NBC’s Stumble is bringing cheerleading back to your screens. Cheer’s Monica Aldama signed on as an Executive Producer, with real athletes in key roles, relatable behind the scenes chaos, and a classic single camera format guaranteed to bring laugh-out-loud moments from Season 1.
Here are the best cheer films and series to stream and get in the spirit.
1. Stumble (NBC/Peacock, 2025 – Present)
Stumble on NBC is a single-camera comedy that follows a former junior college cheer coach as she rebuilds her career by leading a mismatched squad of cheerleaders at a new school while navigating the competitive world of junior college cheer. Stream Season 1 on Peacock
2. Cheer (Netflix, 2020–2022)
The docuseries that changed everything. Navarro College, Aldama, and a roster of athletes grinding for perfection pulled back the curtain on what competitive cheer really demands. Raw, emotional, and unforgettable. Watch on Netflix
3. Bring It On (2000)
The original game-changer. Bring It On turned cheerleading into a cinematic sport, with real choreography, real rivalries, and the energy that defined a generation. Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union made cheer a cultural talking point — and twenty-five years later, it still hits. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
4. Fired Up! (2009)
Two football players crash cheer camp and get schooled on what athleticism looks like. A sharp comedy that doubles as a quiet love letter to the sport. Stream on Amazon Prime Video
5. Backspot (2024)
Starring Devery Jacobs and produced by Elliot Page, Backspot dives into the high-pressure world of all-star cheer with intensity that feels straight from practice. The routines, coaching style, and mental load are spot-on. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
6. Sugar & Spice (2001)
A squad-turned-crime-ring comedy that’s more spirit stick than stick-up. Quirky, fearless, and packed with early-2000s attitude. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
