The era of reboots and sequels is here, whether we asked for them or not. Studios are dusting off cult classics and giving them a second life; sometimes to roaring applause, sometimes to a collective meh. But are these returns to beloved worlds truly relevant, or just an expensive way to sell us our own nostalgia? KHAMSA broke down six of the buzziest revivals and see if they’re worth your screen time.
PS: Minor spoilers ahead.
١. Sex and the City / And Just Like That…
We said goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw in 2004, only to find her again older, wiser, and still walking the streets of Manhattan in impossible heels. And Just Like That… brings back most of the original cast, but the absence of Samantha Jones, one of TV’s most iconic characters and the unapologetic heartbeat of the original, leaves a void the show never quite fills. It tries to navigate love, loss, and social change in 2025, tackling aging, identity, and new cultural conversations, but often stumbles under the weight of its own “wokeness” checklist.
Verdict? Worth watching if you love seeing your old friends again, but don’t expect the same magic and relatable feelings as the original run.
٢. Freaky Friday / Freakier Friday
Twenty-one years after swapping bodies, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back. The sequel leans into the original’s chaotic charm, this time with generational humor that hits differently in the TikTok age. We’d heard some negative feedback about the sequel, but I saw it yesterday and at first it felt a little forced but few minutes later, I was totally into it. It turned out to be super cute and genuinely heartfelt. When they sang “Take Me Away”, me and all my girlfriends started shouting the lyrics at the top of our lungs. It was pure, joyous chaos, and honestly, that alone made it worth it.
Verdict? This one feels like a genuine reunion, not a forced cash grab.
٣. Beetlejuice / Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tim Burton’s cult classic gets a long-awaited follow-up, and yes, Michael Keaton is still the ghost with the most. Joining him are original cast members Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, alongside Jenna Ortega, bringing Gen Z edge to the spooky chaos. The film stays true to Burton’s offbeat visual style, blending practical effects with updated tech.
Verdict? This isn’t just fan service, it’s a confident return to a bizarre universe.
٤. The Addams Family / Wednesday
Instead of another family reboot, Netflix gave us Wednesday, focusing on the deadpan daughter at Nevermore Academy. Jenna Ortega’s viral dance scene alone cemented the series as a cultural phenomenon. While it diverges from the original’s kooky family focus, it successfully rebrands the Addams legacy for a younger, darker audience.
Verdict? Not exactly a reboot, more like a stylish spin-off that earns its place.
٥. The Devil Wears Prada / The Devil Wears Prada 2
Still in development, the sequel reportedly reunites Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, with the story following Miranda Priestly navigating a declining print industry. Fans are curious whether it can capture the bite of the original in a world where fashion media has gone digital. From what we’re seeing on social media, the looks seem up to the standard, and the fashion stakes are high.
Verdict? Too early to tell, but this could be a sharp commentary on today’s influencer-driven fashion world if done right.
٦. The Princess Diaries / The Princess Diaries 3
It’s official: Mia Thermopolis is coming back. Nearly two decades after we last saw her ruling Genovia, Disney has confirmed The Princess Diaries 3 is in the works, and the internet collectively lost it. While plot details are under wraps, Anne Hathaway has hinted she’s on board, which already makes it a royal event. For many of us, this series defined early-2000s teen cinema: clumsy-girl-turns-princess, outrageous makeovers, and Julie Andrews as the world’s classiest grandmother.
Verdict? Pure wish-fulfillment nostalgia and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way!
