Freakier Friday

Freakier Friday (2025): Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite in a Body-Swap Sequel for a New Generation

Twenty years after the smash hit Freaky Friday (2003) became a generational favorite, Freakier Friday is finally on its way — bringing back the beloved duo of Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for another hilarious and heartfelt body-swap adventure. Slated for a 2025 release, the sequel promises to blend the classic chaos of mismatched lives with a fresh, multigenerational twist that reflects how much family — and the world — has changed.

The original Freaky Friday was a remake of Disney’s 1976 film, which told the story of a bickering mother and daughter who magically switch bodies and are forced to walk a mile in each other’s shoes. The 2003 version, directed by Mark Waters, brought new energy and humor to the tale, with Lohan playing teenage rocker Anna and Curtis as her uptight, overworked mother Tess. Their comedic chemistry turned the film into a box office success and a cult classic.

Now, Freakier Friday picks up in real time. Anna is an adult, a working single mom trying to navigate a teenage daughter of her own, while Tess is enjoying retirement — or trying to. Their lives once again collide, but this time, a new magical mishap causes three generations of women to switch places: Tess, Anna, and Anna’s daughter Harper. The result is a chaotic, heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, parenting, generational trauma, and the eternal struggle to understand each other.

The film, directed by Nisha Ganatra (Late Night, The High Note), is expected to maintain the lighthearted tone of the original while modernizing the comedy. Technology, social media, and generational jargon become hilarious hurdles for the older characters, while younger ones are forced to grapple with adult responsibilities they never anticipated.

Curtis and Lohan both return in lead roles, marking Lohan’s biggest Hollywood project since her recent career resurgence. In interviews, both actresses have expressed deep affection for their roles and the significance of revisiting them at this stage in life. Their chemistry remains intact, now enriched by years of real-life growth and reflection.

What makes Freakier Friday especially exciting is how it taps into both nostalgia and relevance. The body-swap concept is timeless, but the film grounds it in real emotional stakes: what does it mean to raise a child in today’s world, how do generational values clash and harmonize, and what happens when we truly see the world through another’s eyes?

With new supporting characters, returning Easter eggs from the 2003 version, and a script full of witty reversals and tender lessons, Freakier Friday seems poised to become a new family favorite for audiences old and new.

Whether you're a fan of the original or discovering the story for the first time, get ready — because when three women wake up in each other’s lives, things are bound to get… freakier.