Camp Rock is back. After nearly fifteen years since the last film, Disney has announced Camp Rock 3, the new chapter of the musical franchise that launched the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato into stardom. The movie arrives on August 14, 2026 on Disney+, with a Disney Channel premiere the night before. For an entire generation that grew up singing We Rock and This Is Me, it is one of the most anticipated events of the summer.
Camp Rock in brief
For those who need a refresher: Camp Rock is a series of Disney musical films that started in 2008. The first movie follows Mitchie Torres, a music-obsessed teenager who attends a summer camp for young musicians. There she meets Shane Gray, a rockstar going through an identity crisis, played by Joe Jonas.
The success was immediate and global. The film launched Demi Lovato as an international artist and cemented the Jonas Brothers as a pop phenomenon. The sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, followed in 2010 with the same spirit and energy. Since then, fans have been waiting for a third installment. Sixteen years later, here it is.
Camp Rock 3 release date
- Disney Channel: August 13, 2026
- Disney+: August 14, 2026
The film lands on Disney+ the day after its television premiere, available simultaneously on all national Disney+ platforms.
Camp Rock 3 plot
The story picks up where the franchise left off. Connect 3, the Gray brothers’ band, has lost the opening act for their major reunion tour. The solution is to go back to where it all began: Camp Rock.
The three brothers return to the camp as talent scouts, searching for the next big musical act among the campers. Whoever is chosen will open the dates of their tour. Competition is inevitable, and with it come friendships tested, rivalries, unexpected alliances and of course romance. It is Camp Rock: music is not just the backdrop, it is the heart of everything.
The key difference from the first two films is that Connect 3 is no longer the center of the romantic story. The focus shifts to the new generation of campers, while the Jonas Brothers serve as mentors and a constant presence throughout.
The cast: who returns and who is new
Returning cast
Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas are back as Shane, Nate and Jason Gray, the three members of Connect 3. It is the first time the brothers have acted together on a Disney project since 2010.
Maria Canals-Barrera returns as Connie Torres, Mitchie’s mother and a historic presence in the franchise.
The new cast
Camp Rock 3 introduces a new generation of campers:
- Liamani Segura as Sage, the lead character — determined, ambitious and driven
- Hudson Stone as Desi, Sage’s brother — more easygoing and laid-back
- Malachi Barton as Fletch, the camp bad boy
- Lumi Pollack as Rosie, a cello prodigy
- Casey Trotter as Cliff, a drummer with his own beat
- Brooklynn Pitts as Callie, the choreography queen
- Ava Jean as Madison, an intimidating influencer
- Sherry Cola as Lark
What about Demi Lovato?
It is the question everyone is asking. Demi Lovato is not in the official cast as an actress, but she is executive producer of the film. The teaser trailer did feature footage of Mitchie Torres, sparking a wave of fan speculation.
The director stated that “you can’t really talk about Camp Rock or have a Camp Rock movie without referencing her,” but neither confirmed nor denied a cameo. For now, her possible appearance remains the biggest mystery surrounding the film.
The songs and soundtrack
The Camp Rock 3 soundtrack releases on August 14, 2026 across all platforms. It features 17 tracks — a mix of brand new songs and reworked classics.
The lead single is “One Beat Away”, released July 1, 2026, performed by Liamani Segura with the cast. The Jonas Brothers return with a new original song, “Come On Over”, performed as Connect 3, and with a new version of “We Rock” — the most iconic ensemble track in the franchise — this time sung together with the new camper cast.
Full tracklist
- Come On Over (Connect 3)
- One Beat Away (Liamani, Cast)
- Tomorrow (Malachi Barton)
- Play It My Way (Lumi Pollack)
- Get Ready (Hudson Stone)
- My Own Drum (Casey Trotter)
- Echo (Liamani, Malachi Barton, Lumi Pollack, Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter)
- Rhythm’s Only Right (Liamani, Hudson Stone)
- Work In Progress (Cast)
- Play My Music (Cast)
- Start The Party (Cast)
- We Rock (Connect 3, Cast)
- Tomorrow – Acoustic (Malachi Barton)
- What It Takes (Brooklynn Pitts)
- Brand New Day (Liamani)
- It’s On (Lumi Pollack, Hudson Stone, Ava Jean)
- Score Suite (Tom Howe)
Worth noting: “We Rock” was the big closing number of the first Camp Rock. Hearing it performed by the Jonas Brothers alongside a whole new cast is already one of the most anticipated moments in the film.
Why Camp Rock 3 matters
This is not just nostalgia. Camp Rock was a genuine cultural reference point for anyone who grew up in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Its songs were everywhere — on the radio, on phones, in school hallways. Mitchie and Shane were the romantic couple an entire generation rooted for.
The third film arrives at a moment when nostalgic revivals have proved they can work when made with genuine respect for the original. The Jonas Brothers returned as a band in 2019 and found an enormous audience all over again. The decision to center a new generation while using Connect 3 as mentors rather than protagonists is a smart move: it honors the past without being trapped in it.
Where to watch Camp Rock 3 and the previous films
Camp Rock 3 is available on Disney+ from August 14, 2026. The first two films are already on the platform. If you have never seen them or want to rewatch before the premiere, the order is straightforward:
- Camp Rock (2008)
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
- Camp Rock 3 (2026)
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Frequently asked questions about Camp Rock 3
When does Camp Rock 3 come out?
August 14, 2026 on Disney+. The Disney Channel premiere is August 13, 2026.
Are the Jonas Brothers in Camp Rock 3?
Yes. Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas all return as Shane, Nate and Jason Gray of Connect 3.
Is Demi Lovato in Camp Rock 3?
She is not in the official cast as an actress. She serves as executive producer. A possible cameo as Mitchie Torres has been neither confirmed nor denied.
Who are the new lead characters in Camp Rock 3?
Liamani Segura (Sage), Malachi Barton (Fletch), Lumi Pollack (Rosie), Hudson Stone (Desi), Casey Trotter (Cliff), Brooklynn Pitts (Callie) and Ava Jean (Madison).
What is Camp Rock 3 about?
Connect 3 returns to the camp to find an opening act for their reunion tour. The campers compete for the spot, with rivalries, friendships and romances all playing out along the way.
How many songs does Camp Rock 3 have?
The soundtrack features 17 tracks, including the single “One Beat Away” and a new version of “We Rock” with the Jonas Brothers and the new cast.
Where can I watch Camp Rock 3?
On Disney+. The first two films are already available on the same platform.