Manila, Philippines – July 23, 2025 — Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto is headed to Manila for the red carpet premiere of Disney’s Freakier Friday, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved original film.
Jacinto will make a special appearance at the exclusive premiere event on August 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Main Atrium, ahead of the movie’s nationwide release on August 6, 2025. Fans can enter for a chance to attend the premiere and be among the first to see the film.

Known for his roles in The Good Place and Star Wars: The Acolyte, Jacinto joins an all-star cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, Vanessa Bayer, and Mark Harmon.
In Freakier Friday, Curtis and Lohan return as Tess and Anna Coleman. Years after their original body-switch experience, Anna is now a mother and future stepmother. When strange events unfold, Tess and Anna are forced to navigate another chaotic identity crisis.
The film is directed by Nisha Ganatra and based on the book Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers. It is produced by Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan as executive producers.
Jacinto’s participation in the premiere is an exciting moment for Filipino fans, highlighting his growing presence in major international projects. His visit brings extra excitement to the event and gives local fans a rare chance to see the actor up close.
The red carpet premiere on August 5, 2025 is made possible by Globe Telecom, in partnership with SM Mall of Asia and SM Cinema.
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