Overview

• Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to Disney’s 2003 comedy, opened in theaters nationwide on August 8.
• Nisha Ganatra directs from a story by Jordan Weiss and Elyse Hollander, orchestrating a multigenerational swap among Tess, Anna and two teenagers.
• Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan lead a cast including Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
• Critics praised the duo’s chemistry, the nostalgic Pink Slip reunion and the balance of heart and humor, while some noted the overcrowded script.
• The film holds a 73% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is rated PG for thematic elements, rude humor, language and suggestive references, and closes with a post-credits blooper reel.