Overview

• The sequel reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan with Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons in a multigenerational four-way body swap.
• Directed by Nisha Ganatra from a screenplay by Jordan Weiss and a story by Weiss and Elyse Hollander, the film modernizes the original for blended-family dynamics.
• Freakier Friday opened exclusively in theaters on August 8, 2025, with a Disney+ streaming debut anticipated after the customary 80–105 day window.
• Early reviews highlight the cast’s chemistry, empathetic themes and nostalgic callbacks while noting its familiar structure echoes the original.
• The film reflects Disney’s strategy of prioritizing a theatrical window for legacy revivals before transitioning to its streaming platform.