The Plastics are back as 'Mean Girls' musical secures exciting streaming release on Paramount+
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Paramount+ subscribers are gearing up and excited for the latest release of 'Mean Girls' as it hits the streaming platform on Tuesday, March 5 following its January theatrical release.
Angourie Rice enters Lindsay Lohan's shoes as Cady Heron in the revived 'Mean Girls' musical.
Watch as she tackles high school politics after relocating from Africa to Illinois suburbs, infiltrating the notorious Plastics led by Regina George, played by Broadway's own Reneé Rapp. It's a fresh take on teenage drama with a musical twist!
Originally released in theatres on January 12, the movie grossed over $104 million while the movie's budget was around $36 million.
This film has mixed reviews from critics as some are happy with the new direction the musical drama is headed, while others are not. It holds a 70% score from verified film critics and a 63% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The cast includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Tina Fey and Tim Meadows.
Tina Fey, the creative force behind the original 'Mean Girls,' returns to script the 2024 movie musical.
The plot revolves around Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) as she navigates through the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika).
Things get heated up when Cady falls for Regina's ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney) and immediately turns into a target in Regina's eyes. The movie revolves around how Cady, along with her friends navigates through the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.
When to watch 'Mean Girls' on Paramount+?
The movie drops overnight on March 5, for viewers in the US and Canada, streaming on Paramount+.
In the US, Paramount Plus has a $6/month Essential plan (ad-supported) and a $12/month Paramount Plus with Showtime plan, featuring Showtime content, the ability to download titles, and local live CBS station access.
Both plans offer streaming of the original Mean Girls movie for those feeling nostalgic.
Will Lindsay Lohan appear in 'Mean Girls' 2024 musical?
Lohan surprised everyone with a stealthy red carpet appearance at the movie premiere, but her cameo remained a well-guarded secret until the January 12 release.
The actress, known for her role as Cady Heron in the original film, added an unexpected twist to the excitement surrounding the event.
In a pivotal moment during the film's climax, Lindsay Lohan makes a special appearance as the host of the Mathletes competition.
Taking on the role of moderator, she guides the teams through the tie-breaking question, adding a noteworthy touch to this crucial scene. Lindsay Lohan's iconic line, "The limit does not exist," is revisited.
This time, Angourie Rice delivers the triumphant line, showcasing Cady's renewed focus and mathematical prowess as she corrects the opposing team's blunder. Lohan observes this memorable scene with a nostalgic touch.
The cameo holds symbolic weight as the scene unfolds, portraying the moment when Cady embraces her authentic self, reclaiming a skill she had overlooked amid the influence of the Plastics: She is good at math.
'Mean Girls' (2024) is all set to hit Paramount+ on Tuesday, March 5.
