The original Mean Girls movie came out in 2004, with its wide U.S. theatrical release on April 30, 2004.

Original movie release

  • The film premiered in Los Angeles on April 19, 2004.
  • It was then released widely in theaters across the United States on April 30, 2004.

Newer Mean Girls movie

  • A new Mean Girls musical film adaptation was released in U.S. theaters on January 12, 2024.
  • This 2024 version is based on the Broadway musical, which itself was based on the 2004 film.

TL;DR:

  • Mean Girls (original): April 30, 2004 (U.S. theatrical release).
  • Mean Girls (musical movie): January 12, 2024 (U.S. release).

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