Bring It On (film series)

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Box art for Bring It On: 6-Movie Cheer Pack, a four-disc compilation of the first six films.
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Bring It On is an anthology series of cheerleading films that began with Bring It On (2000) [1] and was followed by five direct-to-video sequels and one Halloween-themed television film sequel, [2] none of which contain any of the original film's cast members.

Contents

The first film was loosely adapted into a musical, which has received positive critical response and praise.

Films

Cast

Principal cast

CharacterFilms
Bring It On Bring It On Again Bring It On: All or Nothing Bring It On: In It to Win It Bring It On: Fight to the Finish Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack Bring It On: Cheer or Die
2000200420062007200920172022
Torrance Shipman Kirsten Dunst
Missy Pantone Eliza Dushku
Cliff Pantone Jesse Bradford
Isis Gabrielle Union
Whittier Smith Anne Judson-Yager
Tina Hammersmith Bree Turner
Dean SebastianKevin Cooney
Monica Faune A. Chambers
Greg Bryce Johnson
Derek Richard Lee Jackson
Marni Potts Bethany Joy Lenz
Britney Allen Hayden Panettiere
Camille Solange Knowles
JesseGus Carr
Winnie Harper Marcy Rylan
AmberCindy Chiu
Kirresha Giovonnie Samuels
Leti Francia Almendarez
Brianna Danielle Savre
SierraJessica Fife
Brad Warner Jake McDorman
Carson Ashley Benson
Brooke Cassandra Scerbo
Penn Michael Copon
Chelsea Jennifer Tisdale
AeyshaAnniese Taylor Dendy
RubenNoel Areizaga
SarahKierstin Koppel
Catalina "Lina" Cruz Christina Milian
Avery Whitbourne Rachele Brooke Smith
Evan Whitbourne Cody Longo
GloriaVanessa Born
Treyvonetta Gabrielle Dennis
Sky Holland Roden
Destiny Cristine Prosperi
Hannah Sophie Vavasseur
Blake Jordan Rodrigues
Cheer Goddess Vivica A. Fox
McKayla Miller [5] Tiera Skovbye
Abby Synger [5] Kerri Medders
Principal Simmons [6] Missi Pyle

Stage musical

The film series expanded its reach when it was made into Bring It On: The Musical , with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt, and lyrics by Miranda and Amanda Green. The play also has a book written by Jeff Whitty.

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Below Deck Cold Water Series, Summer House Winter Spinoff, Dick Wolf Unscripted Crime Series & Jason Biggs Game Show Lead NBCU Cable Lineup". Deadline Hollywood . 13 May 2021.
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  4. Lynn Sebren, Brandy (16 December 2021). "Bring it On: Cheer or Die Wraps Filming on Killer Installment of the Iconic Franchise". MovieWeb . Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Bring It On's Next Sequel Is Actually a Horror Film: Watch the Trailer for Cheer or Die". E! Online. 15 September 2022.
  6. "Film Review: Bring It On: Cheer or Die". Josh at the Movies. 19 September 2022.