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Twenty years after the release of the2004 cult classicMean Girls, audiences are being treated to an updated movie-musical version of the film.Mean Girls (2024)is based on the movie-turned-Broadway play, which first opened in Washington, D.C., in 2017.Mean Girls The Musicalthen made its way to Broadway in 2018 and was produced byLorne Michaels(SNL). The show was a hit upon its premiere, eventually launching a national tour, and is soon making its way to London’s famous West End theater district. While movie musicals were popular in theaters throughout the early 2000s (Moulin Rouge!,Hairspray,Sweeney Todd,Mama Mia!),the release ofHamiltononDisney+in 2020 sparked a new era for the genre. Following the recent andcritically acclaimed theatrical run ofWaitress: The Musical,this revamped and melody-infusedMean Girls (2024)hopes to follow in the footsteps of that success. The film hasReneé Rappreprising her role as Regina George, a part she played on the Broadway stage inMean Girls The Musical. WhileMean Girls (2024)follows the same story as the original, it has some additional dance cues aside from theclassic ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ scene.
Mean Girls (2024)hasAngourie Ricetaking over the role of Cady Heron, who was played byLindsay Lohan(The Parent Trap) in the original. Cady is a lifelong homeschooled teen who is suddenly thrust into the chaotic and unpredictable world of high school. Rice’s previous roles include hit projects likeSpiderman: Homecoming,Mare of Easttown, andThe Last Thing He Told MealongsideJennifer Garner. Playing Cady’s new friends areAuli’i Cravalo(Moana) andJaquel Spivey. While Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls) plays Queen Bee, the rest of The Plastics are played byBebe Wood(Love, Victor) andAvantika(Senior Year). Supporting actors includeJohn Hamm(Mad Men) as Coach Wood,Busy Philips(Girls5Eva) as Mrs. George, andJenna Fischer(The Office) as Ms. Heron. Fans of the original film were delighted to see 2004Mean Girlsalums (andSNLroyalty)Tina FeyandTim Meadowsreprising their roles as Ms. Norbury and Principal Duvall, respectively. Whether you’re already a fan ofMean GirlsorMean Girls The Musical, audiences will be expecting a lot from this 2024 follow-up.
Mean Girls
Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
What Is The Release Date For ‘Mean Girls’ (2024)?
Mean Girls (2024)comes out in theaters on June 29, 2025.
Is ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) In Movie Theaters?
While originally intended as a straight-to-streaming film,Mean Girls(2024)premieres exclusively in theaters on July 18, 2025.
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Watch The Trailer For ‘Mean Girls’ (2024)
The trailer forMean Girls (2024)sparked quite a controversy upon its release, as oddly enough, it doesn’t reveal that the film is a musical. Fans ofMean Girls The Musicalare confused as to the decision to leave out the catchy songs and omit the vocal talent of the actors in the trailer. However, the trailer still shows us Fey, Meadows, and more nostalgic moments we can look forward to in the film.
More Movie Musicals Like ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) To Watch Right Now
There have been some epic movie musicals released in the 2000s, andMean Girls (2024)hopes to join that list.
‘Chicago’ (2002)
Chicagotells the story of “two death-row murderesses"who become unlikely rivals for the media attention they believe could save them from their grim fate. First appearing on Broadway in June 1975, the film danced its way into theaters in 2002 to high ratings and big box office numbers. The film contains the same beloved music byJohn Kander, with lyrics byFred Ebb, and grossed $306 million against its $45 million budget. The film, directed byRob Marshall(Into the Woods), contains powerhouse performances byCatherine Zeta-Jones(The Mask of Zorro) andRenée Zellweger(Bridget Jones’s Diary), with a cast that also includesQueen Latifa(Hairspray),John C. Reilly(Guardians of the Galaxy),Taye Diggs(Rent),Christine Baranski(Mama Mia!), andRichard Gere(Pretty Woman) as the infamous lawyer Billy Flynn. The film won sixAcademy Awards, including the coveted ‘Best Picture’ award, as well as a ‘Best Supporting Actress’ win for Zeta-Jones.Chicagoalso won aGrammy Award, aDirector’s Guild Award, and threeGolden Globe Awards, including ‘Best Picture.’ Through its incredible success,Chicagoproved that, when done right, a movie musical can launch a then twenty-seven-year-old musical to new heights.
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‘Dream Girls’ (2006)
Dream GirlsturnedAmerican Idolpowerhouse contestantJennifer Hudson(The Secret Life of Bees) into an Academy Award, Golden Globe,SAG Award, andBAFTA-winning actress. The film takes place in the 1960s and centers around singing trio The Dreamettes, composed of Effie (Hudson),Deena (pop royaltyBeyoncé), and Lorrell (The Princess and the Frog’sAnika Noni Rose), as they rise to fame and face all the challenges that notoriety presents. The Dreameattes face obstacles not just within their group, but with those who believe they know what’s best for the women, like fellow singer James Early (Eddie Murphy), manager Curtis Taylor (Jamie Foxx), and songwriter C.C. (Keith Robinson). Written and directed by Bill Condon(Chicago), the film was a phenomenon upon its release, winning a Grammy Awardfor ‘Best Song Written For Motion Picture,’ a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two SAG Awards, and two Academy Awards.Dream Girlsgrossed $155 million against its $70 million budget, reminding production companies of the power of a well-done movie musical. For a truly show-stopping moment, check out Hudson as Effie sings, “And I’m Telling You, I’m Not Going.”
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‘Into The Woods’ (2014)
Meryl Streepas a wicked witch.Chris Pineas Prince Charming.Anna Kendrickas Cinderella.2014’s theatrical version ofInto The Woodshas it all. The story begins as a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) meet a witch (Streep) who promises to end the family curse that’s keeping the couple from having a child…if they can find a series of items for her. These items belong to beloved fairytale creatures we already know and love, and this makes the unlikely scavenger hunt all the more fun. With music byStephen Sondheim,Into the Woodsopened on Broadway in 1987 and has since been a favorite production around the world. The film version hit theaters in 2014 and earned three Oscar nominations, including a ‘Best Supporting Actress’ nomination for Streep’s performance as the witch. Streep was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award alongside Blunt, whose performance as the baker’s wife earned her a nomination for ‘Best Actress in a Motion Picture.’ Directed byChicago’s Rob Marshall, the film had a worldwide gross of $212 million, making it a hit against its $50 million budget.
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