‘Freakier Friday’ Early Reactions Hail Disney Sequel As Heartfelt, Hilarious Return With Lindsay Lohan & James

Disney's Freakier Friday has made its debut for global critics, and early responses are overwhelmingly positive, calling it a "feel-good film" that blends laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine emotional warmth.

TV personality Jeff Conway raved on X, praising the sequel as "double the fun" and "twice the heart" of the 2003 Freaky Friday. He added, "Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis haven't missed a beat in 22 years. Their on-screen chemistry remains something truly special-a joy for the whole family."

Journalist Jazz Tangcay echoed the sentiment, describing the movie as "an absolute riot." She admitted to both laughing out loud and shedding tears during its heartfelt family moments, celebrating Lohan and Curtis for delivering "hilarity and emotion in this funtastic sequel."

Entertainment journalist Brandon Davis was similarly enthusiastic, recounting how he was "howling" with laughter during the premiere screening. "Jamie Lee Curtis is clearly having the time of her life, and it's a blast to watch," Davis noted. "The film is delightfully silly, occasionally chaotic, yet consistently hilarious and surprisingly touching-easily one of the most fun movie experiences I've had this year."

Set years after the original, Freakier Friday follows Anna (Lohan), now a mother herself, as she navigates the challenges of blending her family with a new stepdaughter. When Anna, her daughter, her stepdaughter, and her mom Tess (Curtis) all switch bodies in a magical mishap, chaos ensues, but the experience ultimately fosters understanding and connection among the four women.

Returning stars Lohan and Curtis lead the cast alongside Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Disney India releases Freakier Friday in India Aug 8, 2025.