Hey ho, little stars and windowpanes, listen up: the Wild Boys are back and want to enjoy their hard-earned summer vacation to the fullest! But groundings, parents, and their arch-enemies, the “Invincible Winners,” throw a wrench in their plans and even take over the soccer field. Under Leon’s leadership, the boys train harder than ever to reclaim everything in the decisive game.

Die wilden Kerle is not only the first feature film by children’s book author Joachim Masannek; for many, the film series is among their very first cinematic experiences. For better or worse, the soccer players have achieved near-cult status today as a testament to 2000s pop culture. Their motto remains unforgettable to this day—one that everyone should remind themselves of every morning in front of the mirror: Everything is good as long as you’re wild!