Keke Palmer and SZA star in the critically acclaimed comedy movie One of Them Days which is currently trending on Netflix after an impressive theatrical run. Written by Syreeta Singleton (Insecure) and directed by Lawrence Lamont (Rap Sh!t), One of Them Days features a hilarious ensemble cast, including Katt Williams, Lil Rel Howery, Maude Apatow, and more. One of Them Days earned a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score after premiering in theaters on January 17, 2025, and is now one of the most popular movies streaming on Netflix.

One of Them Days made box office history for Palmer, who is best known for her various movie roles, such as Nope and Hustlers as well as being an Emmy-winning game show host on Pᴀssword. Viewers may recognize her co-star singer/songwriter SZA from Kendrick Lamar’s recent Super Bowl Halftime Show. She and Kendrick are set to begin their 2025 world tour later this month. Both Palmer and SZA guest-starred on HBO’s Insecure but One of Them Days in their first onscreen collaboration.

One Of Them Days Was The First R-Rated Female Black Comedy Released In Theaters Since 2017’s Girls Trip

Both Films Were Critical & Commercial Successes

Until One of Them Days arrived in theaters earlier this year, there hadn’t been an R-rated comedy movie led by Black women released in theaters since 2017’s Girls Trip. The staggering 8-year gap between One of Them Days and Girls Trip is shocking, considering how celebrated both movies came to be. Girls Trip, written by Kenya Barris (Black-ish) and Tracy Oliver (Harlem) and directed by Malcolm D. Lee (Wu-Tang: An American Saga), earned a Certified Fresh 91% on Rotten Tomatoes upon its July 2017 theatrical release.

One of Them Days and Girls Trip are both adventure comedies that aren’t afraid to push the boundaries with their raunchy humor. Girls Trip has an incredibly stacked cast led by Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish.

Similarly, Palmer and SZA carry the bulk of the punchlines in One of Them Days, supported by the iconic and hilarious vibe of Katt Williams. Girls Trip earned over $140 million worldwide on a $19 million budget, while One of Them Days was still profitable, grossing nearly $50 million at the box office.

Girls Trip & One Of Them Days Both Being Box Office Successes Highlights Missed Opportunities In Hollywood

These Movies Are Enjoyable, Profitable, & Hilarious

The box office success of both Girls Trip and One of Them Days proves that there should be more movies of its kind. There’s clearly a theatrical market for R-rated comedies led by Black women, so it’s surprising that more aren’t being made right now in Hollywood. Hopefully, the box office success of One of Them Days, matched with its mᴀssive popularity on Netflix, will inspire more hilarious and enjoyable movies like this to hit theaters soon.