Disney Plus has officially confirmed that a reboot of the beloved Cheetah Girls franchise is in production, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. The new film, titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, has received the green light and will feature both returning original cast members and a fresh wave of young talent.
What We Know About 'The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen'
The original trilogy began in 2003 with The Cheetah Girls, following four teenage best friends—Galleria (Raven-Symoné), Chanel (Adrienne Bailon), Dorinda (Sabrina Bryan), and Aqua (Kiely Williams)—as they navigated high school, friendship, and the music industry. The franchise's popularity led to two sequels in 2006 and 2008. Now, nearly two decades later, a new chapter is set to debut.
According to Disney Plus, the plot picks up when Cheetah Girls Galleria and Chanel, along with Galleria's daughter Faith and her three friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. The synopsis states: "Along the way, these four teen girls test their friendship, find their voice, and discover the true Cheetah spirit as they save the preserve and ultimately take the stage as the new Cheetah Girls."
Fans React: 'OMGGGGGG WERE HERE'
Disney enthusiasts have hailed the announcement as a "major moment." On Instagram, one fan wrote: "OMGGGGGG WERE HERE! ! ! !" Another commented: "i'm literally sobbing." A third exclaimed: "OMFG OMFG OMFG YOU KNOW THIS IS PERSONALLY A MAJOR MOMENT FOR ME! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !" A fourth added: "So happy it's happening! ! But I hope all four Cheetahs are making an appearance." A fifth simply said: "This is what we needed!"
Returning Cast and New Faces
Executive producers Debra Martin Chase and Raven-Symoné are behind the project, with Symoné reprising her role as Galleria and Adrienne Bailon returning as Chanel. Lynn Whitfield and Lori Alter are also set to reprise their roles as Dorothea and Juanita, respectively. Sabrina Bryan will make a special appearance as Dorinda, while Sophia Bush joins in a supporting role as Jennifré.
Newcomers include Leah Sava' Jeffries (known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians) as Galleria's daughter Faith, and Carmen Sanchez (Electric Bloom) as Chanel's sister Dior. This new ensemble will bring a fresh dynamic to the franchise.
Legacy of the Original Films
The original Cheetah Girls film holds a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been described by fans as a "classic." One viewer previously noted: "Love the movie its my fav." Another said: "I love it when I was a little girl. I love it !" A third commented: "i have watched this many of times with the girls... and i admit i love it lol."
All three original films—The Cheetah Girls, The Cheetah Girls 2, and The Cheetah Girls: One World—are currently streaming on Disney+.
