By Mantasha - Jun 06, 2025
Disney releases the official trailer for Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to Freaky Friday, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprising their roles. Set 22 years later, the film follows a body-swap spell among Anna, her daughter Harper, stepdaughter Lily, and Tess, leading to comedic situations. The trailer showcases challenges in blended families, featuring Chad Michael Murray and a star-studded cast, scheduled for release on August 8, 2025.
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Disney has released the official trailer for Freakier Friday, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday. The film sees Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprising their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman, respectively. Set 22 years after their initial body-swap adventure, the story now follows Anna as a mother preparing for her wedding. Complications arise when a mysterious fortune teller's spell causes Anna, her daughter Harper, her soon-to-be stepdaughter Lily, and Tess to swap bodies, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt situations.
The trailer showcases the challenges of blended families, highlighting the tensions between Harper and Lily as they navigate their new roles. In a bid to prevent the wedding, Harper and Anna (in each other's bodies) seek out Anna's former flame, Jake, portrayed by Chad Michael Murray, who returns to the franchise with a memorable entrance.
Directed by Nisha Ganatra, Freakier Friday boasts a star-studded cast, including returning actors Mark Harmon and Chad Michael Murray, as well as new additions like Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Vanessa Bayer. Elaine Hendrix, known for her role in The Parent Trap, makes a cameo as a stylist, reuniting with Lohan after 27 years.
Scheduled for theatrical release on August 8, 2025, Freakier Friday promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh storytelling. The film explores themes of empathy, family dynamics, and the humorous complexities of walking in someone else's shoes—literally. Fans can expect a heartwarming and entertaining continuation of the beloved franchise.