Fans of the beloved 2003 film Freaky Friday were in for a treat at CinemaCon 2025 on Thursday, April 3. At Disney’s star-studded presentation at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace, actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan shared exciting new details about the highly anticipated sequel to the family comedy. Titled Freakier Friday, the film will see Lohan and Curtis reprise their iconic roles as Anna and Tess Coleman, the mother-daughter duo whose body-swap adventure won the hearts of audiences over two decades ago.
Lohan, now 38, and Curtis, 66, took the stage to introduce the new movie to an eager crowd. During their presentation, they teased what fans can expect from the sequel, offering a special sneak peek of the film.
“We can’t begin to tell you how amazing it’s been to be back in Anna and Tess’s shoes,” Lohan said, clearly excited to return to the role that helped define her career. However, Curtis playfully corrected her, adding, “Yes, but we don’t spend that much time in those shoes actually, since this Friday is even freakier. This time, we have doubled the swaps.”
The actresses went on to reveal that the plot of Freakier Friday takes the body-swap concept even further, with both characters swapping not just their own bodies but also those of their teenage counterparts. According to Lohan, fans will see “Jamie and I take on all new personalities because we find the bodies we have swapped with our teenage counterparts.” This new twist promises plenty of laughs, as both women navigate their new lives in unfamiliar bodies.
Curtis, who has a reputation for playing serious and comedic roles alike, added that viewers will see her character in a completely new light. “You’re going to see me like never before thanks to a very aggressive teenage makeover,” Curtis quipped, teasing the audience with her humorous transformation.
The chemistry between Lohan and Curtis was palpable, as they both expressed how much fun they had while filming. “It was really, really exciting and fun to experience,” Lohan said. Meanwhile, Curtis reflected on the movie’s heartwarming and lighthearted nature. “We made this movie this year with love, a lot of love, and we made it specifically to be experienced on the big screen and with a big crowd. The only way you should see a Freaky Friday movie,” she explained.
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Curtis also shared that the film is designed to evoke joy and laughter, emphasizing the spirit of community in cinema. “Now, it wouldn’t be CinemaCon if you all didn’t get to see the first footage from the movie,” she continued. “No one has seen this except you. This was made for you. So we brought you a special look at the film, so enjoy it and we will see you this summer.”
The duo’s appearance at CinemaCon also marked the unveiling of the first official footage from Freakier Friday, which has yet to be publicly released. The exclusive preview gave audiences a taste of what’s to come, and the crowd’s reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with fans eagerly anticipating the return of the film’s humorous and heartfelt antics.
In addition to Lohan and Curtis, the sequel will feature several returning cast members from the original film. Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao are all set to reprise their roles, further adding to the nostalgia for long-time fans.
Freakier Friday picks up years after the original film’s events. The plot follows Anna, now an adult with a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter, as she and Tess navigate the challenges of blending families. Despite their years apart, Tess and Anna discover that their connection remains strong—and that lightning may indeed strike twice, in more ways than one.
The film, directed by Nisha Ganatra, will bring fresh energy to the familiar concept, while also deepening the emotional connections between its characters. Disney’s decision to revisit this beloved story with a modern twist is expected to resonate with both new viewers and long-time fans of the original.
As for the rest of the CinemaCon event, Disney also showcased panels for highly anticipated films like Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, ensuring that fans had plenty to look forward to in the coming months. But it was the Freakier Friday panel that left the biggest impression, with Curtis and Lohan’s infectious enthusiasm setting the tone for the film’s upcoming release.
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Freakier Friday is slated to hit theaters on August 8, 2025, promising an unforgettable return to the world of body-swapping chaos. For fans who have been eagerly awaiting the sequel, it seems the wait will soon be over, and this time, the stakes are even higher—thanks to double the swaps and double the fun.
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