Credit: Video Screenshot, 'Camp Rock', DisneyIt’s been 15 years since audiences last saw Mitchie Torres, Shane Grey, Nate Grey, and Jason Grey jam out at their beloved Camp Rock. The first film in the Camp Rock franchise premiered in 2008 and starred Demi Lovato as Mitchie, a young girl who dreams about going to music camp, but her family can’t afford it. When her mom gets a job catering the food at Camp Rock, Mitchie is thrilled to be able to attend. While there, she meets other talented kids and even develops feelings for Shane Grey (Joe Jonas), the lead singer of the band Connect 3.
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Two years later, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam was released, with Lovato and the Jonas Brothers all returning. In this hit sequel, Camp Rock is at risk of closing due to the opening of Camp Star just down the road. Some former Camp Rockers decide to attend Camp Star, and it really shakes up the close-knit group at Camp Rock.
Camp Star challenges Camp Rock to a televised competition, and Mitchie agrees, but she soon learns that if Camp Rock loses, Camp Rock might have to close its doors. In the end, Camp Rock loses the competition (mainly due to Camp Star buying votes), but many of the students at Camp Star realize they would rather have a fun summer full of music than a summer driven by competition.
They head over to Camp Rock, and the camp is able to stay open.
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Last month, the Jonas Brothers were on an episode of Hot Ones Versus, and Joe Jonas appeared to let it slip that the trio might be working on a third installment in the beloved franchise. And now, we can confirm that it is true.
On September 17, Disney confirmed that Camp Rock 3 is happening!
According to a report from Deadline:
Disney Branded Television today confirmed that the third installment of the franchise has been greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel, with Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas returning to their reprise their roles. Camp Rock alum Demi Lovato also returns to executive produce, along with the Jonas brothers. Filming got underway this week in Vancouver.
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).
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Ayo Davis, the President of Disney Branded Television, released a brief statement when Camp Rock 3 was announced:
“‘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. 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.”
While Demi Lovato will not be returning as Mitchie, Maria Canals-Barrera will reprise her role as Mitchie’s mother, Connie.
Disney has not confirmed a release date for the new movie, but we do know that it will premiere on both The Disney Channel and Disney+. Camp Rock 3 is being directed by Veronica Rodriguez, and the script was penned by Eydie Faye.
Are you excited to see the Jonas Brothers return for Camp Rock 3? Are you disappointed that Demi Lovato will not be reprising her role as Mitchie? Share all of your Camp Rock thoughts with us in the comments!