attended years ago. The Clovers team is led by Isis, who is hell-bent on defeating Rancho Carne Toros. It is soon discovered that Big Red is responsible for stealing the Clovers' cheer routine by filming their moves secretly and claiming them as their original routine, causing Torrance to make a new cheerleading performance so they can qualify for the upcoming national championships.

The original Bring It On is a contemporary classic for a reason - it’s endlessly quotable, packed with iconic moments, and anchored by the irresistible pairing of Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union. Part of the fun for me is spotting the Buffy alumni like Eliza Dushku and Clare Kramer; once I knew they were in it, I was absolutely going to watch. The film definitely shows its age in places, but it still holds up surprisingly well as a light, energetic, popcorn‑friendly cheerleading comedy that helped define early‑2000s teen movies.

Bring It On Again follows Dean Sebastian wants to safeguard the perks of a college with a champion cheer-leading squad, so he instructs ruthlessly ambitious and tyrannical captain Tina, who was preparing her sycophantic buddy as successor, to mentor in stead a freshman talent, Whittier. After jumping through hoops in every sense, she however draws the line at having to dump her buddy Monica and calls the bluff of the classical threat 'or you're out'. So, they and Greg, the gay leader of the male cheerleaders on whose shoulders the antics rest literally, pull out and form a rival squad, which welcomes campus misfits and social outsiders, including inventive smart-aleck Derek, yet also enters the national championship.

This sequel was honestly a bit tough to get through, mostly because the cast was unfamiliar and the humor felt forced, like it was trying too hard to recreate the spark of the original without ever finding its own rhythm. The one bright spot for many viewers will be spotting a young Felicia Day, which is a fun surprise, but not quite enough to make me want to revisit this entry. Thankfully, the Bring It On films are all stand‑alone stories, so this one isn’t required viewing before moving on to part three.

Bring It On: All or Nothing follows a senior cheerleader who is at the peak of her high school career being the captain of the cheer squad and dating the star quarterback of the football team when unexpectedly her family is forced to endure the struggles of being relocated to a somewhat ghetto area. Not being able to fit in, Brittany will have to make a choice, whether to hold on to her old life or give in to her new one?

The third installment is thankfully a breath of fresh air, largely because it finally brings back recognizable, charismatic leads like Hayden Panettiere and Solange Knowles (yes - Beyoncé’s sister), who give the movie a spark the second film lacked. This one leans into a dynamic that echoes the original: the culture clash between a wealthy, polished cheer squad and an underfunded inner‑city team, all filtered through a classic fish‑out‑of‑water storyline as Hayden’s character, Britney, has to rebuild her identity after switching schools. It’s energetic, funny, and anchored by strong performances, and as a fan of Hayden Panettiere, it’s absolutely one I’d watch again just for the sheer fun of it.

Bring It On: In It To Win It follows high school senior Carson arrives at the all-important "Cheer Camp Nationals" determined to lead her squad, the West High Sharks, to victory. But chic Brooke and her team, the East High Jets, are equally steadfast in their pursuit of the competition's coveted "Spirit Stick." As tension mounts between the two rival squads, Carson falls for fellow cheerleader Penn, not realizing he's a Jet. When Brooke discovers the budding romance, she raises the stakes by challenging Carson to a one-on-one cheer-off. A spectacular "cheer fighting" sequence erupts into a no-holds-barred brawl and cheerleaders on both sides are suspended from the competition. With their dreams of taking home the top prize all but shattered, the leaders of both squads realize they'll have to take drastic measures to stay in the game.

This fourth entry really feels like the filmmakers were trying to stretch a thin premise into a full movie. It stars Ashley Benson, long before Pretty Little Liars, and Jennifer Tisdale (Ashley Tisdale’s sister) but even with those familiar names, the film never quite finds its footing. While some of the cheer routines are genuinely fun to watch, the story itself falls flat, relying on an overdone rivalry between two teams and a predictable love‑triangle‑style conflict between the leads. There’s nothing particularly fresh or exciting here, and it continues the pattern of the series alternating between a solid installment and a bit of a flop.
 

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish follows Lina Cruz a tough, sharp-witted Latina cheerleader from East L.A. who transfers to a posh West Los Angeles high school after her widowed mother remarries a wealthy man. Lina not only feels out of the environment at her new high school, but she also faces off against Avery, the snobbish and ultra-competitive all-star cheerleading captain to qualify for a spot on her new school's cheerleading squad with help from her sheltered new stepsister Skylar, and from her former teammates.

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This installment was a genuinely enjoyable surprise, thanks in large part to Christina Milian, whose younger self brings so much charm and confidence to this fish‑out‑of‑water story about moving from the barrio to an elite prep school. The cast is a treat for fans of early‑2010s TV, with Holland Roden—long before Teen Wolf—playing her new stepsister, and Rachele Brooke Smith, whom I recognized from the Center Stage films, adding even more familiarity. The movie blends cheer with the dance styles that were hot at the time, giving the routines a fresh, high‑energy feel. As a fan of these actresses, this one easily stands out as one of the more fun and rewatchable entries in the series.

 

Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack follows Cheer Goddess, the Internet's most popular "Cheer-lebrity." When Destiny, captain of three-time national champions "The Rebels," is challenged to a global cheer showdown by an edgy new team called "The Truth," the Cheer Goddess organizes a virtual battle for squads from all around the world. It seems like the whole world wants to take down Destiny and her team, and they just might succeed, unless Destiny can rise to the challenge, set her ego aside and figure out who her real friends are.

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This installment leans all the way into the social‑media era, embracing the hashtag culture of its time while pulling us into both the world of competitive cheerleading and the chaotic digital underworld of hackers. The mysterious team “The Truth,” clearly inspired by Anonymous, brings a surprisingly fun twist as they disrupt the long‑dominant Rebels. Even though I wasn’t familiar with most of the cast, the movie is entertaining enough that it never becomes a distraction. The routines are packed with high‑flying stunts and impressive acrobatics, and Vivica A. Fox adds a great touch as the “Cheer Goddess,” serving as the voice of reason throughout. I also loved the global, live streamed competition aspect where viewers could vote—it felt perfectly in step with the times. Overall, this was another strong and enjoyable entry in the series. 

 

Bring It On: Cheer or Die follows a cheer squad who are practicing their routines on Halloween weekend in an abandoned school, and they are picked off one by one by an unknown killer.

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I was genuinely excited for this one because it finally gave us something totally new - a full‑on horror take on the Bring It On universe! As a huge fan of horror, this mash‑up of cheerleading, mystery, and a masked killer was right up my alley. It’s not the best slasher ever made, and it’s not the strongest cheerleading movie either, but it’s a surprisingly fun blend of both genres. You get a little bit of everything: a love story, a buried secret from the past, a killer on the loose, and a squad trying to pull it together for their next big competition. It captures the spirit of the better entries in the series while adding my favorite twist, a cool slasher with creative kills and an unexpected reveal. All in all, it’s a really enjoyable and fitting way to round out the franchise.  

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In addition to all 7 movies of the franchise this release offers up bonus content including deleted scenes, extended scenes, gag reels, commentaries, trailer, featurettes and more. Step onto the mat and grab your copy of Bring It On: 7 Movie Collection when it hits Blu-ray on May 19th from Universal Home Entertainment.