Freakier Friday is an extremely fun watch. It captures the same feel of the first one, while adding in some fresh new elements. An absolute blast!
Freakier Friday is the sequel that we did not know we needed. The first film, Freaky Friday, is so good that it made me nervous when I heard there was going to be another one. And after so long. That said, I was fairly certain that Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis would not want to ruin the legacy of their characters by making something that is strictly a cash grab. So I had hope. Cautious hope, but hope nonetheless. Thankfully, I was right.
Taking place many years down the road, Anna (Lindsay Lohan) is now a single parent to Harper (Julia Butters). Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) has committed to helping her whenever she needs it, but sometimes she oversteps – as parents often do. When Anna crosses paths with Eric (Manny Jacinto), who is a single father to Lily (Sophia Hammons), it is practically love at first sight.
With Harper and Lily struggling to get along and Anna and Eric’s impending wedding vows, it is time for lessons to be learned. Naturally, bodies are switched, with Harper and Anna becoming one another and Lily and Tess switching places. What follows is a wild, hilarious journey that is also packed to the brim with heart. Have tissues handy for the final act.
Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan Shine Once Again
The reason that Freaky Friday worked so well is due to the chemistry between Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. They were never afraid to leave their inhibitions behind and just go for it. They both know how to hit those comedic beats just as hard as the emotional ones. I cried during the first film because of them, so to no one’s surprise, I sobbed like a baby at the end of Freakier Friday too.
Both Lohan and Curtis are incredible in this movie. It is very clear that they had a blast while filming and were so happy to be back together, portraying two characters that I believe they genuinely enjoy playing. They had me cracking up one minute and wiping away tears the next.
While they are both amazing, Jamie Lee Curtis was the standout, once again, for me. She is not afraid to make fun of herself and her age, and will always go the extra mile for a laugh. There were a lot of aging jokes that I could relate to this time around, which made her role even funnier to me.
The Story Is Well Written & Makes Sense
Something that can be difficult to get right in a sequel is the story. We need a solid reason why we need to return to these characters. It has to make sense in the world that they live in, and thankfully, Freakier Friday really nailed this one on the head.
The writing is brilliant. It is funny, sharp, and emotional. Every character is relatable in one way or another, but it really is the story of family at the center that has pulled us back to Tess and Anna. Lily and Harper do not get along, and Lily wants more than anything to go back to London. Of course, Harper wants to stay in Los Angeles. At the same time, Tess is way overstepping Anna’s boundaries with raising Harper. They all have things they need to work out, and walking in the other one’s shoes is the perfect way to figure it out.
The Newcomers Enhance, Rather Than Take Away From, The Cast Chemistry
Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons are a great addition to the cast. I can admit that I was concerned their characters’ stories would overshadow Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, but it doesn’t. Because of the body switch, they remain at the forefront, with Tess and Anna’s path enhancing it all. They have been through this before, and while they have their own issues, they are a lot quicker to try to solve them.
To no one’s surprise, Manny Jacinto is a wonderful addition as well. He is an incredible actor and his role as Eric brings a lot of the heart. He is the perfect choice for the man to sweep Anna off her feet. They are adorable together. It is actually pretty difficult to watch him struggle later on in the movie (no spoilers here though!).
Freakier Friday Is The Sequel We Didn’t Know We Needed!
Overall, Freakier Friday is a fantastic sequel that will have fans over the moon to return to this world. Sequels are hard to pull off, but this one has all the charm of the original while sprinkling in something unique and fresh. I was worried it would get confusing with so many bodies switched, but it didn’t.
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are phenomenal. It truly is so good to see them back on screen together, having the time of their lives. Freakier Friday is evenly paced, hilarious, and filled to the brim with heart. Have tissues handy, because you will absolutely need them.
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About Freakier Friday
“Freakier Friday,” a sequel to the beloved 2003 film with a multigenerational twist starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released in theaters nationwide August 8, 2025.
In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story 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. “Freakier Friday” is directed by Nisha Ganatra and based on the book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers.
The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers.