Disney fans have declared a "major moment" as a reboot of a childhood "classic" has been teased, and it will star some familiar faces. On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Disney Plus confirmed that the Cheetah Girls will return with a brand new film titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, which has now been given the green light for production.
Return of a Noughties Classic
Originally launching in 2003 with their hit film The Cheetah Girls, the franchise chronicled four teenage best friends Galleria (Raven-Symoné), Chanel (Adrienne Bailon), Dorinda (Sabrina Bryan), and Aqua (Kiely Williams) as they navigated teenage years in high school, friendship, and the music industry. The film was so successful it spawned two further films in 2006 and 2008. Now, fans will be pleased to hear another is on its way, with some of the original stars returning.
According to Disney Plus, the new film picks up when Cheetah Girls Galleria (Symoné) and Chanel (Bailon), alongside Galleria's daughter Faith (Jeffries) and her three friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. 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.
Fan Reactions Pour In
Fans have been unable to contain their excitement on social media. One person commented on Instagram: "OMGGGGGG WERE HERE!!!!" Another penned: "i'm literally sobbing." A third added: "OMFG OMFG OMFG YOU KNOW THIS IS PERSONALLY A MAJOR MOMENT FOR ME!!!!!!!!!" A fourth stated: "So happy it's happening!! But I hope all four Cheetahs are making an appearance." A fifth said: "This is what we needed!"
Cast and Crew Details
From executive producers Debra Martin Chase and Raven-Symoné, who returns to her role as Galleria alongside Adrienne Bailon returning as Chanel. Lynn Whitfield and Lori Alter are also set to reprise their roles as Dorothea and Juanita, while Sabrina Bryan will make a special appearance as Dorinda. Sophia Bush is set to appear in a supporting role as Jennifré. New faces will also be introduced with a new cast of young actresses including Leah Sava’ Jeffries ("Percy Jackson and the Olympians") as Galleria’s daughter Faith and Carmen Sanchez ("Electric Bloom") as Chanel’s sister Dior.
Original Film's Legacy
The original film garnered huge support, with one person previously branding it a "classic". With a 75% Rotten Tomatoes rating, another added: "Love the movie its my fav." A third penned: "I love it when I was a little girl. I love it !" A fourth echoed: "i have watched this many of times with the girls... and i admit i love it lol." The Cheetah Girls, The Cheetah Girls 2, and The Cheetah Girls: One World are now streaming on Disney+.
