---
title: "Zenon: The Zequel"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/zenon-the-zequel-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29742
imdb_id: "tt0271271"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 111
content_rating: "G"
---

# Zenon: The Zequel (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/zenon-the-zequel-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Zenon: The Zequel is a 2001 television movie that falls under the family, adventure, comedy, and science fiction genres. Directed by Manny Coto, the film serves as the first sequel produced under the Disney Channel Original Movie banner. The story follows the character Zenon Kar, who is fifteen years old and resides on a space station. The plot begins when the military takes control of the station and starts the process of dismantling it. During this time, Zenon receives a mysterious signal. She becomes convinced that the transmission originates from aliens who have arrived to provide assistance to the station inhabitants. She must then work to persuade others of the signal's true nature and origin. The film features a cast including Kirsten Storms, Shadia Simmons, and Lauren Maltby. It has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes and was released in the United States on January 12, 2001. This installment precedes the third and final film in the series, Zenon: Z3, which was produced in 2004.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Manny Coto
- **Networks / Studios**: de Passe Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kirsten Storms** as *Zenon Kar*
- **Shadia Simmons** as *Nebula Wade*
- **Lauren Maltby** as *Margie Hammond*
- **Susan Brady** as *Astrid Kar*
- **Robert Curtis Brown** as *Mark Kar*
- **Phillip Rhys** as *Proto Zoa*
- **Holly Fulger** as *Aunt Judy Kling*
- **Stuart Pankin** as *Cmd. Edward Plank*
- **John Getz** as *General Hammond*
- **Thomas M. Wright** as *Orion*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Zenon: The Zequel online?
Zenon: The Zequel is currently available to watch or stream on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Zenon: The Zequel worth watching?
Zenon: The Zequel holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 111 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Zenon: The Zequel and when was it released?
Zenon: The Zequel is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Zenon: The Zequel?
Zenon: The Zequel was directed by Manny Coto.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Zenon: The Zequel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29742)
- [Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenon:_Girl_of_the_21st_Century_(film))
- [Zenon: The Zequel (TV Movie 2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0271271/fullcredits/)
- [Zenon: The Zequel (2001) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29742-zenon-the-zequel/cast)
- [Zenon: The Zequel (2001) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/zenon-the-zequel/1184775/credits/)
- [Zenon: The Zequel (2001) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/zenon-the-zequel/credits)

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