One Of Them Days - Minority Mindset

After the unexpected blockbuster success of the 2025 comedy film “One of Them Days,” it has been announced that an official sequel will be produced under Issa Rae’s guidance. Keke Palmer, SZA, Katt Williams, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lil Rel Howery, and Maude Apatow, who starred in the original movie as Dreux, Alyssa, and other characters, will return to their leading roles as best friends and roommates. The story unfolds in a lively Los Angeles setting, with “One of Them Days” being penned by Syreeta Singleton, directed by Lawrence Lamont, and available for streaming only on Netflix.

In the lineup of summer blockbusters for 2025, starting in June, there have been relatively few non-franchise movies that have proven financially successful. Notably, Bong Joon-ho’s movie “Mickey 17,” based on the novel “Mickey 7,” earned approximately $132 million globally after its March release. Disney’s remake of the 1981 espionage film “The Amateur” also garnered nearly $96 million. The most successful original concept to date has been Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which currently ranks as the seventh highest-grossing film of the year with a worldwide total of $351.5 million.

One Of Them Days Was 2025’s First Success Story

It Did So Well, It’s Getting A Sequel

2025 saw an unprecedented surprise at the box office with the film titled “One of Them Days“. Debuting on January 17, 2025, this movie went on to generate approximately $51.9 million globally, all while being produced on a budget of only $14 million.

On one remarkable day in 2025, “One of Them Days” was not only a groundbreaking film but also one of the first critically acclaimed movies of that year. It garnered an impressive Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 94%, along with a verified audience score of 90%. This exceptional film is among the rare 2025 productions to receive both Certified Fresh and Verified Hot ratings, making it a companion piece with other notable films such as “Sinners,” “Warfare,” and “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

2025 rolled around, and when “One of Them Days” dropped on Netflix in April, it was clear to me that it was a streaming sensation. With its critical success and impressive box office numbers, it’s no surprise that they’re planning a sequel. As reported by Variety, “Palmer and SZA are anticipated to reprise their roles for the next installment, along with the original creative team. However, specific details about the plot are being tightly guarded.” While a $50 million box office might not sound earth-shattering, it’s an undeniable accomplishment given its January release, limited budget, and R-rating.

One Of Them Days Is A Win For Original Stories And Straightforward Comedies

Both Are Movies Hollywood Tends To Ignore

In a sea of established intellectual properties dominating the top 20 highest-grossing movies of 2025, One of Them Days stands out as a refreshing exception. As Hollywood studios have been leaning heavily on franchise expansions like sequels and prequels, One of Them Days demonstrates that there is still a significant demand for unique content, particularly when crafted by established filmmakers such as Issa Rae. Notably, Rae was deeply involved in the production of One of Them Days, earning recognition for her Emmy-winning HBO series, Insecure.

Hollywood Needs To Pay Attention To 2025’s Original Stories

In A Year Heavy With Franchises, Originality Stands Out

It would be great if Hollywood began to invest in movies similar to the successful 2025 films such as “One of Them Days” and “Sinners” more often, as they offer a fresh and unique perspective. Although action-packed franchises like Marvel continue to bring in money for studios, their formulaic nature can become repetitive. Even with Disney’s live-action remakes, the results have been inconsistent, despite their conservative approach that relies on well-known properties from their own collection.

Creating a fresh and unique movie series is quite tough, particularly in today’s Hollywood environment. Interestingly, films like “One of Them Days” and “Sinners” share a commonality: they have unexpectedly garnered significant box-office success, which means we can expect sequels. This could potentially encourage more investment in daring film projects and nurture visionary directors. Movies slated for 2025, such as Ari Aster’s “Eddington”, Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme”, and Ben Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine”, are likely to continue this trend initiated by “One of Them Days”.

Sources: Box Office Mojo, Rotten Tomatoes, Variety

2025-06-05 22:10