We all remember 2003's Freaky Friday movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis, right? Disney's science fiction-inspired comedy that starred teenage Lindsay Lohan as the coolest girl in a band we've ever seen and Curtis as the iconic mom?
The trailer for Freakier Friday has officially dropped online, and the teaser has everything fans could ask for. From Lohan and Curtis are back in their iconic roles, to the pair once again undergoing an unexpected change, it's loyal to the original story. Mind you, the trailer promises a fresh take on a nostalgic favorite.
The original 2003 film became a cult classic by blending humor, heart, and chaos into a story about a mother and daughter who magically switch bodies, inevitably forced to see life through each other's eyes.
Now, more than two decades later, Freakier Friday is bringing that same energy to the screen with a modern twist.
From what the trailer reveals, the sequel doesn't just revisit the body-swap; it expands upon the trope. The presence of a younger generation hints at a multigenerational swap, suggesting that the magic has returned and is now more unpredictable than ever.
There is something so undeniably exciting about seeing Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis back at it again, sharing the screen for a second time. Their chemistry helped to carry the original film into classic status, and based on the trailer, that chemistry is stronger than ever. Fans of the 2003 film will notice the clever callbacks and easter eggs to iconic moments from the first film, while new fans will be drawn into a story that keeps on giving!
While Disney has yet to reveal the full plot, the tone of the trailer seems to give off those heartfelt family dynamics we loved from the first chaotic comedy. It is a promising sign that the filmmakers of the current film understand the kind of legacy they are dealing with here and are ready to have fun with it.
Nostalgia can always go one of two ways when it comes to movies. It simply only works when there is genuine care behind the product they revisit. Based on the trailer, Freakier Friday has that love and care it requires for a modern take on a fan favorite to be good.
The return of Freaky Friday reminds us why certain stories continue to be watched. They speak to family, growing pains, and the universal need to be understood by your mom that you think is, "so lame." If the full movie lives up to the hype and potential of the trailer, Freakier Friday will easily join the ranks of other sequels that get it right.
Freakier Friday opens in theaters on August 8, 2025.