Disney greenlights The Cheetah Girls Next Gen

Disney has officially greenlit a fourth film in its popular musical franchise, "The Cheetah Girls," with production beginning this month in South Africa. The new movie, titled "The Cheetah Girls Next Gen," will introduce a new generation of performers while bringing back several original stars, including Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon.

The project was confirmed on July 8, 2026, with Raven-Symoné announcing her involvement via a social media post. She will reprise her role as Galleria Garibaldi and also serve as an executive producer alongside Debra Martin Chase, who produced the first three films. Adrienne Bailon returns as Chanel and will also co-produce. Original cast members Lynn Whitfield and Lori Alter are set to reprise their roles as the mothers of Galleria and Chanel, respectively. Sabrina Bryan will make a special appearance as her character, Dorinda.

The story will follow Galleria and Chanel as they travel to Africa with Galleria's daughter, Faith, and her three friends to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. According to a synopsis, the four teenage girls will test their friendships, find their voices, and ultimately take the stage as the new Cheetah Girls while...