Disney fans have been shocked to learn that High School Musical 3: Senior Year – the final instalment of the popular teen movie franchise – came out 15 years ago.
On October 24, 2008, film fans flocked eagerly to theaters to watch the Disney film after the first two movies – High School Musical and High School Musical 2 – aired only on TV.
The film follows beloved Wildcats Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens), Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale), Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel), Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu) and Taylor McKessie (Monique Coleman) as they close out their senior year of high school at East High.
From prom and a basketball championship to one final spring musical, the students cherish their final moments together as they wonder about what the future holds for their friendships and potential careers.
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Disney fans have been shocked to learn that High School Musical 3: Senior Year – the final instalment of the popular teen movie franchise – came out 15 years ago
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On October 24, 2008, film fans flocked eagerly to theaters to watch the Disney film after the first two movies – High School Musical and High School Musical 2 – only aired on TV
Now fans of High School Musical 3 have been left flabbergasted that the beloved franchise ended 15 years ago and took to Twitter to express their shock.
‘I’m sorry but… WHAT THE… 15 YEARS AGO?!’ one fan exclaimed.
Another wondered: ‘How has it already been 15 years?!
‘Did you say….15????? 15 YEARS AGO?????’ a third asked in shock.
After coming to this realization, fans lamented about how this made them feel old.
’15???? am i old??’ one asked upon learning the news.
‘I’m sorry, 15 YEARS?!!!! I’ve never felt so old,’ another user complained.
‘I can’t fully process this. I feel ancient,’ a third commented.
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The film follows Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens), Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale), Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel), Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu) and Taylor McKessie (Monique Coleman) as they close out their senior year of high school
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Now fans of High School Musical 3 have been left flabbergasted that the beloved franchise ended 15 years ago and took to Twitter to express their shock
![Disney fans outraged as they realize it has been 15 YEARS since Zac Efron's iconic High School Musical 3 premiered 18 From prom and a basketball championship to one final spring musical, the students of East High cherish their final moments together as they wonder about what the future holds](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/24/20/76940157-12666421-From_prom_and_a_basketball_championship_to_one_final_spring_musi-a-106_1698174342710.jpg)
From prom and a basketball championship to one final spring musical, the students of East High cherish their final moments together as they wonder about what the future holds
Some people were shocked that they still had distinct memories of watching High School Musical 3 in theaters even though it was 15 years ago.
‘Oh my god I’m ancient, I literally remember getting so excited to see it in theaters,’ one user penned.
Another fan shared that High School Musical was part of their first movie-going experience.
‘Omg I feel so old. This was the first movie I saw in theatres,’ they wrote.
Another fan’s memory of seeing the film was so vivid that they remembered exact details about their viewing experience.
‘I remember where I sat in the theater when I saw it my GOD I’m old,’ they stated.
While they were ashamed about being old enough to remember seeing High School Musical 3 in theaters, others were proud of this fact.
One fan enthused: ‘Proud to say that I was apart of those who saw it in theaters.’
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Some people were shocked that they still had distinct memories of watching High School Musical 3 in theaters. Pictured are Zac Efron and Corbin Bleu in the movie
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While they were ashamed about being old enough to remember seeing High School Musical 3 in theaters, others were proud of this fact
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Others used the anniversary as an opportunity to share how much of a significant impact the movie had on them. Pictured are Lucas Grabeel and Ashley Tisdale in the movie
Some fans used the anniversary as an opportunity to share how much of a significant impact the movie had on them.
‘My mom, older sister, and I were SEATED in that theater like y’all don’t understand hsm (High School Musical) was my LIFE,’ they wrote.
‘Haven’t had a theater experience like this since. The girlies were gasping when Troy came on screen we were weeping onto each other gripping onto strangers hands in the third act!!!!!’ another exclaimed.
While the original High School Musical franchise ended in 2008, a tribute mockumentary series – High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – launched more than a decade later in 2019.
The TV series was arguably just as much of a hit as the trilogy and wrapped up with delivering a High School Musical 4 film, which fans have begging for since the third film, in its series finale.
Bleu, Coleman, Grabeel and other original High School Musical cast members appeared on the series to reprise their roles in the fake movie, High School Musical 4: The Reunion.
Aside from this, it’s unlikely that fans will get an actual fourth movie.