Issa Rae’s One of Them Days: Sequel Announced
News breaks: A sequel to Issa Rae’s hit, One of them Days, starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is officially in development! This highly-anticipated follow-up, spearheaded by TriStar Pictures, promises to bring back the authentic celebration of Black female friendship that resonated so deeply with audiences. The primarykeyword, One of Them Days sequel, guarantees the return of the original film’s core cast, wich focused on Dreux and Alyssa’s misadventures in Los Angeles. The secondarykeyword, Issa Rae production, underscores the commitment to genuine storytelling that made the first film a critical and commercial success, grossing over $51 million. Expect to see the same creative team behind the camera, with director Lawrence Lamont aiming to recapture the essence of South Central. For more on this development, as reported by News Directory 3, discover what’s next for Dreux and Alyssa.
‘One of Them Days’ sequel in Development with Palmer and SZA Returning
Updated June 08, 2025
TriStar Pictures is moving forward with a sequel to the comedy hit, One of Them Days. Keke Palmer and SZA are slated to return as the best friends at the heart of the story, which highlights Black female friendship in Los Angeles. Issa Rae,who produced the original,championed authentic storytelling.
The 2025 film, directed by Lawrence Lamont and written by Syreeta Singleton, earned over $51 million globally on a $14 million budget.It also held a spot in Netflix’s top 10 for three weeks after its streaming debut. The plot centered on Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) as they tried to recover rent money.
SZA, in her acting debut, expressed enthusiasm for acting again, but only if Palmer is involved. Palmer praised SZA’s acting abilities, noting her smooth transition from music.
“You just know these people. it was important to us to weave elements of who Keke and SZA are into their characters, making them authentic and whole,” Issa Rae said, emphasizing the film’s authentic portrayal of Black female friendships.
lamont aimed to capture the essence of South Central Los Angeles, drawing inspiration from ’90s Black cinema like Friday. He wanted to keep the “essence of L.A. alive” while ensuring the story resonated universally.
What’s next
While plot details for the sequel remain unknown, the original creative team is expected to return, promising another installment celebrating Black female friendship and community. One of Them Days is currently available on Netflix.