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Disney’s Otro Viernes de Locos Opens to Nostalgic Laughter and Mixed Reviews

It brings back the mother-daughter swap in a dual-family plot through Disney’s global theatrical-first rollout designed to bolster box-office momentum

Overview

  • The film reunites original stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan with newcomers Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons in a storyline that pairs two families for a fresh multigenerational body swap.
  • Following a July 22 Los Angeles premiere and stops in Mexico City and London, it opened in U.S. and most Latin American theaters on August 7 and reached Colombian screens on August 8.
  • Early audiences have praised its humor and nostalgic callbacks, though some critics question the need for another revisit to the classic premise.
  • Disney’s theatrical-first strategy delays streaming to maximize cinema attendance and reinforce the big-screen appeal of legacy franchises.
  • Instead of a narrative post-credits scene, the film closes with bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage, catering to die-hard fans.