Why Are People Asking for a ‘Bring It On’ Sequel When There Are…

Kirsten Dunst is not about to shake off her pom-poms. While on the red carpet for her new movie Roofman, the actress told Entertainment Tonight she has zero interest in doing another Bring It On movie.

“No,” she said flatly when asked about a reboot. “I’m like, leave good things where they are.”

Even the promise of a producer’s chair wouldn’t sway her.

“I don’t need to put on a cheerleading outfit,” she joked. “I don’t even know what I would do, be a coach or something? Let’s leave it as it is.”

Dunst, of course, played Torrance Shipman, the plucky cheer captain who learns her squad’s championship-winning routines were stolen from the East Compton Clovers (led by Gabrielle Union). The film has lived on as a cult classic, sparking endless “spirit fingers” references and, yes, a mountain of sequels ALREADY.

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And when we say mountain, we mean it. Here’s how six sequels released over 22 years shake out.

Bring It On Again (2004): A sequel that, starting with the cast, has nothing to do with the original.

Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006): According to Wikipedia, the second direct-to-DVD sequel has only “a tenuous link to its predecessors,” with cheerleading teams competing for a prize. It does, however, have Rihanna.

In It to Win It (2007): Once again, zero recurring cast members or canonical references. Only a cheer rivalry inspired by West Side Story.

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009): Christina Milian plays a transfer student at a Malibu high school.

Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack (2017): As its title (stylized with a hashtag in front of “Cheersmack”) suggests, an international turn for the franchise.

Bring It On: Cheer or Die (2022): The latest entry in the franchise adds a killer to the mix.

Dunst’s absence from all of these titles is notable. And we’re just taking a shot in the dark here, but probably also intentional.

The original film just turned 25, which naturally had fans wondering about reboots. But given Hollywood’s obsession with recycling, maybe it’s best to listen to Dunst. After all, this summer alone saw new spins on familiar films with Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Freakier Friday. And just in case you’re still nostalgic, Peacock is prepping a Clueless series, while Prime Video is busy cooking up a Legally Blonde prequel.

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