Beyond the memes, Mean Girls has seen a revival with a new adaptation of the story. Tina Fey’s Broadway musical version of the film is being transformed into a new movie featuring Angourie Rice as Cady Heron and Reneé Rapp as Regina George. Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., with a script by Fey, the film gives a fresh take on the beloved high school story.
USA TODAY’s movie critic Brian Truitt gave the musical adaptation ★★½ out of four stars, commenting that while it adds a modern TikTok twist and show tunes, it doesn’t quite recapture the magic of the original film. Nevertheless, it’s a fun, if unnecessary, revisit to the Plastics’ world.
The Mean Girls musical movie premiered on January 12, continuing the legacy of this beloved franchise.
October 3rd has become an unofficial holiday for fans of Mean Girls, celebrated annually as “Mean Girls Day.” The origin of this tradition comes from a brief but iconic scene in the 2004 movie, which stars Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron, a homeschooled teen navigating the complicated social structures of a public high school for the first time. In the scene, Cady is narrating a flashback about her growing crush on Aaron Samuels, played by Jonathan Bennett. At one point, Aaron casually asks her what day it is, and she replies, “It’s October 3rd.” Though simple, the line has become a cultural touchstone for fans, who now mark the date with social media tributes, memes, and references to the film.
Over the years, even the cast of Mean Girls has gotten involved in the annual celebration. Lindsay Lohan herself embraced the tradition in 2022, partnering with Netflix to promote her holiday film Falling for Christmas. In a playful nod to the famous line, Lohan posted on Instagram, “It’s October 3rd. Now mark your calendars for November 10th,” referencing her new movie’s release date.
