"Freakier Friday's opening weekend box office is estimated to earn around $30 million, coming in second to but still beating out the original movie, which came in at $20 million back in 2003."
"Compared to other comedies this summer, Freakier Friday scored $16 million in its opening weekend, and Materialists, a rom-com, earned $11 million."
"Thematically, Freakier Friday features physical comedy of two teenagers being body swapped by the family matriarchs and the romance of anyone who comes in contact with Murray."
"The film benefits from being a legacy sequel and silly press shenanigans, contributing to its better performance."
Freakier Friday opened to an estimated $30 million box office in its debut weekend, surpassing its 2003 original's $20 million. This performance is strong compared to other summer comedies, with recent releases scoring lower box office numbers. The film uniquely combines physical comedy between body-swapped teenagers and romance linked to Chad Michael Murray's character. Its status as a legacy sequel alongside quirky promotional activities likely contributed to its success with audiences seeking 2000s nostalgia.
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