Freakier Friday (2025): Disney’s Four-Way Body-Switch Comedy Brings Back the Magic — And the Laughs
Disney returns to the world of body-swapping comedy with Freakier Friday (2025), the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. But this time, things get even more complicated — and hilarious — with a four-way switch that spans three generations.
The Return of a Classic Premise
Based on Mary Rodgers’ iconic 1972 novel, the Freaky Friday franchise has long been a favorite when it comes to mother-daughter swap stories. The 2003 version modernized the concept with Curtis and Lohan, cementing it as a Disney classic. Now, 22 years later, Freakier Friday pushes the envelope with a multi-generational twist that still manages to stay heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly emotional.
Plot Summary: More Swaps, More Chaos
In Freakier Friday, Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) is now a renowned author and psychologist, still juggling roles as a wife, mother, and now grandmother to 15-year-old Harper (Julia Butters), a rebellious surfer girl. Anna (Lindsay Lohan) is a working mom managing the career of a diva pop star (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and preparing to remarry, to chef and single dad Eric Reyes (Manny Jacinto).
Things go sideways when a visit to Madame Jen (Vanessa Bayer) triggers a magical spell: Tess switches bodies with Lily (Sophia Hammons), Eric’s daughter from a previous relationship, while Anna swaps with her own daughter, Harper. The result? Chaos, comedy, and touching revelations about what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes — literally.
Curtis and Lohan Shine Again
Jamie Lee Curtis, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 2003, brings even more comic energy this time, especially as a grandmother adjusting to life in a teenage body. Lohan, returning to the franchise that made her a household name, adds depth and humor with a mature and emotionally grounded performance. Together, they carry the film’s heart and humor with effortless charm.
New Faces, Familiar Favorites
Freakier Friday brings back beloved characters like:
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Mark Harmon as Ryan
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Chad Michael Murray as Jake, now running a record store
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Rosalind Chao as Mama P
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Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Bates
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And introduces standout performances from:
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Julia Butters (Harper)
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Sophia Hammons (Lily)
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Manny Jacinto (Eric Reyes)
Each actor delivers a strong performance in their dual roles, especially as the characters grapple with identity, loss, and family dynamics.
A Wild Ride With a Heartfelt Message
Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss, the film balances slapstick humor with emotional insight, exploring what it means to be a daughter, a mother, and a grandmother. While the plot may get tangled with all the body-swapping antics, the payoff is worth it — offering a feel-good story full of nostalgia, laughs, and life lessons.
Freakier Friday proves that even after five decades, the body-switch comedy still has something new to say. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or a newcomer, this Disney film delivers exactly what you want: fun, heart, and a little bit of magic.
