An extended version of the song was released on September 2, 2008 on the iTunes Store as the first official single from the soundtrack.

Only Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Corbin Bleu sing in the music but it is credited as sung by the Cast of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

A preview of the movie's scene (considered as the official music video) premiered on Disney Channel on July 30, 2008.

[2] "Now or Never" is the opening number of the film that takes place during the West High Knights and East High Wildcats State Championship basketball game.

The scene begins in the boys' locker room and transitions itself into the gym where the game is taking place.