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‘Freakier Friday’ Premiere Garners Praise for Heart and Humor

Early reactions praise the expanded multigenerational premise, with critics highlighting the enduring chemistry of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.

(L-R) Lisa Ann Walter, Lindsay Lohan and Elaine Hendrix.

Overview

  • Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunited on the Los Angeles red carpet for the sequel’s late-July premiere, marking their first on-screen reunion since 2003’s Freaky Friday.
  • The sequel broadens the original body-swap twist into a four-way switch involving mother Tess, daughter Anna, Anna’s teen daughter Harper and soon-to-be stepdaughter Lily.
  • Press screenings have labeled the film a feel-good family comedy that balances slapstick laughs with emotional moments and showcases strong on-screen chemistry.
  • Original cast members Mark Harmon and Chad Michael Murray return alongside newcomers Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons and Manny Jacinto to bolster the ensemble.
  • Following its star-studded premiere run, Freakier Friday is set to open in theaters nationwide on August 8, 2025.