Freakier Friday: All About theFreaky FridaySequel Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan

Mar. 15, 2025

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan from Freaky Friday.Photo:Disney(2)

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Get ready for anotherFreaky Friday!

In June 2024, Disney confirmed that a sequel to the hit 2003 film starringJamie Lee CurtisandLindsay Lohanis in production.

Not only are Curtis and Lohan slated to reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman, but a handful of other original stars are also expected to return.

Plans for a sequel were first reported in 2022 when Curtis confirmed to PEOPLE thatthere was “lots of good talk going on” about a potential sequel.When the film celebrated its 20-year anniversary in May 2023, Curtis and Lohan reunited for aninterview withThe New York Times, where the latter said she would also be open to a sequel.

Since then, fans have gotten a handful of new details,including the directorand reported storyline.

From the cast to the release date, here’s everything to know about the upcoming sequel.

Which cast members are returning forFreaky Friday 2?

Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray and Rosalind Chao.Getty(3)

Getty(3)

Curtis and Lohan will reprise their roles as mother-daughter duo Tess and Anna, respectively. Additionally, original cast members Mark Harmon,Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky and Rosalind Chao will be back in the sequel.

Who is joining the cast ofFreaky Friday 2?

Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Sophia Hammons and Julia Butters.Getty(4)

Getty(4)

Though not many details on their characters have been formally announced, Lohan confirmed at D23 that Jacinto will be playing her character’s husband. “Manny is lovely, so funny,“toldEntertainment WeeklyofThe Good Placealum.

What is the title of Freaky Friday 2?

During D23, Lohan and Curtis united on stage where they revealed the official title for the new movie:Freakier Friday. At the event, Lohan raved that the movie is even “more fun, it’s more emotional” than the original. “It’s all for you guys,” she added,per Deadline.

Who is directingFreaky Friday 2?

Nisha Ganatra.Monica Schipper/Getty

Monica Schipper/Getty

Nisha Ganatra is slated to direct the new flick. Ganatra is no stranger to the Disney family having previously helmed episodes of Hulu’sWelcome to Chippendales. She also directed female-led films such asThe High Notestarring Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross as well asLate Nightstarring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson.

What isFreaky Friday 2about?

At the moment, plot details are being kept under wraps. In April 2024,Entertainment Weeklyreportedthat the plot would revolve around Lohan and Curtis’ characters switching bodies with two teenage girls.

Per a casting call shared on Ganatra’s Instagram Stories, the film was also casting Anna’s 14-year-old daughter, Harper, who was described as “a tomboy with a sharp sense of humor” who’s “in a bit of a mood these days because her longtime single mom is set to marry British restaurateur Eric Davis.”

According to the description, Eric also has a 14-year-old daughter, Lily, who does “not see eye to eye” with Harper — even as their families are about to join together via marriage.

When didFreaky Friday 2start filming?

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan on the set of Freaky Friday 2.Andrew Eccles/Disney

Andrew Eccles/Disney

On June 24, Walt Disney Studios confirmed thatfilming for the sequel is currently underwayas they shared a photo of Curtis and Lohan on set. The actresses were seen sitting in front of each other’s trailers while holding hands and striking poses reminiscent of their “swapped” roles in the first film: Lohan with a mature smile and Curtis “rocking out.”

Lohan also shared some fun behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot to her Instagram.

When willFreaky Friday 2be released?

As Walt Disney Studios announced filming for the sequel, they also confirmed that the film will be released in 2025. In October 2024, the studio revealed the exact release date for the movie in a post onInstagram: Aug. 8, 2025.

Varietyreportsthat the film will exclusively debut in theaters, despite previous reports that it would be a Disney+ original.

source: people.com