The long-awaited return of one of Disney Channel’s most iconic musical franchises is now a reality. Disney has released the first official preview of “Camp Rock 3”the third part of the saga starring the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, which will appear in June 2026. The first pictures show Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas back in the mythical camp, but this time in a completely different role: They are no longer participants, but instructor the new generation of young musicians.
In the trailer, the characters take up some of the most famous references from the previous films. “Music, friendship, memoriessays Nate, played by Nick Jonas, while Shane (Joe Jonas) adds, “We’re back, right where we’re supposed to be.” Jason (Kevin Jonas) rounds off the moment with a direct allusion to the first part: “There’s no birdhouse yet.”
The release of the trailer sparked an immediate reaction from fans of the franchise, who have been waiting for a new story in the Camp Rock universe for more than a decade. Disney confirmed that the film is already underway complete post-productionas Variety announced, and will debut on Disney Channel and Disney+ next summer 2026.
The franchise returns at a crucial time for the Jonas Brothers, who in recent years have chosen to recapture some of the spirit that brought them to global fame. After projects like “A very Jonas Brothers Christmas”the group decided to take on the story that shaped an entire generation of viewers. The first film, released in 2008, was the second most-watched Disney Channel production High School Musical 2while Camp Rock 2 chaired the 2010 hearings.
The plot of the third part revolves around Connect 3, the fictional group that the Jonas represent in the story. During a reunion tour, the band loses their opening act and decides to return to camp to find him next big star. This return includes confrontations, musical competitions and the spirit of improvement that characterized the previous films.
The preview also contains an element that has fans excited: references to the Song diary by Mitchie Torresthe character played by Demi Lovato while the symbolic song plays Wouldn’t change anything. Although Lovato will not appear as the protagonist, she will play a crucial role behind the cameras.
As confirmed by Agencia Noticias Argentinas, Demi Lovato will not reprise her role as Mitchie in this third film, but she will appear as Mitchie Executive producermarking his return from a creative role to the Camp Rock universe. Although Disney has not officially confirmed a cameo, the presence of elements in the trailer related to his character has fueled speculation among fans.
It will once again be part of the classic line-up Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas in their original works, in addition to Maria Canals Barrerawho will once again play Connie Torres, Mitchie’s mother. Their participation reinforces the connection between the new story and the legacy of the previous films.
The Jonas appear in this episode as mentors responsible for nurturing new talent, a narrative twist that shows the development of their characters since the first films. This approach allows the integration of the new generation of mobile homes without losing the original core of the project.
Disney also introduced the youth cast that will breathe life into the new camp applicants. They are at the top of the list Liamani Segura (known for her participation in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), Malachi Barton (Zombies 4), Lumi Pollack, Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter, Brooklyn Pitts, Ava Jean And Sherry Colawho will play the young musicians who want to become the next figures of camp rock.