The original name of the film was Freaky Friday the 13th, a reference to the various Freaky Friday (1976) films, about a mother and daughter body swapping, and the Friday the 13th (1980) films.
Vince Vaughn told the stunt driver to actually hit him with the car when he was crossing the street, early in the film. The director said Vaughn said he could take the hit, and he did.
Director/co-writer Christopher Landon proposed a crossover movie with Happy Death Day (2017), called "Freaky Death Day".
Kathryn Newton was the first choice for Millie, but she originally declined the role. However, after speaking with Jason Blum about the project, she eventually changed her mind.
At the football game, Booker's last name of Strode is seen on his jersey. This is a reference to slasher icon Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) of the Halloween (1978) series. In addition, Blumhouse previously made Halloween (2018).
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