Cast of Mean Girls 2024: Full List, Ages & Where to Watch

The 2024 Mean Girls reboot swaps early-2000s nostalgia for Broadway polish, introducing a new generation of actors to the iconic roles. Whether you are curious who plays Cady Heron or where the film is streaming, this guide breaks down the full cast, their ages, and everything you need to know.

Lead role (Cady Heron): Angourie Rice (age 23 at release) ·
Antagonist (Regina George): Renée Rapp (age 24 at release) ·
Best friend (Janis ‘Imi’ike): Auliʻi Cravalho (age 23 at release) ·
Original writers reprising: Tina Fey and Tim Meadows ·
Release date (theatrical): January 12, 2024

The key facts table below summarizes the film’s production and performance numbers.

The pattern: The film’s $104 million gross against a $36 million budget made it one of 2024’s most profitable reboots, validating Paramount’s streaming-first strategy.

Who is in the cast of Mean Girls 2024?

Lead roles and actors

• Angourie Rice as Cady Heron – the new student navigating North Shore High (IMDb (film database))
• Renée Rapp as Regina George – the queen bee of the Plastics (IMDb)
• Auliʻi Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike – Cady’s art-loving best friend (IMDb)
• Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard – Janis’s best friend and comic relief (IMDb)
• Christopher Briney as Aaron Samuels – the heartthrob and Regina’s ex (TheWrap (entertainment news))

Supporting cast and cameos

• Avantika as Karen Shetty – the sweet but dim-witted Plastic (TIME (news magazine))
• Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners – the anxious follower of Regina (TIME)
• Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury – the math teacher who wrote the original script (Paramount+ (official stream))
• Tim Meadows as Principal Duvall – returning from the 2004 film (Paramount+)

The pattern: Mean Girls 2024 leans heavily on Broadway talent (Rapp, Spivey, Cravalho) to bring fresh energy, while the original writers anchor the familiar comedic tone.

Who plays Janis in Mean Girls 2024?

Auliʻi Cravalho, best known for voicing Moana, plays Janis ‘Imi’ike — the rebellious, art-loving student who masterminds Cady’s infiltration of the Plastics. The character retains her sharp wit from the 2004 film while gaining new musical numbers adapted from the Broadway stage version.

Who plays Gretchen in Mean Girls 2024?

Bebe Wood, previously seen in Love, Victor, plays Gretchen Wieners — the anxious, loyal member of the Plastics desperate for Regina’s approval. Wood’s portrayal emphasizes Gretchen’s insecurity, making her more sympathetic than the 2004 original.

What are the ages of the Mean Girls 2024 cast?

Real ages vs. character ages

The age gap between actors and their high-school characters follows Hollywood convention, but the range is narrower than many teen reboots.

The trade-off: Most actors are 5–7 years older than their characters, but the age gap is standard for teen roles. What matters is the performance credibility — Rapp and Rice deliver the teenage insecurity and ambition convincingly.

Where can I watch Mean Girls 2024?

Theatrical release

Mean Girls 2024 hit theaters in the United States on January 12, 2024, distributed by Paramount Pictures (Rotten Tomatoes (review aggregator)).

Streaming options

• Paramount+ – available to stream since March 2024 (Paramount+ (official source))
• Digital purchase – Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu (TheWrap (entertainment news))
• Not yet available on Netflix or Hulu as of July 2024.

The catch: Streaming exclusivity on Paramount+ means that if you want to rewatch, you will need that subscription — no free ad-supported options yet.

Is there a Mean Girls 2024 trailer?

The official trailer dropped on YouTube in November 2023, showcasing the cast’s musical numbers — including Renée Rapp performing “Meet the Plastics” — and offering the first look at how the Broadway adaptation translates to screen (YouTube (official movie channel)).

Timeline: Key moments for Mean Girls 2024

• November 2023 – Official trailer released, showcasing the cast and musical numbers (YouTube (official movie channel))
• January 12, 2024 – Theatrical release in the US
• March 2024 – Streaming debut on Paramount+
• 2024 (through April) – Cast tour and promotional appearances, including Renée Rapp performing on Saturday Night Live

The pattern: A compressed promotional window — trailer to streaming in under five months — reflects Paramount’s strategy of using theatrical buzz to drive Paramount+ subscriptions.

“We wanted to find actors who could make these roles their own while honoring the original – and this cast delivered beyond expectations.”

— Tina Fey, Entertainment Weekly, January 2024 (EW (entertainment magazine))

“Playing Regina George is a dream role because she’s so complex – you have to be both terrifying and vulnerable.”

— Renée Rapp, Vanity Fair, December 2023 (Vanity Fair (culture and celebrity))

For Paramount+, the success of Mean Girls 2024 at the box office ($104 million) confirms that rebooting beloved properties with Broadway talent can draw audiences. For fans of the original, the choice is clear: stream it on Paramount+ and discover a cast that earns the legacy — Rapp’s Regina George alone justifies the subscription, or wait for a digital sale and miss the communal singalong in theaters.

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For a detailed breakdown of every actor and their role, check out the full cast list for Mean Girls 2024 on Columbus Report.

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