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Freakier Friday: Digital Premiere Oct. 7, 2025!

10/6/2025

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Curtis and Lohan Reunite

Freakier Friday premieres on digital streaming on Oct. 7, 2025, as a sequel to the 2003 hit.
Starring Jamie Lee Curtis (actress) and Lindsay Lohan, it follows families merging and adjusting.
Purchase is $29.99 and rental is $24.99 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Curtis describes the film as "cinema comfort food," highlighting its uplifting tone.

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Manny Jacinto Reflects

Manny Jacinto, the new romantic lead in Freakier Friday, discusses the film's inter-generational themes and its Los Angeles homage.
He reflects on aging in Hollywood and being cast as a father figure, prompting his transition to adulthood.
The film was shot in iconic Los Angeles locations, including the 2003 movie's original house, before it was lost to fires.

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Historical Context

The 2003 film "Freaky Friday," starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, was a remake of the 1976 original. It grossed over $160 million worldwide, reflecting a growing trend in family-oriented films following the success of "The Princess Diaries" (2001). The sequel, "Freakier Friday," continues to explore inter-generational themes, highlighting evolving family dynamics and the enduring appeal of feel-good cinema.

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Curtis and Lohan Reunite

Freakier Friday premieres on digital streaming on Oct. 7, 2025, as a sequel to the 2003 hit.
Starring Jamie Lee Curtis (actress) and Lindsay Lohan, it follows families merging and adjusting.
Purchase is $29.99 and rental is $24.99 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Curtis describes the film as "cinema comfort food," highlighting its uplifting tone.

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