The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen

The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen
Based on
The Cheetah Girls
by Deborah Gregory
Screenplay by
  • Kara Holden
  • Sarah Watson
  • Deborah Swisher
Directed byBillie Woodruff
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Adrienne Bailon
  • Billie Woodruff
Production companyDisney Kids & Family
Original release
Network
Release2027 (2027)
Related
The Cheetah Girls
The Cheetah Girls 2
The Cheetah Girls: One World

The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen is an upcoming American musical film directed by Billie Woodruff. It is a sequel to The Cheetah Girls: One World (2008) and the fourth installment of The Cheetah Girls franchise. It will premiere in 2027 on Disney Channel and Disney+. Raven-Symoné reprises her role as Galleria, after being absent from the third installment. Adrienne Bailon and Sabrina Bryan will also return for the film. Kiely Williams is not set to return.

Premise

Galleria and Chanel take Faith, Galleria's daughter, Dior, Chanel's sister and their friends to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. At the same time, the new generation of Cheetahs will "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".[1]

Cast

Production

"I honestly attribute it to the fact that it's a good girl-empowerment story about friendship and family, and standing up for your besties. And that is, no matter how juvenile it might sound, important to continuously tell that story so girls know how important it is to stand up for your friends."[2]

— Raven-Symoné about the franchise's longevity

When asked about a reunion in 2021, Adrienne Bailon stated she would be willing to do one, but was concerned about "ruining" the memory of the franchise.[3] In the years following, both Raven-Symoné and Sabrina Bryan expressed interest in doing a reboot.[2][4]

Filming was confirmed to begin in July 2026 in South Africa. Raven-Symoné will serve as an executive producer, along with Debra Martin Chase. The film features choreography from Kyle Hanagami.[1] President of Disney Kids & Family, Ayo Davis, released a statement saying: "The Cheetah Girls has always been about friendship, music, and empowering young people to use their voice. That spirit connected deeply with a generation of fans, and it still resonates today. Bringing this dynamic new group of young stars to the franchise allows us to continue that legacy for a new era of kids and families".[5]

Casting

The film was officially announced on July 8, 2026, with Symoné posting a video on her social media, which included the project's title and confirmed to reprise her role.[6] She was notably absent from The Cheetah Girls: One World due to feeling ostracized during filming of The Cheetah Girls 2.[7] Bailon was confirmed to return, as well as serving as a co-producer, with Bryan set to make a special appearance in the film.[8] Lynn Whitfield and Lori Anne Alter are also confirmed to return for the film, both whom where absent from the third installment.[9] Original cast member, Kiely Williams is not set to return as Aqua.[10]

Four new cast members will portray a new generation of the Cheetah Girls. This includes Leah Sava Jeffries (Percy Jackson and the Olympians), who will portray Galleria's daughter, Faith; Carmen Sanchez (Electric Bloom) as Chanel's sister, Dior; Kaileen Chang as Ruby and Sophie Lennon as Brooklyn.[9] Additionally, newcomer Kamogelo Ramashala, who was cast through a global casting call and is from South Africa, will play Kendi. Sophia Bush was cast in a supporting role.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 Hurtado, Yamillah (July 8, 2026). "Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Sabrina Bryan Returning for Cheetah Girls: Next Gen with New Stars". People.
  2. 1 2 Pierre, Mekishana (February 22, 2024). "Raven-Symoné Reflects on Her Career, Including Her Experience on 'The View' and 'Cheetah Girls' (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  3. ↑ Goldstein, Joelle (November 25, 2021). "Raven-Symoné to Reunite with 'Cheetah Girls' Costar Adrienne Bailon in New Season of 'Raven's Home'". People. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ Clack, Erin; Stern, Abby (May 25, 2025). "Sabrina Bryan Reveals Her Thoughts on a Potential Cheetah Girls Reboot (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved July 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ Delgado, Sara (July 9, 2026). "The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen Cast, Plot, Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know". Teen Vogue. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Otterson, Joe (July 8, 2026). "'Cheetah Girls 4': Raven-Symoné Confirms Her Return in 'Next Gen' Reboot". Variety.
  7. ↑ "Raven-Symoné and Kiely Williams Just Revealed Some Major Cheetah Girls Tea on Instagram Live". Seventeen. April 10, 2020. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ Swift, Andy (July 8, 2026). "The Cheetah Girls (Minus One) Reuniting For Fourth Movie — Disney Reveals Full New And Returning Cast". TVLine.
  9. 1 2 3 Pierre, Mekishana (July 8, 2026). "The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen gets Disney+ green light, Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon reprising their roles". Entertainment Weekly.
  10. ↑ Genai, Shanelle (July 13, 2026). "Kiely Williams' Sister Calls Out New Cheetah Girls Reboot, Now the Internet is Coming For Her". The Root. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
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