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The Aussie purple carpet shimmered with star power as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunited Down Under for the Australian premiere of Freakier Friday, Disney’s much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 classic. Held at Event Cinemas Westfield Bondi, the premiere drew a glittering crowd eager to celebrate this fresh twist on a beloved tale, ahead of the film’s exclusive August 7 release in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.
Reprising their iconic roles as mother-daughter duo Tess and Anna Coleman, Curtis and Lohan dive back into a story where family ties get even more tangled. Years after their first unforgettable body swap, the next generation steps into the spotlight as Anna juggles her own daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter, proving that sometimes, lightning really does strike twice.
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Directed by Nisha Ganatra and inspired by Mary Rodgers’ classic Freaky Friday novel, Freakier Friday assembles a talented ensemble cast including Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon. Behind the scenes, the production boasts powerhouse producers Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, and Jamie Lee Curtis herself, alongside executive producers Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan, promising a film that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious.
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With its perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh family fun, Freakier Friday is poised to charm audiences of all ages. It hit cinemas on August 7, 2025, across Australia and New Zealand.