After nearly two decades of fans clamoring for a continuation of the beloved body-swap comedy, Disney has officially greenlit “Freakier Friday,” the seventh installment in the “Freaky Friday” franchise that promises to shake up the supernatural formula with an unprecedented four-way body switch.
Disney’s “Freakier Friday” elevates the body-swap formula with a mind-bending four-way switch after nearly twenty years of fan anticipation.
The film, slated for theatrical release on August 8, 2025, reunites original stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman, respectively, while introducing a new generation caught in the magical mayhem.
Director Nisha Ganatra, known for her deft handling of both comedy and emotion, takes the reins of this ambitious sequel that expands the classic mother-daughter switcheroo into uncharted territory.
The plot picks up years after the 2003 hit, following Anna, now a mother herself, and her complex relationship with her daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter. When a fortune teller’s intervention triggers a quadruple body swap, chaos ensues as the daughters hatch a scheme to prevent their parents’ wedding by reuniting Anna with her first love, Jake, played by returning heartthrob Chad Michael Murray.
Marketing for the film kicked off months ahead of its summer release, with a teaser trailer dropping well before the full trailer’s June 6, 2025 debut. The film’s extensive production process began in June 2024 with principal photography capturing the comedic chaos that ensues.
Disney’s strategy clearly aims to capitalize on millennial nostalgia while appealing to a fresh Gen Z audience with its contemporary family dynamics and blended family themes.
The production boasts an impressive pedigree, with Curtis not only reprising her role but also serving as producer alongside Kristin Burr and Andrew Gunn. Mark Harmon returns to the franchise as Ryan to complete the family dynamic.
Like many successful independent films, the project embraces raw authenticity in its portrayal of modern family relationships while maintaining its comedic core.
Newcomers Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons join the cast as the daughters caught in the supernatural predicament, bringing fresh energy to the franchise’s established formula.
Following its theatrical exclusivity window, the film will eventually land on Disney+, though executives are banking on the pull of nostalgia and the promise of new twists to draw audiences to theaters first.
With its creative team‘s commitment to honoring Mary Rodgers’ original literary concept while pushing into new generational territory, “Freakier Friday” positions itself as both a continuation and reinvention of a cult classic.