Freakier Friday

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Freakier Friday
Freakier Friday (teaser poster).png
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Directed by Nisha Ganatra
Screenplay by Jordan Weiss
Based on
Freaky Friday
by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMatthew Clark
Music by Amie Doherty
Production
company
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • August 8, 2025 (2025-8-8)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Freakier Friday is an upcoming American fantasy comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, it is a sequel to Freaky Friday (2003), itself based on Mary Rodgers's 1972 novel, and the seventh overall film in the franchise. Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon, Ryan Malgarini, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky and Lucille Soong reprise their respective roles from the original film, with Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Vanessa Bayer joining the cast.

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Freakier Friday is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on August 8, 2025.

Cast

Production

In May 2023, Disney announced a sequel to the fantasy-comedy film Freaky Friday (2003) was in development, written by Elyse Hollander, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan set to reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman, respectively. [1] In March 2024, Lohan confirmed the sequel was in active development, and Nisha Ganatra had been hired to direct the film, with Jordan Weiss rewriting the script. [2] [3] In June 2024, Julia Butters, [4] Manny Jacinto, [5] Sophia Hammons, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan [6] joined the cast, with Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao reprising their roles from the original film. [7] The following month, Jordan E. Cooper joined the cast. [8] Principal photography began in Los Angeles on June 24, 2024, [7] and finished on August 21. [9] The film's official title was announced by Curtis and Lohan at the 2024 D23 Expo on August 9. [10] In January 2025, it was revealed that Vanessa Bayer joined the cast. [11] Following the release of the teaser trailer, it was disclosed Elaine Hendrix would also be appearing in the film. [12]

In March 2025, it was announced that Amie Doherty would compose the film's score, after previously collaborating with Ganatra on The High Note (2020). [13]

Release

Freakier Friday is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on August 8, 2025. [14]

References

  1. ↑ Couch, Aaron (May 10, 2023). "'Freaky Friday' Sequel in the Works with Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ Kit, Borys (March 29, 2024). "'Freaky Friday 2' Is A Go With 'Welcome to Chippendales' Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ Seemayer, Zach; Solis, Monica Sisavat (March 4, 2024). "Lindsay Lohan Confirms a 'Freaky Friday' Sequel Is in the Works With Jamie Lee Curtis". Entertainment Tonight . Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ Stephan, Katcy (June 7, 2024). "Julia Butters Joins 'Freaky Friday 2' at Disney". Variety . Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 14, 2024). "Manny Jacinto Circling 'Freaky Friday 2'". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Sophia Hammons & Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Among Other New Additions To 'Freaky Friday 2' As Chad Michael Murray, Stephen Tobolowsky & More Are Set To Reprise; Theatrical Release Confirmed". Yahoo . June 24, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (June 24, 2024). "Sophia Hammons & Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Among Other New Additions To 'Freaky Friday 2' As Chad Michael Murray, Stephen Tobolowsky & More Are Set To Reprise; Theatrical Release Confirmed". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 31, 2024). "'Freaky Friday' Sequel Adds Jordan E. Cooper". Deadline . Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  9. ↑ Garner, Glenn (August 18, 2024). "Jamie Lee Curtis Praises 'Ultimate Movie Daughter' Lindsay Lohan As Freakier Friday Wraps". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  10. ↑ Verbalaitis, Vic; Smart, Jack; Howard, Jenny (August 19, 2024). "Lindsay Lohan Would Body Swap Freaky Friday-Style with Her Son: 'He's Just This Beautiful Bundle of Joy' (Exclusive)". People . Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  11. ↑ Shuler, Skyler (January 24, 2025). "'SNL' Alum Vanessa Bayer Joins 'Freakier Friday'". The DisInsider. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  12. ↑ Gomez, Denise Petski,Dessi (March 14, 2025). "Freakier Friday Trailer: Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan Return 22 Years Later". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ↑ "Amie Doherty to Score Nisha Ganatra's 'Freakier Friday'". Film Music Reporter. March 14, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  14. ↑ Couch, Aaron; McClintock, Pamela (October 11, 2024). "'Freakier Friday,' Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Set 2025 Release Dates". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 11, 2024.
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