🌊 THE OCEAN HAS VILLAINS… AND THEY’RE COMING FOR SEABROOK 🌊

You thought vampires were the endgame? Think again.

Peace on land was hard enough—now the waves are crashing in with teeth, tails, and a grudge.

Addison’s moonstone glows brighter than ever… but is it calling her home, or luring her to drown?

One song shatters the Z-bands. One prophecy awakens the deep. One mermaid queen declares: “The surface belongs to us now.”

Family secrets from the abyss. Betrayals that ripple across worlds. And Zed? He’s about to learn that some monsters don’t want acceptance—they want conquest.

This “official” trailer just dropped and the comments are WAR: Is Addison turning siren? Who’s Pearl and why is she declaring war? Will Seabrook survive the tide?

Hit play if your heart can handle the splash… but once the water rises, there’s no going back. 😱🌊🧜‍♀️

The Zombies franchise refuses to stay buried. Fresh off the July 2025 premiere of Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, fans are already clamoring for more—and a wave of viral “official trailers” claiming to preview Zombies 5 (2026) titled “The Ocean Has Villains” has taken over YouTube and Facebook feeds. The clips promise an underwater invasion by mermaids or sirens, ancient underwater kingdoms, and high-stakes drama that could flip Seabrook’s fragile monster-human peace upside down. But as excitement surges, one key detail remains: none of it is from Disney.

As of mid-January 2026, Disney Branded Television has issued no official announcement, teaser, trailer, or even confirmation that Zombies 5 is in active production beyond early planning stages. The videos exploding online—led by uploads from channels like PrimeFlix TV and reposts on fan pages such as Screen Explain TV—feature familiar faces like Meg Donnelly’s Addison and Milo Manheim’s Zed edited alongside fan-generated underwater effects, glowing pearls, hypnotic siren songs, and ominous narration. Lines like “For years, Seabrook believed every monster just wanted acceptance. They were wrong” and teases of a “mermaid queen” named Pearl declaring war play into fan theories born from Zombies 4‘s portal cliffhanger.

The Zombies series, which kicked off in 2018 as a Disney Channel original movie, has built a loyal following with its blend of musical numbers, diverse monster representation, and themes of inclusion. The first film introduced zombies and cheerleaders finding common ground in Seabrook. Sequels expanded to werewolves (Zombies 2, 2020), aliens (Zombies 3, 2022), and vampires in the 2025 installment. Each entry has performed solidly on Disney+, drawing families and young viewers with catchy soundtracks and feel-good messages wrapped in lighthearted supernatural chaos.

Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires marked a shift, bringing in new stars alongside returning cast and introducing “daywalkers” (vampires who can handle sunlight). The film’s ending left doors wide open for expansion—literally, with mysterious portals hinting at untapped worlds. In post-release interviews with Deadline and others, Manheim called the movie “the start of another trilogy,” expressing enthusiasm for continuing the story. Donnelly echoed the sentiment, noting the franchise’s positive impact and openness to more adventures. Director Paul Hoen, a veteran of the series, is reportedly eyed to return if a fifth film moves forward.

Industry reports add fuel to the fire. The DisInsider cited sources in December 2025 saying Zombies 5 could begin filming as early as spring 2026 in locations potentially including New Zealand (used for prior entries). Aiming for a late 2026 or early 2027 premiere makes logistical sense—post-production for these musical-heavy films takes time, especially with new creature designs and water-based sequences rumored for a mermaid focus. No cast contracts have been publicly confirmed, though fans speculate returning leads like Manheim, Donnelly, Chandler Kinney (Willow), and Pearce Joza could reprise roles, possibly alongside fresh faces for aquatic antagonists.

The fan trailers lean heavily into mermaid lore as the next logical monster group. Theories suggest sirens or merfolk emerging from the ocean portals seen in Zombies 4, bringing hypnotic music, underwater politics, and conflict over resources or ancient grudges. Some clips depict Addison’s alien-moonstone heritage tying into oceanic elements, positioning her as a bridge—or target—in a surface-vs.-deep-sea showdown. Others tease “mermaid magic breaking Z-bands,” forcing characters to confront their identities without tech crutches.

Critics of the hype point out the obvious: these are fan creations, not studio-sanctioned. Similar “trailers” flooded feeds before Zombies 4‘s announcement, often using recycled footage and AI-enhanced visuals. Comments sections reveal divided reactions—some fans call them “clickbait trash,” while others dive deep into speculation: “Is Addison ascending to rule the ocean?” “Will Zed fight sirens?” “Pearl who?” The buzz, even if manufactured, keeps the conversation alive and could pressure Disney to accelerate plans.

Disney’s track record supports continuation if numbers hold. The franchise has consistently delivered for the streamer, with strong family viewership and soundtrack streams. A spin-off animated series, Zombies: The Re-Animated Series, launched in 2024, proving the IP’s versatility. If Zombies 5 gets the green light, it could pivot the series toward new protagonists or generational handoffs, much like how Zombies 4 balanced legacy characters with fresh blood.

For now, viewers can stream all four films on Disney+, along with shorts like Addison’s Moonstone Mystery. The official Zombies social channels tease nothing beyond general fan engagement—no mermaids, no villains from the deep. Yet the fan-made trailers persist, racking up views and comments because the demand is real.

Whether “The Ocean Has Villains” proves prophetic or stays fan fiction, the Zombies universe shows no signs of flatlining. Seabrook’s story of unity amid differences has resonated for years. If mermaids do crash the party, expect more songs, more dances, and more debates about what true acceptance means—even when the threat comes from below the surface.