Freakier Friday Is Coming—Here’s Everything We Know (And Are YOU Watching?)Body swapping? Again? Oh, we’re so back.

Disney's Freakier Friday

Freakier Friday Is Coming—Here’s Everything We Know (And Are YOU Watching?)

Body swapping? Again? Oh, we’re so back.

If you’re still quoting lines from the 2003 classic Freaky Friday, welcome to the club. That movie is forever burned into the millennial and Gen Z psyche—part comedy, part emotional coming-of-age journey, and fully iconic. Now, over 20 years later, the chaos is being resurrected with a new film: Freakier Friday.

And yes, it’s going to be exactly what the title suggests—messier, bolder, and definitely stranger. But what exactly can we expect from this updated take on the classic story? Let’s break it down.

A Quick Flashback: Why Freaky Friday Mattered

Before we talk about the future, let’s rewind. The Freaky Friday concept has been around since the 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers, and it’s been adapted multiple times by Disney—from Jodie Foster’s 1976 version to a made-for-TV musical in 2018. But no version hit quite as hard as the 2003 film starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis.

That movie had everything:

• A punk rock teenager with a guitar and an attitude

• A high-strung, overworked mom trying to hold everything together

• A mysterious Chinese fortune cookie that kicks off the body-swap curse

• A perfect blend of comedy, cringy misunderstandings, and heartfelt “you don’t understand me” moments

It gave us “Pink Slip,” Chad Michael Murray’s motorcycle-riding love interest, and that unforgettable audition scene. It also delivered a surprisingly emotional message about empathy, generational disconnect, and the awkward art of understanding one another.

What We Know About Freakier Friday (So Far)

Now in 2025, we’re finally getting a follow-up. Here's what’s confirmed and what's still rumor:

• Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are both returning to reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. Curtis has openly said she pushed for this sequel, and fans were thrilled to see Lohan back in action.

• The film will be directed by Nisha Ganatra, known for Late Night and The High Note—a promising sign for balancing humor with emotional beats.

• The official title is Freakier Friday, and Disney has promised it will go beyond a simple body swap.

While the full plot is still under wraps, early whispers from the production hint at:

• Multiple swaps, potentially across different characters and age groups

• New family dynamics—possibly involving Anna as a mother herself now, bringing in the next generation

• Exploration of modern issues like identity, tech dependence, career burnout, and family legacy

In other words: It’s not just a mother and daughter trade shoes anymore. It’s a generational rollercoaster—and no one is safe.

Themes: Why This Story Still Hits

You’d think a body-swap story would get old by now. But here’s why Freakier Friday still works:

1. It’s the ultimate empathy machine.

   
   

   What better way to understand someone than to literally live their life for a day? The trope stays relevant because misunderstandings between parents and kids—especially across generational gaps—are timeless.

2. We’re all feeling a little “swapped.”

   
   

   Let’s be honest: in a world of remote work, social media masks, and constant role juggling, many of us already feel like we’re playing someone else every day. Freakier Friday taps into that chaos and reflects it in the most absurd, hilarious way.

3. It’s cathartic and comedic.

   
   

   Watching characters flail through unfamiliar lives is funny. Watching them grow from it is healing.

What We Want to See

If you’re like us, your wishlist for Freakier Friday includes:

• Lindsay Lohan’s character as a mom now—maybe she gets swapped with her kid?

• A reverse situation—what if the teen doesn’t want to switch back because adult life seems better?

• Social media chaos—imagine Tess trying to livestream or accidentally going viral

• Heartfelt themes—grief, generational cycles, identity struggles

• And of course: a killer new song moment. Pink Slip 2.0, anyone?

 Will You Be Watching?

We’ll admit it—we're ridiculously hyped for this one. But we want to hear from you.

• Are you excited for Freakier Friday, or do you think they should’ve left the classic alone?

• What kind of twist would you love to see?

• Will you be going to theaters or watching from home?