what would that mean for Zed and Addison?!)
Would you want to see a fifth ZOMBIES movie? How would you feel about Victor and Nova taking center stage? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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I will not watch another Zombies movie without Zed and Addison. I do love Victor and Nova, but am too attached to original cast. I do like the idea of Zombies 5, and cannot wait for the mermaids.
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It would be so sad without them
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Right it would be boring without them
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yea same
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same it would not be Zombies without Zed and Addison not being in the movie
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i would like to see nova and victors story but not without the original cast
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I am the same. I want to see another movie with Victor and nova, but I need Addison and zed!!
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I would love to see nova and victor’s story but I think Addison and Zed being side characters would be good
(Like Nova and Victor asking Addison and Zed for help with something)
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More Zed and Addison
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I wouldn't want to watch it if it didn't have nova had victor working with the original cast
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I would like a zombie 5 but I would like the original cast meet the new cast and the thought of mermaids I quite like that.
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They should definitely NOT remove zed and Addison i would refuse to watch as it is just then making new plots without the main for no reason
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I want some of the old cast back first zombies 5 and victor and nova can he the main characters but don't take out zed and Addison
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I feel like the franchise could continue without Zed and Addison in such a big role as they have been for the first four movies, but I don't think it would be the Zombies franchise without them. I think maybe, if they were to do a fifth movie, it could be centered around Victor and Nova's relationship as they navigate helping the merpeople/sirens, but then the conflict is greater than them or something that Zed and Addison have dealt with before. So then they would pop in as more of a mentor role to Victor and Nova. Because the reality is, fans who know how Disney works KNOW that a fifth one has at least been in the thought process since the third film. And they only confirmed it with the ending to the fourth. So it's only a matter of how it's going to play out since I'm sure it's so early in the process for the fifth one if writers have even started working on it. Though, realistically, I'm sure they have been for at least the past year or two.
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Okay so y'all are insane, firstly I NEED to see Victor and Nova kiss in Zombies 5 cause they're so cute but I still need to see Zed and Addison's future together and mermaids I will surely watch kudos!!!
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I wouldn’t watch a 5th film unless there is Zed and Addison. I’m very attached to the OG cast. It not that I have anything against Nova and Victor it’s just I prefer the OG cast
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Keep going. My daughter and I have loved all of them so far.
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In zombie 5 I think that mermaids will come to Sseabrook
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honestly i wouldnt watch it if they took out zed and addison im attached to the og cast
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I am just kidding
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I Am gay
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I want Milo and Meg to be in it or they shouldn’t do anymore
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I want to see a Zombies 5 with Nova and Victor but I also want Zed and Addison in it to. It wouldn't be right without Zed and Addison in it to.
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Addison zed main couple in four zombies movie Victor nova new couple going lead fifth movie I think zed Addison still in every zombies movie but not leading nova Victor lead it with zed Addison in every zombies movie be zombies movie without zed Addison in every zombies movie not be zombies movie
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Zed Addison be in every zombie nova Victor still be lead movie with zed Addison be there in every movie I watch it without them I not watch
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I would love if they took center stage but I would still want zed and Addison in it helping them find there way with the new monsters and some of the original cast to see how they are doing
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I would love there to be a zombies 5 and for us to get a better chance to get to know Victor and Nova. But please don’t get rid of the OG cast. I would be devastated as I have grown up with these characters and it doesn’t feel right to just take them out. And I fear the views could possibly go down because of removing the original cast!
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I think zed and Addison should be in the 5th zombie's movie but with nova and victor they will be the center of the movie because there loves just Becan and yes I want to see the zombie 5
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You have to have zed and Addison it won't be zombies without them they bring everything to it I will hate it if they are not in it they need to at least be side charcter
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to be honest i would NOT watch another movie without Addison and Zed. Like how could that even be considered they ARE the main characters they have been there since the start. Victor and Nora can definitely be part of the main cast but not just the main characters. I miss the old cast 🙁 As long as Zed and Addison are main characters i am super excited for the 5th one!
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Addison and Zed have done this franchise: Zombies for a long time so I think they should get a break. Also, Victor is my favorite so as long as he's (Malachi Barton) in the next movie I good.
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I think its fine though, but I needy that meg and milo steel in the movie because they are the ogs and wouldn't be the same thing with out them in the movie I love the ideas mermaids!
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I hope there in the next one at lest a little bit
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I can't watch one without them😭
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Totally love the Zombies franchise. Loving number 4 & so hope they will continue with number 5
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I would like a 5th with Nova and Victor but with the originals coming back to help them with the Mermaids. Zed and Allison finishing college, getting married and on their honeymoon in space being called or summoned to help Nova and Victor with the mermaid issue and all coming together for one epic ending. I mean Bucky really needs an appearance lol.
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I HATE ZED AND ADDISON. Victor/Nova is sooooo cute. I want them in zombies 5. Get rid of the whole old cast. SO CRINGE.
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The fact that you hate Zed and Addison is so messed up if you hate them why do you watch zombies at all???
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I feel like Addison and Zed really make the movies and I get this was supposed to be them passing the torch, but I do feel like there is more story for A and Z but possibly more complicated one than Disney typically make their musicals
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Well they should keep Zed and Addison on as well I love watching them sing and dance together and bring others together.. and yes I’d watch more zombies movies
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I would love to see another zombies even 2 more I do say I love zed and Addison but I feel like Nova and victores story is just begging and I want to see it unfold!!!!
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Zombies 5 will sound great too start in seabrook with vampires and daywalkers
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Addison and zed center stage, and nova and victor side stage🤪😀
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I want to know if there is going to be a zombies 5 i want to know and if I don't find out I will sue you guys and yes I love all of the movies and I will sue you guys if I don't find out I am not messing around test me if you want but that is your fault and your company
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yes! a zombies 5 with nova and victor being the lead roll would be great!
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I loved the movie, absolutely loved it. I also loved the fact that they honored that one of the main leads is a minor and not make the 2 "new leads" kiss, you did amazing and I'd love to see another Zombie movie, or just one with Nova and Vincent, but then with their own title because those 2 really do deserve their own Movie, they (the actors) were amazing and had amazing chemistry together <3 loved it <3
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