Mack then walks in on her grandfather and Brady watching their favorite film, a 1960s musical titled Wet Side Story, where surfers and motorcycle bikers battle for the privilege to hang out at Big Momma's beachside restaurant.
Brady relents and informs Mack that there will be a storm and giant wave that should bring them back home at the end of the film.
Brady also tells Mack about the villains of the film, Les Camembert and Dr. Fusion, who are going to use a machine to affect the weather to make the surfers and bikers leave so they can control Big Momma's and turn it into a beach resort.
That night Mack joins Lela and the other biker girls for a sleepover, while Brady hangs out with Tanner and the surfer boys at Big Momma's.
While talking about love, Brady and Mack's modern relationship views comes into conflict with those of the 1960s; they fail to make any progress on getting Lela and Tanner together.
[1] The film's soundtrack features ten original songs composed in rhythms of surf rock, Motown R&B, rockabilly and pop.
The film originally premiered after a new episode of Austin and Ally on July 19, 2013, in the United States,[21] Canada,[22] the UK, and Ireland[21] on Disney Channel.
Hale found the film’s numerous references and influences—ranging from Grease and Back to the Future to Glee and Bride of Frankenstein—to be somewhat derivative but noted that its clever premise and occasional humor make it entertaining, particularly for its target audience.
[32] Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the film a score of four stars out of five, saying that while tweens, drawn by familiar Disney stars like Ross Lynch, will enjoy the film's nostalgic, comedic, and romantic elements, parents will appreciate its family-friendly narrative that promotes individuality, self-awareness, and positive relationships.
[33] Brian Lowry of Variety found that while the film includes inventive moments and lively musical sequences, the narrative between these numbers can feel lackluster.
Lowry noted that Disney's extensive marketing effort aims to replicate the success of High School Musical, with the film itself serving as part of a larger promotional strategy.
[41] Teen Beach Movie was nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs at the 66th Directors Guild of America Awards.
[44] On April 27, 2014, the sequel, Teen Beach 2 was announced as slated to premiere in 2015 on Disney Channel, with production set for July 2014 in Puerto Rico.
[45] Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Grace Phipps, Garrett Clayton and John DeLuca reprised their roles in the sequel.
[46] The remaining actors who portray the bikers and surfers, Jordan Fisher, Chrissie Fit, William Loftis, Kent Boyd, Jessica Lee Keller and Mollee Gray, are also confirmed to return for the sequel.
[47] The sequel revolves around the characters from Wet Side Story after the first film's post-credits scene, when they were transported into the real world.
A third movie was never made due to Ross Lynch's contract with Disney ending a couple months after the sequels premiere.