What To Know
- Disney has officially announced The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, with Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan reprising their original roles and introducing a new generation of Cheetah Girls.
- The film follows Galleria, Chanel, and a new group of teens as they travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary, exploring themes of friendship, empowerment, and finding their voices.
- Production began in July and wrapped in September, but a release date has not yet been announced.
Get ready for some Cheetah-licious news! The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen has wrapped filming. It went into production in Africa in July.
The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen is an upcoming Disney Channel and Disney+ movie that is set to star Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan in their original roles while raising the next generation.
Raven-Symoné, Bailon, as well as the actors who play their daughters, screamed “That’s a wrap on Cheetah Girls: Next Gen!” in an Instagram video on September 9. They all cheered and hugged each other.
Bryan was noticeably absent from the video. However, she is only set to make a guest appearance.
“The Cheetah Girls has always been about friendship, music, and empowering young people to use their voice,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, said in a press release. “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.”
Read on to find out everything you need to know about the next generation of The Cheetah Girls.
Who is starring in The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen?
Raven-Symoné will return as Galleria and will executive produce the film alongside Debra Martin Chase, who produced the first three Cheetah Girls films. Bailon, who serves as a co-producer, returns as Chanel, while Bryan is set to make a special appearance as Dorinda. Keily Williams, who played Aqua, the fourth Cheetah Girl, is not expected to come back.
Lynn Whitfield and Lori Alter are set to reprise their roles as Galleria and Chanel’s mothers, Dorothea and Juanita, respectively. Sophia Bush is set to appear in a supporting role as Jennifré.
The new generation of Cheetah Girls includes Leah Sava Jeffries as Galleria’s daughter Faith, Carmen Sanchez as Chanel’s sister Dior, Kaileen Chang as Ruby, and Sophie Lennon as Brooklyn. Newcomer Kamogelo Ramashala, a local South African actor, will play Kendi.
What will the new movie be about?
The story follows Galleria and Chanel, alongside Faith and her three friends, as they travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. Along the way, the four teen girls test their friendship and find their voice. With the help of their moms, they discover the true Cheetah spirit as they save the sanctuary and become the new Cheetah Girls.
When will the movie be released?
A release date has not yet been announced for The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, but it is expected sometime in 2027. It will air on Disney Channel and Disney+.
What should you watch before seeing this movie?
The movies in the franchise — The Cheetah Girls, The Cheetah Girls 2, and The Cheetah Girls: One World — are all available to stream on Disney+.
The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen, TBD, Disney+ and Disney Channel