Few actresses have demonstrated such versatility across genres asJamie Lee Curtis, and her new legacy comedy only proves it. WhileCurtis is best known for her horror movies, such as theHalloweenfranchise, which initially launched her to widespread fame, she has also long proven herself to be a brilliant addition to prominent comedy projects.
Her comedic breakthrough came in 1983’sTrading Places —in which she starred alongside Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd — earning her a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Following this,Jamie Lee Curtis also starred in the comedyA Fish Called Wandain the leading role. However,it was 2003’sFreaky Fridaywith Lindsay Lohan that truly cemented Curtis' comedic status.
Freakier Friday Earns An 80% RT Score
Now,Freakier Fridayhas earned an initial 80% score from critics onRotten Tomatoes. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, this is the legacy sequel toFreaky Friday, and sees Curtis and Lohan return to their previous roles. While it’s not officially out yet, reviews have already come pouring in ahead of its theatrical release on Aug 05, 2025.
ScreenRant’s own review ofFreakier Fridayby Rachel Labonte states that “it’s a legacy sequel done right,” by honoring the original movie, while also offering a fresh story that “balances the hilarity with the heartfelt.“Other critics, via Rotten Tomatoes, have painted a similar picture, saying that Curtis and Lohan as hilarious, and their reunion is full of chemistry.
Freakier Fridaypicks up decades after the first film,when Anna (Lohan) now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. However, as the family navigates this merger, Tess (Curtis) and Anna find themselves body-swapping once again. The upcoming comedy film will be distributed by Disney. Additionally,Freakier Fridaywill reportedly hit streaminglater this year.
Our Take On Freakier Friday’s RT Score
Just days away from its theatrical release,Freakier Friday’s80% scoreis a promising start. While some critics have branded the legacy comedy as an unfunny rehash of the original, the majority seem to praise Curtis and Lohan’s sequel, evidenced byFreakier Friday’sstrong reception on the review aggregator site.
While opinions may vary whenFreakier Fridayhits theaters, as things stand, the film has proven itself an effective legacy sequel.Jamie Lee Curtis has had some big moviesrecently, appearing in films likeThe Last Showgirl(which earned her a fourth BAFTA nomination) as well asEverything Everywhere All at Once.Freakier Fridaymay just be another worthy addition.
