Emily Bader, Logan Lerman to star in '13 Going on 30' reboot at Netflix

A new version of the 2004 rom-com is coming to the streaming service.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:15am

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Netflix has announced that Emily Bader and Logan Lerman will star in a reboot of the 2004 film '13 Going on 30'. The new version will be directed by Brett Haley, who previously worked with Bader on the Netflix rom-com 'People We Meet on Vacation'. Jennifer Garner, who starred in the original film, will serve as an executive producer on the project.

Why it matters

The '13 Going on 30' reboot represents Netflix's continued efforts to capitalize on nostalgic intellectual property and appeal to a broad audience with a familiar story. The original film was a box office success and has maintained a cult following, making it a potentially lucrative property for the streaming giant.

The details

The new '13 Going on 30' film will follow a similar premise to the 2004 version, which centered on a 13-year-old girl named Jenna who wakes up one morning to find herself living as a 30-year-old woman. While plot details are being kept under wraps, the reboot will star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman as the main couple.

  • Netflix made the film announcement to its social media on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Emily Bader

An actress who previously starred in the Netflix rom-com 'People We Meet on Vacation'.

Logan Lerman

An actor known for his roles in films such as the 'Percy Jackson' series and 'Fury'.

Brett Haley

The director of the new '13 Going on 30' reboot, who has previously worked with Emily Bader.

Jennifer Garner

The star of the original 2004 '13 Going on 30' film, who will serve as an executive producer on the reboot.

Netflix

The streaming service that will be the home of the new '13 Going on 30' reboot.

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The takeaway

The '13 Going on 30' reboot represents Netflix's continued efforts to capitalize on nostalgic intellectual property and appeal to a broad audience with a familiar story. The original film was a box office success and has maintained a cult following, making it a potentially lucrative property for the streaming giant.