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Freaky Friday is a series of American fantasy comedy films based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Mary Rodgers. Freaky Friday (2003) marks the third film adaptation of the novel, as well as the fifth installment overall in the Freaky Friday franchise. The sequel, Freakier Friday (2025) is the seventh overall film in the franchise.
Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.
Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover lightning might indeed strike twice.