A Bend It Like Beckham reboot timed with the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is an easy win. 😌⁣ ⁣ This week, Deadline broke some welcome news for the Sporty Spice generation: Bend It Like Beckham is returning to the pitch for a sequel. ⚽⁣ ⁣ After witnessing the growth of the women’s game and a chance encounter with Emma Hayes, director Gurinder Chadha was inspired to add to the story that motivated a generation. 🎥⁣ ⁣ The 2002 cult classic grossed more than $76M globally on a $6M budget, but a 2027 release has a real-life lead-up that can allow a sequel to monetize like never before. New era, new goals. 🤩⁣ ⁣ For more, subscribe to our free, 3x-weekly sports biz newsletter over at the #linkinbio. 💌 #thegist ⁣ ⁣ #womenssports #soccer #sportsbiz #popculture #benditlikebeckham #woso