High School Musical 2 is the sequel to the popular Disney Channel film High School Musical. Like its predecessor, it stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens. High School Musical 2 made its debut on the Disney Channel on August 17, 2007.

High School Musical 2 begins at the end of the school year, with Troy (Zac Efron) is worried about finding a job. He is working on obtaining a college scholarship and obtaining a job in order to pay for all the expenses that college has. Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) plans on spending the summer at the country club, Lava Springs and working on breaking up Troy and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens). Troy gets a job at the country club, talking with the owner and also getting jobs for Gabriella and her group of friends. At the end of the summer, Troy and Gabriella share their first kiss.