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"Freakier Friday" Sequel Reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan
28 Oct
Summary
- "Freakier Friday" sequel arrives on Disney+ on Nov. 12, 2025
- Features a "multigenerational twist" with Lindsay Lohan as a mom switching bodies with her daughter
- Includes original cast members and new stars like Manny Jacinto and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
On November 12, 2025, Disney+ subscribers will be able to enjoy the highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 film "Freakier Friday." The new movie, which reunites original stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, introduces a "multigenerational twist" to the classic body-swapping story.
In the sequel, Lohan portrays Anna, a mom who finds herself switching bodies with her daughter. The original film followed the mother-daughter duo of Tess (Curtis) and Anna as they experienced the same phenomenon. Several other cast members from the first movie, including Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon, and Rosalind Chao, have also returned for the follow-up.
Newcomers to the franchise include "The Acolyte" star Manny Jacinto, "Never Have I Ever" breakout Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and actresses Sophia Hammons and Julia Butters. The script for "Freakier Friday" was co-written by "Dollface" creator Jordan Weiss, and the film was directed by Nisha Ganatra.
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With a production budget of $42 million, the sequel has already enjoyed a solid opening weekend at the box office, earning $29 million. Critics have praised the film's touching and heartwarming themes, as well as its ability to capture the essence of the original while introducing a fresh, multigenerational perspective.
