The lengthy awaited and extremely anticipated Freakier Friday lastly premiered on the 2025 film information and hit theaters nationwide. Naturally, with the discharge of the enduring Jamie Lee Curtis- Lindsay Lohan sequel, got here loads of buzz (together with a very harsh evaluate JLC responded to). By the top of the weekend although, the August 8 Disney flick climbed to the highest comedy in America. And the Tess Coleman actress shared an equally celebratory message with followers.
As write-ups and recaps of Freakier Friday proceed to roll in, CinemaBlend’s constructive evaluate included, Curtis took to Instagram to thank moviegoers. Particularly, she highlighted the crowds of ladies who confirmed up for his or her opening weekend to make it hit #1. Together with it, she thanked and acknowledged becoming a film right into a busy schedule is not any simple feat. Paired along with her sentiments in regards to the “cinematic consolation meals” is an image of her and Lohan beachside, test it out under:
Depart it to the enduring scream queen to be this grounded, appreciative and fast to publicly and personally thank the flick’s followers. Although I imagine the second that it was introduced that loads of the OGs have been returning for Freakier Friday past her and The Dad or mum Lure star, she knew what they have been in for. Nonetheless, the onscreen reunion, the brand new movie and its success feels wildly deserved. (Full disclosure, this reward is coming from a die-hard JLC and Lohan fan.)
After all, the freaquel’s stans have been celebrating and praising the information alongside the film’s A-lister vet. The remark part ranged from hyping the information of the comedy’s prime spot to having fun with the continuation of the Disney physique swapping story with family members. Listed here are only a few of the candy responses from JLC’s IG put up:
- YES 👏 YOU 👏 ARE!👏- erin.gallag.her
- Sure! 🙌 Mother and I had a blast and made a day of it! 💖- lulahandbags
- After all! Wouldn’t have missed it! You made our hearts FULL and gave us the very best sequel ever! Beloved it! 🥰- janna035
- Noticed it with my mum on Friday! We each adored it! – emma_ohara_77
- My 32 yr previous daughter and I noticed it collectively. We each laughed a lot! Implausible film! 💜💚 – dedrarinehart
You may’t assist however really feel the admiration amongst those that’ve already watched Freakier Friday, and naturally Curtis’ love for the followers. Actually although, the movie appears to face by itself impartial of the 2003 staple. Its Rotten Tomatoes rating continues to be properly above common and, for probably the most half, any true feminine ahead film a la Barbie appears to fare properly on the field workplace. To not point out the blockbuster’s attraction to a Gen Z crowd didn’t harm its success.
What I believe actually bought this August hit, and why Curtis is on IG thanking followers, is how a lot thought and enjoyable was embedded into the Freaky Friday sequel (catch the unique together with your Disney+ subscription). The intentional sprinkling of Freakier Friday and Lohan callbacks really feel just like the tip of the iceberg of how a lot love the solid and crew put into this new freaquel.