Disney is back with Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 classic that turned Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis into a body-swap dream team. Packed with nods to the original, a new generation of characters and plenty of heartfelt chaos, this sequel proves that some lessons about family, empathy and understanding never get old. Whether you’re here for the nostalgia, the laughs or the surprise Easter eggs, Freakier Friday has something for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
All the hidden ‘Freakier Friday’ Easter eggs only OG fans will catch
From the moment Anna reunites with her old band Pink Slip to perform both a new song and the fan-favorite “Take Me Away,” the movie makes it clear it’s here to honor the past while pushing the story forward. Classic lines like “Make good choices!” resurface, and the sequel reuses familiar locations like Sunset Ridge High and the Coleman family home, adding an emotional weight since both real-life spots were lost in the 2025 wildfires.
Beloved side characters also return, including Pei-Pei and Grandma Chiang (this time showing up as wedding party guests instead of fortune-cookie bearers) plus Anna’s brother Harry, Mr. Bates and Tess’s husband, played once again by Mark Harmon.
The callbacks don’t stop there. The sequel drops playful meta moments, like casting Parent Trap alum Elaine Hendrix as a stylist named Blake Kale, and setting Anna’s wedding for October 3 – a sly wink to Mean Girls fans.
Even smaller visual gags hit for sharp-eyed viewers, like Tess hiding behind Britney Spears’ In the Zone album in a record store, Anna strumming the same red electric guitar from 2003, or Jake’s date looking exactly like Tess did in the first film. Indie pop group MUNA also makes a surprise appearance, tying into their own history of covering Pink Slip songs.
Alongside the returning faces, Freakier Friday introduces several new characters who weren’t in the original. Harper, Anna’s teenage daughter, steps into the chaos as a central figure – mirroring her mom’s rebellious streak but with her own Gen Z twist.
Lily, Harper’s close friend, joins in the body-swap mischief, adding another layer of teen drama. Tess’s wedding planner and the eccentric stylist Blake Kale inject fresh comedic energy, while new love interests and members of Jake’s orbit expand the world beyond the original’s core cast. These additions keep the sequel feeling fresh, even as it celebrates everything that made the first Freaky Friday such a cult favorite.
What happens at the end of ‘Freakier Friday’?
The ending of Freakier Friday deliberately mirrors the heart of the 2003 original, reminding audiences that beneath the body-swap comedy is a story about empathy and connection. Just like in the first film, the magic only reverses once the swapped characters have truly walked in each other’s shoes and learned to appreciate each other’s struggles. Here, it’s not just Tess and Anna finding common ground, but also Harper and Lily gaining a new understanding of one another, bringing two generations closer together.
The resolution unfolds during an emotional Pink Slip concert, where Anna performs the song “Baby” and reveals it was written for Harper, not Jake. This public, heartfelt gesture helps repair their strained relationship and reaffirms the film’s theme that family is the missing piece they’ve all been searching for. Once that understanding clicks, everyone returns to their own bodies, and Anna moves forward with her wedding to Eric.
The film closes with a wink to superfans, Jake’s date Bess shows up wearing the exact Diane von Furstenberg dress Tess wore in 2003, tracked down on eBay by the costume team.
How is the Disney sequel performing at the box office?
In its opening domestic weekend, Freakier Friday earned approximately $29 million, landing in second place, right behind the horror hit Weapons, which pulled in about $42.5 million. As of mid-August, Freakier Friday has grossed around $31.2 million domestically and $15.3 million internationally, bringing its global total to roughly $46.5 million.
With a reported production budget of about $40 million, the sequel has already passed the break-even mark based on production costs alone. That makes it a commercial success early in its theatrical run, though that doesn’t yet account for marketing expenses. It’s currently the highest-grossing live-action comedy opening of 2025, ahead of other releases like The Naked Gun, which opened to $16.8 million.
Does ‘Freakier Friday’ have post-credits?
The film includes a mid-credits sequence, which serves as a lighthearted epilogue rather than a teaser. It shows the entire Coleman family stopping by a bookstore for a book signing of Tess’s new memoir, Rebelling With Respect.
Tess spots her photo on the back cover of her new book and notices her lips look noticeably fuller – a nod to the earlier moment when Lily, while in Tess’s body, experimented with lip plumpers. After that, the credits play over a blooper reel with the cast goofing around, mixing up characters during body-swap scenes and showing Jamie Lee Curtis happily working her way through an impressive stack of donuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freakier Friday a sequel to the 2003 movie?
Yes, Freakier Friday is a direct follow-up to the Lindsay Lohan/Jamie Lee Curtis hit from 2003. It picks up years later, with Anna now a mom and Tess preparing for a big family milestone, while introducing new characters and keeping plenty of callbacks to the original.
Who plays Harper in Freakier Friday?
Harper, Anna’s teenage daughter, is played by Wednesday star Emma Myers.
How long will Freakier Friday be in theaters?
Disney hasn’t confirmed the exact theatrical run, but most of its recent live-action releases have played exclusively in theaters for about 45 days before moving to Disney+. If that timeline holds, Freakier Friday could land on streaming by late September or early October 2025.
