🎬 Mean Girls: The Reunion Rules (2026)

– The Plastics Are Back, and They’re Taking Over the PTA

In Mean Girls: The Reunion Rules (2026), the beloved Plastics reunite for a sharp, hilarious, and surprisingly heartwarming look at the chaos of adulthood, motherhood, and suburban warfare. Over two decades after their high school reign over North Shore, the iconic group of Regina George (Rachel McAdams), Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan), Gretchen Wieners (Lacey Chabert), and Karen Smith (Amanda Seyfried) is back, but this time they’re navigating the complexities of PTA meetings, social media influencers, and teenage daughters who seem to be following in their footsteps—much to their dismay.

Regina George is still very much the queen bee, but now she wears a different crown: that of a ruthless “Momfluencer”. As the iron-fisted president of the Parent-Teacher Association, Regina runs the school’s social scene with the same relentless drive she once used to rule the halls of North Shore High. But this time, instead of manipulating her peers, she’s wielding the power of Instagram followers, sponsored posts, and brand deals. The world may have changed, but Regina has not—except now, her toxic tactics target the modern-day middle school parents, and she’s still the one to beat.

When Cady Heron, now a successful primatologist, returns to Illinois after a bitter divorce, she’s immediately thrown back into the madness she thought she escaped years ago. Cady, once the naive new girl who got pulled into the Plastics’ web, finds herself thrust back into the social hierarchy of North Shore, only this time, the predators aren’t wearing mini skirts—they’re wearing yoga pants and sipping kale smoothies at the local coffee shop. It’s a brutal reminder that the rules of “Girl World” never really change; they just evolve.

The real chaos begins when Cady’s teenage daughter enters high school and starts repeating the very toxic behaviors that Cady once fought to escape. But she’s not the only one. Gretchen Wieners (Lacey Chabert) is now the classic “helicopter mom,” hovering over her daughter’s every move, and Karen Smith (Amanda Seyfried) has surprisingly become a wealthy but still utterly clueless weather reporter, trying to navigate her new life of luxury while remaining just as out of touch as she was in high school. Together, the Plastics must come together once again to stop a new generation of “Mean Girls”—this time, the infamous Burn Book is digital, viral, and much more dangerous than ever before.

The satire cuts deep as Mean Girls: The Reunion Rules takes a hilarious look at the absurdities of modern suburban life, highlighting how social media, “Momfluencers,” and the pressures of parenthood have created a new form of high school drama—one where the stakes are even higher and the “rules” are as old as time. The film pokes fun at the complexities of motherhood while also acknowledging the universality of the toxic behaviors that have always been a part of “Girl World.” Whether it’s the PTA meetings, the school bake sales, or simply trying to survive the pressures of suburban perfection, the Plastics are once again forced to confront their past while keeping their daughters from repeating the same mistakes.

The ensemble cast delivers the comedic gold that fans have come to expect. Lindsay Lohan’s portrayal of Cady, now a world-weary yet still sharp mom, is a beautiful contrast to the carefree character she once was, but she still brings that infectious energy and heart to the role. Rachel McAdams is at her best as Regina George, effortlessly slipping back into the role of a woman who is still very much obsessed with controlling the narrative, just now through social media platforms. Amanda Seyfried’s Karen is as lovable as ever, her ditzy charm now paired with a surprising sense of wealth and responsibility. Lacey Chabert adds a delightful layer of humor as the overbearing, over-involved mom who hasn’t let go of her high school insecurities.

The film is as sharp as its predecessors, delivering a satirical look at how far we’ve come (and how far we’ve stayed the same) in the world of social influence, parenting, and social warfare. The Plastics’ reunion is not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it’s a full-throttle exploration of how the rules of “Girl World” never really go away—they just become more sophisticated, more digital, and more intertwined with the social fabric of everyday life.

With plenty of laughs, cringe-worthy moments, and an emotional undercurrent about identity, family, and finding redemption, Mean Girls: The Reunion Rules proves that the legacy of the Plastics is far from over. If anything, they’ve just leveled up, and they’re taking over the PTA in style.

⭐ Rating: 9/10 — A perfect blend of sharp satire, nostalgia, and a hilarious take on the complexities of motherhood, social media, and suburban life.