High School Musical 2

Name: High School Musical 2
Genre: Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Released: 2007-08-17
Cast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley French, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu

2007 | 111 min | Comedy, Family, TV Movie

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Descendants 3 or Anastasia, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

The East High Wildcats are gearing up for big fun as they land the coolest summer jobs imaginable. Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor have scored sweet gigs at the Lava Springs Country Club owned by Sharpay and Ryan's family. Sharpay's first rule of business: Get Troy. As Troy experiences a life of privilege he's never known, will he give up the Wildcats and Gabriella to rise to the top?

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Emmys and 1 DGA Award.
Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a wide audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 176K people sought it out in the past year