High School Musical 2

High School Musical 2 is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 3,889 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Zac Efron leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

There is a reason High School Musical 2 keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate High School Musical 2 from the crowd. 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. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2007. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and High School Musical 2 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, High School Musical 2 is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Zac Efron sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.