Zombies 4 Wins Watch Party: Kids' Choice Award
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly accepted the orange blimp honor at the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Youth
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires won the Watch Party: Kids' Choice award at the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards, held November 14, 2026, at Television City Studios in Los Angeles. Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly accepted the orange blimp together on stage after skipping the orange carpet.
Why it matters
The win gives the Zombies franchise a major youth-audience honor as the series continues into a fifth film. Manheim and Donnelly used their moment on stage to pay tribute to co-star Carla Jeffery, who died in September 2026.
The award is the orange blimp given in the Watch Party: Kids' Choice category at the 2026 ceremony. The source does not provide vote totals or nominee details for the category.
The players
Milo Manheim
Milo Manheim is an actor known for the Zombies film series and School Spirits, and he recently wrapped production on the live-action Tangled movie.
Meg Donnelly
Meg Donnelly is an actress and singer known for her role in the Zombies film series, and she also serves as an executive producer on the franchise's upcoming fifth film.
Carla Jeffery
Carla Jeffery was an actress who co-starred in the first three Zombies movies before her death in September 2026.
The details
Manheim and Donnelly accepted the award together on stage, bypassing the orange carpet. Manheim then added a dedication to Carla Jeffery, who co-starred with both actors in the first three Zombies films, before leaving the stage.
Timeline
September 2026: Carla Jeffery died.
November 14, 2026: The 2026 Kids' Choice Awards were held at Television City Studios in Los Angeles, where Zombies 4 won the award.
Industry Dynamics
The win reflects the sustained popularity of the Zombies film series, which began as a Disney Channel Original Movie and has continued into a fifth film with its original cast members serving as executive producers. The honor extends the franchise's standing with young audiences as it moves beyond its original on-screen ensemble.
Viewers who want to see the franchise's latest installments can check the Zombies films' current streaming availability. Fans following the cast can watch for the next School Spirits season and Manheim's work on the live-action Tangled film.
The takeaway
The award shows that the Zombies franchise keeps a strong connection with young viewers, and the cast's tribute to Carla Jeffery highlights the lasting bonds formed on set.
Further reading
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