Produced by Walt Disney Pictures , it made history as the only film in the franchise to be released theatrically. 🎬 Film Overview Director/Choreographer: Kenny Ortega Writer: Peter Barsocchini Release Date: October 24, 2008 (United States) Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes Rating: G (General Audiences) 🎭 Main Cast and Characters

as Gabriella Montez (The brilliant academic and Troy's love interest)

as Ryan Evans (Sharpay's talented choreographer brother)

The film reunited the complete original primary cast, giving them their final cinematic bow as East High Wildcats:

as Sharpay Evans (The ambitious and dramatic antagonist)