Freakier Friday

If you loved the body-swap chaos of Freaky Friday (2003), get ready for round two—because Freakier Friday is here to double the fun. Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss, this 2025 fantasy comedy brings back Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman, now navigating a whole new generation of family drama and magical mishaps.

Set 22 years after the original, Anna is now a music producer and a single mom to her teenage daughter Harper. Life gets complicated when Anna falls for Eric, a charming Brit with a daughter of his own, Lily. As the two families prepare to blend, tensions rise between the soon-to-be stepsisters. But things really go off the rails after a mysterious palm reading and a freak earthquake lead to—you guessed it—another body swap. This time, it's not just mother and daughter switching places, but also grandmother and soon-to-be step-granddaughter. Yep, it’s a four-way switcheroo.

The movie leans into the chaos with plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a few musical throwbacks (yes, Pink Slip makes a comeback). Fans of the original will appreciate the return of familiar faces like Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and even the bandmates from Anna’s high school rock group. Newcomers like Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons bring fresh energy to the mix, while the dynamic between Curtis and Lohan remains as sharp and charming as ever.

Critics have mostly given Freakier Friday a thumbs-up, praising the performances and the film’s feel-good vibe. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to—it’s a fun, family-friendly ride that plays to nostalgia while introducing new characters and conflicts. If you’re into heartfelt comedies with a magical twist and a dash of chaos, this one’s for you.

That said, if you’re looking for airtight logic or something totally original, you might find a few bumps in the road. But for fans of the franchise or anyone in the mood for a lighthearted, intergenerational comedy, Freakier Friday delivers a sweet and silly escape.

So whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the Colemans for the first time, this sequel proves that lightning really can strike twice—especially on a Friday.