Bring It On

Torrance Shipman, a senior at Rancho Carne High School in San Diego, is thrilled when she is elected captain of her school's cheerleading squad, the Toro s. The team has a legacy of excellence, boasting multiple national championships. As Torrance steps into her new role, she quickly learns that leadership comes with challenges: the squad is under immense pressure to uphold their winning reputation, tensions simmer between team members, and expectations from the school and community are high. In an effort to keep the team sharp, Torrance scouts for new talent and welcomes Missy, a confident gymnast whose edgy style challenges the status quo of the cheer squad. Right away, Missy’s presence shakes things up, drawing skepticism from some teammates but forcing Torrance to confront the complacency within the group.

As they begin practicing their high-energy routines, Missy reveals a devastating secret: their signature cheers were stolen from an inner-city squad, the East Compton Clovers. Shocked by the revelation and burdened with guilt, Torrance grapples with what it means to win fairly. The Toros are suddenly forced to question their team's integrity and consider starting over without riding on someone else’s hard work. Facing backlash from both her squad and rival teams, Torrance must decide how to lead her team through this crisis—choosing between tradition and honesty—and what sacrifices will be required to truly earn the championship title they all crave.