This is really happening, you guys! the beloved 2003 movie Blame Friday There’s finally a sequel, and Disney has dropped an initial look at the highly-anticipated film as well as a release date, making it all feel very real.
Although there are rumors that “Weirder Friday“The sequel has been circulating for *years,* hollywood reporter This news was not officially confirmed until May 2023. Could a joint appearance in “D23” get any cuter? ! ), expressing their excitement at reprising their roles as daughter Anna and mother Tess, respectively, in a classic body-swap jump.
It’s been over 20 years since the original movie premiered, how long do we have to wait? When will the Colemans return, and will mother and daughter switch places again? Here’s everything we know so far about the long-awaited follow-up.
when is Weirder Friday release date?
Fans will have to wait a while to see Curtis and Lohan become their iconic mother-daughter duo again, but at least now we have a timeline: Disney just revealed Strange Friday 2theatrically known as Weirder Fridaywill be August 8, 2025.
The film was completed in August this year, which means Disney has plenty of time to carry out post-production and marketing of the film. In other words, get ready for some very interesting trailers and public appearances from Curtis and Lohan over the next seven months or so!
ICYMI, this first look is a total callback to the scene in the original movie when Tess and Anna first discover they’ve swapped bodies. (Cue the iconic line: “I’m like the tomb keeper!”)
What will the sequel be about?
According to the official synopsis for the sequel, the story follows Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) after they experience an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. When the two families merge, Tess and Anna face countless challenges and discover that lightning may indeed strike twice.
Which Blame Friday Cast members returning?
Fans of the OG movies will be happy to know that the sequel will feature many familiar faces. Returning to the battlefield are Chad Michael Murray (Anna’s crush Jack), Mark Harmon (stepfather Ryan), Stephen Tobolowsky (Anna’s former English teacher Mr. Bates), Christina Vidar Mitchell (Anna’s bandmate Maddie), Haley Hudson (Anna’s other bandmate) Pepe (Peg), Zhao Pei-Pei (Pei-Pei) and Lucy Song (Pepe’s mother) Out came the infamous body-swapping fortune cookie.
New cast members include Julia Butters, Manny Jacinto, Maitri Ramakrishnan and Sophia Hammons.
What have the actors said about the sequel so far?
When filming wrapped in August, Lohan couldn’t help but feel a little sentimental. “It’s our last Monday on the set of #freakierfriday and my heart is so full. The wonderful cast, crew, and everyone at @disneystudios put so much time and love into making this movie! She debuted in August shared a post on Instagram on the 19th.
She added: “I’m so grateful to have made this film, a story about family, mothers and children, a film filled with love, laughter and soulfulness! It was a pleasure to work with my dear friend @jamielecurtis who loves her every day Bringing so much joy to our set, she made it all the more special!
Lohan’s affection for Curtis is clearly mutual. The veteran actor also posted a touching tribute at the end of filming, writing: “We still have a few days left next week, but it’s over, and when I arrived at work this morning, I watched hundreds of people gather. Prepare for this movie together.
Honestly…these two are the sweetest together. August 2025 can’t come soon enough!
