Freakier Friday

If you loved the body-swap chaos of Freaky Friday back in 2003, get ready—because Freakier Friday is here to shake things up all over again. Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss, this fantasy comedy sequel brings back Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman, now navigating a whole new generation of family drama and magical mishaps.

Set 22 years after the original, Anna is now a music producer and mom to teenage daughter Harper. Things get complicated when Anna falls for Eric, a charming Brit and single dad to Lily—Harper’s new classmate and soon-to-be stepsister. Naturally, the girls don’t get along, and tensions rise as the families prepare to merge. But when a mysterious psychic and a well-timed earthquake cause Tess, Anna, Harper, and Lily to swap bodies, the real fun (and chaos) begins.

The movie leans into the same heartwarming and hilarious formula that made the original a hit, but with a fresh twist. It’s all about understanding each other, fixing fractured relationships, and learning what it really means to be a family—even if it takes a little magical intervention to get there.

Fans of the original will be thrilled to see familiar faces return, including Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and more. Newcomers like Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, and Manny Jacinto add fresh energy to the mix, while the return of the fictional band Pink Slip (yes, with a new version of “Take Me Away”) brings a nostalgic punch.

Freakier Friday doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel—it just spins it a little differently. Critics have generally responded positively, praising the film’s charm and the effortless chemistry between Curtis and Lohan. It’s a feel-good ride with just enough emotional depth to balance out the laughs.

If you’re into family comedies with a magical twist, this one’s for you. It’s perfect for fans of the original, Disney lovers, or anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned body-swap story. But if you’re looking for airtight logic or groundbreaking storytelling, you might find yourself picking at the plot holes.

Still, Freakier Friday delivers exactly what it promises: a fun, heartfelt, and slightly chaotic adventure that proves lightning really can strike twice.