The Geekcentric Podcast

Review | Freakier Friday (Spoiler-Free)

Episode Summary

This is our spoiler-free review of Freakier Friday—Disney’s long-awaited follow-up to the 2003 body-swap classic. We dive into the multigenerational chaos, early 2000s nostalgia, and clever callbacks that make this “freakquel” a surprisingly fun ride. With standout performances from Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, an updated soundtrack, and just enough heart to carry it through, we explore how the cast—and the emotional core—ultimately outshine a plot that doesn’t always stay on track.

Episode Notes

This is our spoiler-free review of Freakier Friday—Disney’s long-awaited follow-up to the 2003 body-swap classic. We dive into the multigenerational chaos, early 2000s nostalgia, and clever callbacks that make this “freakquel” a surprisingly fun ride. With standout performances from Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, an updated soundtrack, and just enough heart to carry it through, we explore how the cast—and the emotional core—ultimately outshine a plot that doesn’t always stay on track.

Freakier Friday hits theatres August 8th, 2025.