Lohan's Freakier Friday Earns $44M Worldwide Opening

Lindsay Lohan has made a notable comeback with the release of Freakier Friday, the sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday, reuniting her with co-star Jamie Lee Curtis after over 20 years. The film, directed by Nisha Ganatra, opened strongly at the box office with $29 million domestically and $45 million globally, recouping its $45 million production budget within three days. While the film debuted second in the U.S. behind the horror thriller Weapons, its international success and positive audience reception suggest it could reach $200 million worldwide, increasing the chances of a third installment. Critics acknowledge Freakier Friday's flaws, particularly its more complex body-swapping premise, but praise Lohan's natural charm and Curtis' enduring presence, highlighting the duo's seamless return to their iconic roles. Jamie Lee Curtis explained the long gap between films was due to waiting for Lohan's character to age appropriately for the storyline, which centers on the mother-daughter dynamic now extended to a new generation. Overall, Freakier Friday serves as both a theatrical success for Disney and a revitalization of Lohan's acting career.