Keke Palmer and SZA's film tops US box office

Keke Palmer and SZA's film "One Of Them Days" has unexpectedly become the third-highest-grossing movie of 2025 in the US, earning $48 million against a $14 million budget. The buddy comedy features Palmer as a waiter and SZA in her acting debut. The film, directed by Lawrence Lamont, showcases a comedic journey as the characters try to raise rent money. It draws inspiration from classic comedies and was filmed in South Los Angeles, using local residents as extras to enhance authenticity. Palmer hopes the film's success will encourage more female-led comedies with meaningful stories. Critics have praised the film, giving it a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.