Lawrence Lamont’s female buddy comedy One of Them Days is surprising everyone with a strong start at the 2025 box office. The movie opened in 2,402 theaters on Thursday and expanded to 2,675 by the weekend, beating big releases like Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Wolf Man to take the top spot at the domestic box office.
One of Them Days earned $11.6 million in its opening weekend, showing that Keke Palmer and singer-songwriter SZA are fan favorites. The film’s success was boosted by glowing reviews, with a 97% critical score and a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The story follows best friends and roommates Dreux (played by Palmer) and Alyssa (played by SZA) as they race to find rent money before they’re evicted.
Comedy movies have been hit or miss lately. Some, like Thelma, shine brightly, while others, like Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted, fall flat. Each year, new comedies bring a mix of excitement and disappointment. But with the release of One of Them Days, there’s a fresh sense of hope. This hilarious and heartwarming movie has kicked off the year with a big laugh.
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While it might not claim the title of the funniest movie of the year, One of Them Days wins hearts with its touching story and the amazing chemistry between its stars. Rooted in the ups and downs of modern friendships, the film is an emotional and fun-filled ride. It truly deserves the box office success it’s enjoying. Ross Bonaime from Collider described the movie perfectly in his review.
‘One of Them Days’ may not be the best comedy, but it’s exactly the kind of movie we need to see more of in theaters today. Palmer and SZA are a joy to watch, and Lamont and Singleton’s direction turns what could have been just a silly movie into something special. The film kicks off the 2025 movie season on a high note, and we definitely need more films like this in theaters.
One of Them Days has now earned over $10 million at the box office. You can watch this comedy in theaters right now.