Takeaways
- Iconic return: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunite for Freakier Friday, a nostalgic yet fresh sequel to Freaky Friday, debuting August 8, 2025.
- Generational twist: The sequel introduces a four-way body swap among both mothers and their daughters, weaving in heartfelt humor and modern family dynamics.
- Champion of authenticity: Curtis criticized Hollywood’s obsession with youth and cosmetic alteration, embracing natural aging and creative freedom.
- Bold defense: After a mixed critical reception, she defended the film, calling one negative review “a tad harsh” and reaffirming her love for the project.
A Sequel 22 Years in the Making
More than two decades after the beloved Freaky Friday (2003), Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan step back into each other’s bodies—and into our hearts—this August with Freakier Friday. The long-awaited Disney sequel brings a generational spin: now mothers and grandmothers, the two actresses enact a four-way body swap that includes their teenage daughters. The result is a mix of wit, warmth, and intergenerational empathy.
Why Now? Because Life Has Changed
Curtis helped get the sequel off the ground, waiting until Lohan’s character could believably be a mother. She even called Disney CEO Bob Iger directly to pitch the idea, believing the time was ripe for a “cinema comfort food” return to this story. Through their enduring off-screen friendship, Curtis and Lohan bring earnest joy and licensed nostalgia back to the franchise.
A Role Model on Set—and Beyond
As filming progressed, Curtis took on a maternal, mentoring role—just as she did for Lohan two decades earlier. She welcomed rising stars like Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons into her “Freaky family,” offering wisdom about working in Hollywood: how you show up influences the energy around you.
Standing Strong Against Hollywood’s Ageism
Curtis used media platforms to criticize the pressure on women to stay perpetually youthful, reflecting on her regret over cosmetic surgery at a young age. Now 66, she embraces aging, natural beauty, and creative authenticity—values she carries into every role she takes on.
Critical Buzz and Box Office
Early reviews describe Freakier Friday as “worth the wait,” “hilarious and heartfelt,” and a smart update to a nostalgic concept. Though some critics decried it as stale or overly nostalgic, audiences responded warmly. When a critic called it “humiliating to everyone involved,” Curtis took to Instagram to call the review “a tad harsh,” underlining that she loves the film—and so do many fans.
