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Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is the fourth addition to the Zombies franchise. The films have been directed by Paul Hoen and written by David Light and Joseph Raso. The film series started with Zombies, which was released in 2018, followed by Zombies 2 (2020), and Zombies 3 (2022). The latest release, Zombies 4: Dawn of Vampires, was released on July 10, 2025, on Disney Channel and became available on Disney+ the following day.
The filming of Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires took place in New Zealand, in contrast to the previous films, which were shot in Toronto, Canada. It began in March 2024 and was wrapped up by May 2024. The majority of the shooting was held in Auckland.
Details on Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires filming locations
The filming for Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires took place mainly in Auckland, New Zealand. Some scenes were also shot on the North Island and in Wellington. Essential scenes were filmed in different locations and then blended to create the picture of a single venue.
In the movie, Zed, Addison, Eliza, and Willa embark on a road trip that goes off course after an accident leaves them seeking help in a strange location. The cities of Wellington and Auckland provide stunning settings for bringing the Daywalkers and Vampires universe to life on screen.
Mount Rayburn is an important setting in the film as it is where the Moonstone landed and gave rise to two distinct monster species. The beach and cliffside sections of Mount Rayburn were filmed in Piha Beach on Auckland’s west coast and Bethells Beach of Te Henga, which is a few hours away from Auckland. The college scenes were filmed at King’s College, which served as the setting for the fictional Mountain College in the film.
While these picturesque natural settings added a lovely touch to the film, some of the main action sequences required custom sets to fill in the gaps. The Camp Rayburn, where the kids mostly stayed, was created on the sets of the film. The crew managed to give the two sides of the campsite unique traits, highlighting the contrasts between the Daywalkers and the Vampires while still laying the groundwork for their eventual similarities.
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires plot explored
Being a direct sequel to Zombies 3, the film follows Zed and Addison’s first year of college as they plan their summer vacation. After travelling to an unknown place, they come across two opposing tribes of monsters: the ancient Vampires and the solar-powered Daywalkers. Their common energy source, the rare Blood Fruit, is the root of conflict between the two groups.
The older generation challenges Zed and Addison’s attempts to make amends. The young leaders combine their abilities to save the orchard and bring it back into balance as unusual energy surges threaten all beasts. With clues of more adventures to come, everyone eventually comes together in harmony.
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires streaming platforms
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is available to stream on Disney+ globally. The previous films of the franchise are also available on the same platform in most countries. In a few regions, these can also be rented or purchased on Apple TV or YouTube.
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Edited by Meenakshi Ajith
