The Seabrook saga continues with a major, final chapter, and fans are buzzing over the official cast list for Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. As of December 2025, production is complete, and Disney has confirmed the return of beloved characters and introduced a slate of exciting new talent to lead the franchise into its next supernatural phase. This upcoming installment is set to premiere on Disney Channel on July 10, and stream globally on Disney+ on July 11, 2025, bringing the long-awaited introduction of vampires to the world of Zombies, Werewolves, and Aliens.
The highly anticipated fourth film not only brings back the iconic duo of Zed and Addison but also features new faces who will be central to the story, including two newcomers who are said to be leading the future of the franchise. The cast itself has described the film as a "final 'Goodbye'" for their characters, suggesting a major conclusion to the story arcs that began in 2018.
Official Cast List and Character Biographies for Zombies 4
The core cast of the Zombies franchise is set to return for their final curtain call, joined by a fresh group of actors portraying the new vampire community. Here is a comprehensive profile of the main and new cast members confirmed for Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires.
- Milo Manheim as Zed Necrodopolis: The original zombie football star and Addison’s boyfriend. Manheim is best known for his starring role in the Zombies franchise, but also gained significant recognition as a runner-up on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars. His other notable work includes the Paramount+ series School Spirits.
- Meg Donnelly as Addison Wells: The Seabrook cheerleader who discovered her own heritage in the previous films. Donnelly is an actress, singer, and producer. Beyond the Zombies movies, she is widely recognized for her starring role as Taylor Otto in the ABC sitcom American Housewife from 2016 to 2021.
- Kylee Russell as Eliza: Zed's tech-savvy, best friend and fellow zombie. Russell has been a core member of the cast since the first film and is celebrated for her portrayal of the intelligent and outspoken zombie student.
- Chandler Kinney as Willa: The strong leader of the werewolves. Kinney is a dancer and actress who has also starred in the series Lethal Weapon and Haunted Hathaways. She returns to lead the werewolf pack in their next adventure.
- Malachi Barton as Victor: One of the new main characters, rumored to be a key figure in the vampire storyline. Barton is a well-known Disney Channel actor, best recognized for his roles as Beast Diaz in Stuck in the Middle and Colby/Flashform in The Villains of Valley View.
- Freya Skye as Nova: The other new main character, a British singer and actress. Skye gained international attention when she represented the United Kingdom in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022. She is one of the two newcomers set to lead the future of the franchise.
- Julian Lerner as Ray: A new character joining the ensemble. Lerner is an American actor known for his role as Nando Torres in the Netflix film Yes Day and as a main cast member on the ABC series The Wonder Years. He also has a background in Broadway, having played Gavroche in the National Tour of Les Misérables.
- Swayam Bhatia as Vera: Another new addition to the cast. Bhatia is a multi-talented actress, singer, and drummer, known for her roles in the HBO series Succession and the Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Dawn of the Vampires: The New Supernatural Threat
The official subtitle, Dawn of the Vampires, confirms the long-speculated introduction of a new supernatural species to the Seabrook universe. Following the integration of zombies, werewolves, and aliens, the arrival of vampires presents a fresh challenge to Zed and Addison’s dream of a truly unified and accepting community. This new faction is expected to have a significant role, not just as a new group to integrate, but as a potential antagonist or a new society that challenges the established order of Seabrook. The inclusion of Malachi Barton (Victor) and Freya Skye (Nova) as new leading figures suggests the narrative will shift to explore this new culture deeply.
The film is expected to explore the classic vampire lore—perhaps focusing on their nocturnal nature, eternal life, and any potential conflict with the sun-loving humans and other creatures. The casting of younger actors for the main vampire roles indicates that the story will maintain its focus on the high school experience and the challenges of acceptance and belonging, a core theme of the entire Zombies series. The juxtaposition of the "undead" zombies with the "immortal" vampires will be a fascinating new dynamic. The original cast members have hinted that this might be the end of their particular journey, suggesting a potential "passing of the torch" to the new generation of supernatural teens.
Production Details and The Future of the Zombies Universe
Details about the production of Zombies 4 offer a glimpse into the scale and setting of the new movie. Filming officially began earlier this year, taking the production outside of the usual North American locations. The movie was shot on New Zealand’s North Island, providing a stunning and unique backdrop for the new story. This shift in location may suggest a move away from the familiar Seabrook High setting to a more adventurous, possibly remote, location where the vampires reside. This is a major change from the previous installments, which were primarily set in and around the town of Seabrook.
The creative team remains consistent, with familiar writers and producers ensuring the tone and musical quality that fans have come to expect. The focus on new characters like Victor and Nova, coupled with the "final goodbye" comments from stars Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly, strongly hints that Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires will serve as an emotional culmination for the original story while simultaneously laying the groundwork for future spinoffs or a continuation of the universe with a new lead cast. The franchise has always excelled at using the supernatural as a metaphor for social issues, and the introduction of a new, powerful minority group—the vampires—will undoubtedly continue this tradition, exploring themes of inclusion, prejudice, and identity in a world that is constantly evolving.
The anticipation for the July 2025 premiere is high, as fans are eager to see how Zed and Addison's relationship evolves, how the Werewolf pack adapts to the new threat, and what new musical numbers the Vampires will bring to the Seabrook stage. The movie promises to be a visually and musically rich experience, cementing the Zombies franchise as a cornerstone of Disney Channel Original Movies.
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