The first two soundtracks were about crushes and team spirit. HSM3’s soundtrack is about existential dread disguised as bangers.
The climax of this terrifying oversight is the "Senior Spring Musical" concept. Darbus decides that instead of writing a play, the seniors will simply perform a musical about their own lives.
The future of High School Musical may be uncertain, but one thing is clear: the franchise has left an indelible mark on popular culture. As fans continue to celebrate the original trilogy, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for the Wildcats and their next adventure.
"HSM3 was the first movie to show us that being cracked at basketball AND theater is the ultimate flex. Troy Bolton really had it all figured out while I’m just trying to decide what to eat for lunch. 🥪✨"
: Only recommended if you can find it for a deep discount (under $5) or are a completionist who doesn't mind fighting with the save system to make it work.