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Freakier Friday

Freakier Friday is a 2025 American fantasy comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Freakier Friday is a 2025 American fantasy comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss. It is the sequel to Freaky Friday (2003) and the fifth film in the Freaky Friday franchise, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in returning roles. The story follows a new body-swap crisis involving multiple members of a blended family, and was released theatrically on August 8, 2025, grossing about $153 million worldwide.

Premise

The film continues the body-swap premise of the franchise, this time involving a blended family. Anna and Tess again become involved in a swap, while Anna’s daughter Harper and Anna’s future stepdaughter Lily are also drawn into the situation.

Cast

The main cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Mark Harmon. Curtis and Lohan reprise the central roles of Tess and Anna Coleman from Freaky Friday (2003).

Production and release

Freakier Friday was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Nisha Ganatra from a screenplay by Jordan Weiss. It premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on July 22, 2025, and opened in theatres nationwide in the United States on August 8, 2025.

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Its reported box-office earnings placed it at roughly $153 million worldwide against a production budget of $45 million, making it a commercial success.

Key facts

  • Freakier Friday is the fifth entry in the Freaky Friday franchise.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman.
  • The plot centers on a new body-swap involving Anna, Tess, Anna’s daughter Harper, and Anna’s future stepdaughter Lily.
  • It premiered at the El Capitan Theatre on July 22, 2025, and was released theatrically on August 8, 2025.
  • The film grossed about $153 million worldwide against a reported $45 million budget.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed internationally by Disney and was part of the 2025 theatrical slate available to Canadian audiences through standard North American release patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What is Freakier Friday?
It is a 2025 American fantasy comedy film and a sequel to Freaky Friday (2003).
Who directed Freakier Friday?
Nisha Ganatra directed the film.
Who stars in Freakier Friday?
The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Mark Harmon.
What is the plot of Freakier Friday?
The story follows a new body-swap involving Tess, Anna, Anna’s daughter Harper, and Anna’s future stepdaughter Lily.
When was Freakier Friday released?
It premiered on July 22, 2025, and was released theatrically on August 8, 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freakier_Friday
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, writer, cast, franchise position, premiere date, theatrical release date, and box office.
  2. Disney Movies — https://movies.disney.com/freakier-friday
    Supports: Studio information, plot setup, release date, director, and producer credits.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/freakier_friday
    Supports: Genre, rating, and theatrical release date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31956415/
    Supports: Cast list, sequel relationship, and plot synopsis.