Jamie Lee CurtisandLindsay Lohantook the stage at the Walt Disney Studios presentation duringD23tofinally reveal the title of the sequel to their 2003 hit,Freaky Friday.The movie, which just got freakier with this announcement, is now officially titledFreakier Friday. Following the reveal, the on-screen mother-daughter duo bantered amusingly and teased the movie’s plot, which is potentially even more bizarre, thoughtful, and unpredictable than the original.
Curtis and Lohan have maintained a close bond since the original movie. While expressing their enthusiasm for the sequel, they only fueled the crowd’s excitement. “It feels like no time has passed,” Curtis shared, “We both get to play moms.” Lohan added more promise to the sequel in her response.
“It doesn’t even feel like work. This film is more fun, it’s more emotional… Seriously the only reason we are back here doing this is because of you.”
The Plot of Freakier Friday Has Been Revealed
It has been over two decades since the originalFreaky Fridaycharmed audiences with its feel-goodstory of a mother and daughterwho receive a mysterious fortune cookie and magically swap bodies. The movie, which was based on Mary Rodgers’s 1972 novel of the same name, became a cult classic and grossed over $160 million at the global box office. Both Curtis and Lohan received praise for their performances.
The success ofFreaky Friday,and the modern era’s love of legacy sequels, sparked discussions about a follow-up, with Curtis previouslyexpressing her eagerness to reprise her role. In various interviews, she mentioned how she’d be willing to return. ToEntertainment Weekly, she stated, “The sequel will happen. For sure. Oh, for sure. There’s no question.”
Freaky Friday
Single mother Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) couldn’t be more different, and it is driving them both insane. After receiving cryptic fortunes at a Chinese restaurant, the two wake up the next day to discover that they have somehow switched bodies. Unable to switch back, they are forced to masquerade as one another until a solution can be found. In the process, they develop a new sense of respect and understanding for one another.
The plot ofFreakier Friday,according toThe Walt Disney Company’s press release,introduces a “multigenerational twist,” with Anna (Lohan) now raising a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be-stepdaughter. This refreshing take on the beloved story promises to be nostalgic and innovative at the same time.
A sequel to the beloved 2003 film with a multigenerational twist, the film picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice.
Picking up years after Tess and Anna enduredan unexpected body swap,Freakier Fridaywill be directed by Nisha Ganatra, who is known for her work onLate NightandThe High Note. It will also see the return of familiar faces such as Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon, and Christina Vidal Mitchell. New additions to the cast include Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Sophia Hammons, and Julia Butters. With such a talented cast and a compelling storyline,Freakier Fridayis poised to be a hit.
Freakier Fridayis now due to be released in theaters nationwide in 2025.
