“Lightning Might Strike Twice”—Disney Drops First Trailer for ‘Freakier Friday’
A multi-generational twist shakes up the highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 classic
📍 Los Angeles, March 15: After 22 years, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are back for another body-swapping adventure in Disney’s long-awaited sequel to Freaky Friday. The first official trailer for Freakier Friday dropped—appropriately—on a Friday, revealing a multigenerational twist that takes the classic switcheroo to a whole new level.
The film is set to hit theaters on August 8, 2025, marking Lohan’s big return to the big screen.
🔹 A New Kind of Swap: It’s Not Just Anna and Tess This Time
📢 “Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, they discover that lightning might strike twice.”
The trailer teases another dramatic mother-daughter switch, but this time, things are even more chaotic—because Anna now has a daughter (Julia Butters) and a soon-to-be stepdaughter (Sophia Hammons). When lightning literally strikes again, a four-way body swap ensues, bringing even more comedy, confusion, and heartwarming moments.
Adding to the nostalgia, Chad Michael Murray makes a surprise return as Jake, riding up on his motorcycle in the trailer’s final moments.
🔹 Returning Stars & Fresh Faces
The film welcomes back familiar faces from the 2003 hit, including:
⭐ Jamie Lee Curtis (Tess Coleman)
⭐ Lindsay Lohan (Anna Coleman)
⭐ Chad Michael Murray (Jake)
⭐ Mark Harmon, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao
They’ll be joined by new cast members, including:
🌟 Julia Butters
🌟 Sophia Hammons
🌟 Manny Jacinto
🌟 Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Nisha Ganatra directs the sequel, bringing a fresh take to the beloved story.
🔹 The Legacy of ‘Freaky Friday’
The original 2003 film—itself a remake of the 1976 classic starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris—was a box office success and remains a fan favorite, holding an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The sequel also marks the return of Anna’s fictional rock band, Pink Slip, with brand-new music teased by Lindsay Lohan last year.
🔹 Release Date & Where to Watch
🎬 Freakier Friday is set to premiere in theaters on August 8, 2025, before heading to Disney+ later in the year.
With nostalgia, comedy, and family chaos at its finest, this long-awaited sequel is shaping up to be one of the biggest summer hits of 2025.