Overview

• Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss, the Disney sequel reteams Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis and expands the original premise into a four-way body swap among mother, daughter, granddaughter and prospective stepsister.
• Newcomers Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons and Manny Jacinto round out the cast, though several reviewers note their story arcs remain underdeveloped until the film’s finale.
• With a 77% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 86 reviews, the sequel stands as a solid entry in Disney’s recent wave of legacy revivals.
• Some critics argue the expanded narrative feels overstuffed, pointing to convoluted subplots and extended gags that undercut the core comedy.
• Opening nationwide on August 8, Freakier Friday joins Hollywood’s legacy-sequel trend by blending nostalgic throwbacks with multigenerational themes to appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences.