History of Freakier Friday in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 24, 2025

Freakier Friday is an upcoming sequel to the 2003 film Freaky Friday, which itself was based on the 1972 novel. Directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, this seventh film in the franchise sees the return of original cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon and others reprising their roles. New cast members include Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Vanessa Bayer. The film continues the story of the original, promising a new comedic and fantastical narrative.

1972: Mary Rodgers's novel

In 1972, Mary Rodgers's novel was published, which served as the base for the movie Freaky Friday, released in 2003.

2003: Release of Freaky Friday film

In 2003, Freaky Friday was released and served as the base for the movie Freakier Friday, released in 2025.

2003: Original film

In 2003, the original movie Freaky Friday was released, upon which the sequel was based.

2020: Previous collaboration

In 2020, Amie Doherty and Nisha Ganatra previously collaborated on The High Note.

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May 2023: Disney announced sequel

In May 2023, Disney announced a sequel to the fantasy-comedy film Freaky Friday (2003) was in development.

March 2024: Sequel in active development

In March 2024, Lindsay Lohan confirmed the sequel was in active development and Nisha Ganatra had been hired to direct the film.

June 2024: Cast additions

In June 2024, Julia Butters, Manny Jacinto, Sophia Hammons, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan joined the cast of Freakier Friday, with several original cast members reprising their roles.

June 24, 2024: Principal photography began

On June 24, 2024, principal photography for Freakier Friday began in Los Angeles.

2024: Filming for Freakier Friday

In 2024, filming for Freakier Friday took place from June to August.

January 2025: Vanessa Bayer joined the cast

In January 2025, it was revealed that Vanessa Bayer joined the cast of Freakier Friday.

March 2025: Amie Doherty to compose film's score

In March 2025, it was announced that Amie Doherty would compose the film's score for Freakier Friday.

July 11, 2025: "Take Me Away" single release

On July 11, 2025, a new version of the song "Take Me Away" by Pink Slip was released by Hollywood Records as a single for Freakier Friday.

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July 22, 2025: Freakier Friday premiere

On July 22, 2025, Freakier Friday premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

August 8, 2025: Freakier Friday theatrical release

On August 8, 2025, Freakier Friday is scheduled to be released theatrically by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

2025: Freakier Friday film release

In 2025, Freakier Friday, directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss, was released. It is a sequel to the 2003 film and the seventh in the franchise, with many original cast members reprising their roles and new actors joining.