Despite not being released in the cinema 'HSM' has generated a great deal of revenue through the large success of the film which prompted the sale of 'HSM' merchandise as well as various variations of the original DVD film.

In total the Disney channel produced 5 variations of the original DVD film:

1) Sing-Along version.
2)Dance-Along version.
3)Pop-Up - edition.
4)High School Musical: Around The World
5)High School Musical: The Ultimate Edition


Examples of 'HSM' merchandise:
-HSM Barbies
- Girl's High School Musical Uno card game
-HSM Magic 8 ball
- Desert plates, cups, napkins, party invitations
- Stationary
-Bags
- Folders
- Bed covers
- Lunch boxes
- Stickers . . .