After 22 years, Disney’s Freaky Friday is back with a fresh twist. Freakier Friday reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, introduces new characters, and brings chaos, comedy, and heart to a new generation. One standout addition? Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto, who steps into his first Disney film role and he’s not just eye candy.
Here’s why this sequel is worth watching.
1. See What Tess and Anna Are Up To Now
A lot has changed in two decades. Anna is now a music producer and single mom to daughter Harper, while Tess has turned her therapy practice into a podcast. Their bond is still strong (and still chaotic) as they try to navigate a new chapter of their lives.
2. Manny Jacinto as a British-Filipino Chef? Yes, Please
Jacinto brings charm and surprise as Eric, Anna’s fiancé and the proud dad of Lily, Harper’s teenage nemesis. Adding to the twist? He delivers all his lines with a crisp British accent. It’s a fun role that shows off Jacinto’s comedic timing and effortless charisma.
3. A Four-Way Body Swap Turns Everything Upside Down
If you thought switching bodies with your mom was tough, try swapping with your mom, your grandmother, and your enemy. A chance encounter with a fortune teller leads to Tess, Anna, Harper, and Lily waking up in each other’s bodies and chaos naturally follows.
4. The Sequel Nails Nostalgia While Embracing Modern Family Dynamics
The film retains the heart and humor of the original but updates its story for today’s audiences. It explores themes like remarriage, blended families, and teenage identity without losing that classic Disney charm.
5. The Cast Isn’t Afraid to Get Silly—In the Best Way
From Curtis and Lohan fully leaning into physical comedy to Jacinto embracing the absurdity of the premise, the cast clearly had fun and it shows. Their chemistry and commitment make the film more than just a sequel. It’s a worthy and joyful continuation.
Freakier Friday is now showing in cinemas nationwide.
Get ready for body swaps, blended families, British accents and a whole lot of fun.