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‘Freakier Friday’ Stars Spotlight Nostalgic Easter Eggs on Press Tour Ahead of August Debut

Reuniting the original cast under Nisha Ganatra’s direction, the four-way body-swap comedy unveils a final trailer packed with physical humor just days before its nationwide August 8 release.

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From left: Julia Butters as Harper Coleman, Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman and Sophia Hammons as Lily Davies in "Freakier Friday."
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Overview

  • On its press tour, the sequel’s stars revealed wardrobe Easter eggs referencing the original film and Lindsay Lohan’s past roles during stops in New York and Los Angeles.
  • The final trailer, released this month, showcases heightened physical comedy and fresh music moments that signal a broader comedic scope.
  • Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis and nearly the entire 2003 ensemble, including Mark Harmon and Chad Michael Murray, are confirmed to reprise their iconic roles.
  • Freakier Friday expands the original mother-daughter swap into a four-way body switch involving a mother, her daughter, a stepdaughter and a grandmother to explore multigenerational dynamics.
  • Scheduled for a nationwide release on August 8, 2025, the sequel follows the original’s resurgence into Disney+’s global top 10, underscoring its enduring fan appeal.