A sequel to One of Them Days is officially underway, as Sony Pictures greenlights the next chapter of the breakout buddy comedy.
The original film, released in January by TriStar Pictures, earned over $50 million globally—an uncommon win for a mid-budget theatrical comedy.
Now, Keke Palmer and SZA are expected to return, reuniting with director Lawrence Lamont and screenwriter Syreeta Singleton for the developing follow-up.
Set in Los Angeles, the first installment followed Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA), roommates and lifelong friends whose lives spiral when Alyssa’s boyfriend loses their rent money. Facing eviction, they hustle through a chaotic day filled with missteps and revelations.
The film’s success owed much to Palmer’s sharp comedic instincts and SZA’s impressive dramatic debut, which grounded the mayhem in real emotional stakes.
The ensemble cast—featuring Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Katt Williams, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, and others—added layers of personality and humor, turning a simple plot into a sharp portrait of millennial resilience and friendship.
Behind the scenes, the film was produced by Issa Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi for Hoorae, Deniese Davis for ColorCreative, and Charles D. King for Macro. It was developed through Sony’s CoCre lab, a pipeline designed to amplify rising screenwriters of color and support original, culturally resonant stories.
Critics praised the film’s blend of absurd comedy and emotional truth. Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Lovia Gyarkye called it “the kind of big-laughs, mid-budget theatrical comedy that used to be more common.” Viewers connected to its themes of friendship, survival, and chaotic adulting.
Palmer, a screen veteran with credits in Nope, Hustlers, and the upcoming The Pickup with Eddie Murphy, anchored the film’s humor and heart. SZA, fresh off her Grammy-nominated album Saturn, brought unexpected dramatic depth to her first leading role. Their chemistry—first seen in a 2022 Saturday Night Liveepisode—formed the film’s emotional backbone.
Now, with a sequel in the works, One of Them Days is poised to grow into a comedy franchise defined by humor, heart, and cultural authenticity.
