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
7. Bottoms (2023)
Not a cheer movie by definition — but when two teens start a fight club to impress cheerleaders, it earns a spot. Smart, unfiltered, and perfect for fans of Stumble’s offbeat humor. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
8. Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Megan Fox flips the cheerleader stereotype on its head. Darkly funny and surprisingly sharp, this one’s for viewers who like their cheer with bite. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
9. Zombies (2018)
A Disney Channel musical that’s equal parts pep rally and pop concert. Bright, catchy, and family-friendly — ideal for younger fans. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
10. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
Before the hit series came this cult classic: a high-school cheerleader turned vampire hunter. Campy, clever, and foundational pop-culture energy. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
11. All Cheerleaders Die (2014)
Equal parts horror, satire, and supernatural revenge — the perfect late-night pick for fans who love their cheer dark and twisted. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
Bonus Watchlist
- America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders — Reality TV’s most enduring look at professional-level discipline. Watch on Netflix
- Battle Camp (2025) — Netflix’s take on summer camp with drama featuring Cheer stars Gabi Butler and Morgan Simianer. Watch on Netflix
