There’s something about 2000s teen movies—the angst, the low-rise jeans, the chaotic friend groups—that just hits different. Think Mean Girls, Bring It On, or John Tucker Must Die. Whether it was the over-the-top drama, the dreamy crushes, or the soundtrack that defined your iPod shuffle, that era of coming-of-age cinema left a permanent mark on pop culture. Now, a new crop of films is channeling that same energy—updated with sharper humor, more diverse casts, and a little Gen Z chaos sprinkled in.
These new-age classics are self-aware, bold, and just the right amount of unhinged. They’ve taken the tropes we loved (and cringed at) from early-2000s flicks and reimagined them through a modern lens—serving fresh takes on friendship, love, identity, and the messiness of growing up. Whether it’s teen girls fighting with literal fists or navigating bat mitzvah drama with chaotic sincerity, the 2000s spirit is alive and well.
So if you’re craving a nostalgic watch party vibe with a modern twist, look no further. Here’s our roundup of recent 2000s-inspired movies that are giving big sleepover energy—plus where to stream them this spring.
Do Revenge (Netflix)
A dark teen comedy with pastel aesthetics and Cruel Intentions-level drama, Do Revenge is a deliciously chaotic tale of betrayal and high school politics. Starring Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke, it’s a stylish, twisted homage to early 2000s teen revenge fantasies.
Bottoms (Prime Video)
A queer teen fight club comedy? Say less. Bottoms delivers the absurdity of 2000s raunch comedies with a feminist twist. It’s punchy, hilarious, and gloriously over-the-top—think Superbad meets But I’m a Cheerleader.
You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah (Netflix)
Starring Sunny Sandler and featuring her real-life dad, Adam Sandler, this sweet and awkward coming-of-age flick is a tween fever dream full of drama, friendship fallouts, and colorful chaos. It’s giving big Freaky Friday energy.
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (Netflix)
An instant classic of the streaming age, this rom-com brings the soft romance and letter-writing nostalgia of the early aughts. Lana Condor and Noah Centineo have major 2004 crush energy in this love letter to first loves.
Bodies Bodies Bodies (Paramount+)
A Gen Z horror-comedy with a satirical edge, this film channels the ensemble energy of Scream but with a 2000s-style party-gone-wrong setup. It’s messy, self-aware, and packed with neon-lit drama.
It’s What’s Inside (Netflix)
Slick, eerie, and totally bonkers, this Sundance darling plays like a Black Mirror-style throwback to identity-swapping high-concept films. It captures the paranoia and group tension of The Faculty with a digital-age twist.
Talk To Me (Max)
This A24 horror hit channels the DIY creepiness of The Ring with a handheld horror aesthetic that feels very MySpace-era. It’s gritty, spooky, and has a group dynamic that echoes classic teen thrillers.
The Kissing Booth (Netflix)
A total throwback to glossy high school love triangles, The Kissing Booth brings the clichés you love (or love to hate) in a package so 2000s it hurts. From beach parties to school dances, it’s basically A Cinderella Story for the iPhone generation.
Anora (Hulu)
An edgy, unexpectedly emotional ride from Sean Baker, Anora follows a Brooklyn stripper caught up in a whirlwind romance with a Russian oligarch’s son. It’s gritty-meets-glam, with indie 2000s energy like Thirteen or Havoc.