Jamie Lee Curtis’ Sequel To 88% Comedy Hit Is Deemed A “True Delight” In First Reactions

Freakier Friday is being deemed a “true delight” in its first reactions. A sequel to 2003’s Freaky Friday, the upcoming film brings back Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as mother-daughter duo Tess and Anna Coleman. Now, two decades later, Anna, her daughter, stepdaughter, and Tess find themselves in a four-way body swap, leading to another journey of empathy and connection.

In addition to Curtis and Lohan, Freakier Friday also features Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Rosalind Chao, Ryan Malgarini, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Lucille Soong reprising their roles from the first film. Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Vanessa Bayer join the cast as new characters.

Now, following its premiere in Los Angeles, the first reactions to Freakier Friday have surfaced on social media. Overall, they are praising the sequel’s heartfelt humor, nostalgic charm, and standout performances from Curtis and Lohan. It’s being called everything from sweet, emotionally resonant, wildly fun, and “a true delight that the entire family will enjoy.” Check out a few of the reactions below:

@jeffconway writes, “FREAKIER FRIDAY is double the fun and twice the sweetness as the original! These 22 years later, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis haven’t missed a beat! Their on-screen chemistry is truly something special. A true delight that the entire family will enjoy!”

@jazzt writes, “#freakierFriday is an absolute riot! I laughed and I cried. It’s such a great feel-good film. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis deliver hilarity and emotion in this funtastic sequel. I never knew I needed this film! Oh and Manny Jacinto, I love him.”

@BrandonDavisBD writes, “#FreakierFriday is great. I was howling. Jamie Lee Curtis is having the time of her life and it’s a blast to watch. It’s silly and sometimes confusing but hilarious throughout, even touching at times. Absolutely some of the most fun I’ve had watching a movie this year.”

@chriskillian writes, “Even though the body-swap genre’s been played out, #FreakierFriday is a silly, feel-good romp that’s got some heart to it. The cast are game, familiar faces pop up, and with some catchy new tunes, I can’t imagine FF fans won’t shed a nostalgic tear of joy for Freakier Friday.”

@TheCurvyCritic writes, “Pause and Reset…the #freakquel has arrived !Baby, how I hollered and laughed out loud at Jaime Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in this film was insanely embarrassing 😂! Nisha Ganatra and writers got this one ALL THE WAY RIGHT! Go see it like yesterday!”

What Freakier Friday’s First Reactions Mean For The Movie

It’s A Worthy Sequel To The 2003 Comedy Hit

Early reactions to Freakier Friday are overwhelmingly positive, praising it as a worthy and spirited sequel to the beloved 2003 hit. Viewers are delighted by the returning leads, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, whose chemistry remains effortless and electric. The film blends humor and heart, offering a nostalgic yet refreshing update that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

The first reactions highlight the film’s laugh-out-loud moments, calling it a “feel-good romp” and an “absolute riot.” Despite the body-swap trope feeling familiar, Freakier Friday breathes new life into the genre through strong performances, playful energy, and an updated soundtrack. The movie is being hailed as fun, chaotic, and sentimental, delivering the joyful chaos that audiences loved in the original, now with even more humor and heart.

Our Take On Freakier Friday’s First Reactions

Is A Box Office Battle In Store?

The first reactions to Weapons, Barbarian director Zach Cregger’s new horror movie, are also overwhelmingly positive, which releases on the same day in theaters as Freakier Friday. While this might not be a box office battle on the level of Barbenheimer, the fact that early reactions are positive for both films is a promising sign.

The two movies couldn’t be more different; one is a crowd-pleasing comedy, and the other a disturbing horror movie, which has all the makings of a great box office battle. Freakier Friday seems favored financially, though, given the past success of Disney’s nostalgic female-led franchises like Lilo & Stitch and Moana 2.

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