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Freakier Friday

Freakier Friday is a 2025 American fantasy comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Freakier Friday is a 2025 American fantasy comedy sequel to Freaky Friday (2003), directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss.

What it is

The fifth film in the Freaky Friday franchise, it reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman. The plot involves a new body-swap crisis that pulls in Anna’s daughter Harper and her future stepdaughter Lily, expanding the chaos across a blended family.

Key details

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on July 22, 2025, and opened theatrically in the United States on August 8, 2025. It grossed about $153 million worldwide against a reported $45 million budget, making it a commercial success.

Why it matters

Freakier Friday continues a beloved franchise with a fresh twist on body-swapping, now involving multiple generations. It was part of Disney’s 2025 theatrical slate available to Canadian audiences through standard North American release patterns.

In short

  • Sequel to Freaky Friday (2003) and fifth franchise entry.
  • Stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in returning roles.
  • Plot involves a multi-person body-swap in a blended family.
  • Grossed $153 million worldwide on a $45 million budget.
Canadian angle

The film was distributed internationally by Disney and was part of the 2025 theatrical slate available to Canadian audiences through standard North American release patterns.

Quick questions

What is Freakier Friday?
It is a 2025 American fantasy comedy film and a sequel to Freaky Friday (2003).
Who directed Freakier Friday?
Nisha Ganatra directed the film.
When was Freakier Friday released?
It premiered on July 22, 2025, and was released theatrically on August 8, 2025.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freakier_Friday
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, writer, cast, franchise position, premiere date, theatrical release date, and box office.
  2. Disney Movies — https://movies.disney.com/freakier-friday
    Supports: Studio information, plot setup, release date, director, and producer credits.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/freakier_friday
    Supports: Genre, rating, and theatrical release date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31956415/
    Supports: Cast list, sequel relationship, and plot synopsis.