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Freakier Friday Debuts With Four-Way Body Swap and Nostalgia-Fueled Blooper Reel

Disney’s sequel reunites original stars with new cast members in a PG-rated four-way body swap comedy that critics praise for its heart, humor, nostalgic callbacks, post-credits blooper reel

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Overview

  • Freakier Friday is now in theaters with a PG rating, signaling Disney’s latest legacy sequel release.
  • The sequel updates the original’s two-way body swap into a four-way switch involving mother Tess, daughter Anna, Anna’s daughter Harper and her classmate Lily.
  • Directed by Nisha Ganatra, the film reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan with rising talents Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons.
  • Reviewers have highlighted its heart and humor, noting strong chemistry among the leads even as the formulaic structure and crowded plot draw some critique.
  • Nostalgic callbacks such as Pink Slip’s return and a post-credits blooper reel reinforce the film’s throwback charm.