Cheetah Girls — The

The books tackled serious themes that Disney would later soften: homelessness, body image issues, classism, and the gritty reality of trying to make it in the music industry without a rich parent to bail you out. However, it was Disney’s 2003 adaptation that injected the property with the adrenaline shot of pop culture relevance.

However, legal disputes with Disney over the name "The Cheetah Girls" forced the group to release the music as "Adrienne, Kiely, and Sabrina." Raven-Symoné opted out of the reunion, stating that she loved her time with the group but had moved on creatively. The Cheetah Girls

The franchise grew from a 16-book series into a massive media brand that included films, soundtracks, and a real-life recording group. The books tackled serious themes that Disney would