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Last Friday
Screenplay byIce Cube
Based on
Characters
by Ice Cube
DJ Pooh
Produced byIce Cube
StarringIce Cube
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Last Friday is an upcoming American stoner comedy film starring Ice Cube. It is the fourth installment in the Friday franchise.

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According to John Witherspoon, the fourth and final installment of the Friday series had been greenlit in April 2017.[1] DJ Pooh revealed in an interview on Drink Champs that he was working on Last Friday with Ice Cube.[2] As of April 2018, Cube stated "Right now we're still writing the movie, making sure that's ahead of the curve and not behind the curve. But I believe we'll start shooting, hopefully by the end of this year."[3] The next month, Mike Epps posted a video and image on Instagram with Cube, teasing fans, and they assumed that the film is in production.[4]

In April 2019, Cube stated that the script has been completed and hoped for it to be released on the 25th anniversary of the original Friday (1995) film, which was in 2020. "We are pushing for it, we finished the script, we are getting notes from the studio and it's going back and forth," Cube said. "Get into pre-production and start hiring. It would be nice for this to come out on the 25th anniversary."[5] Later in June, Cube stated that the movie is coming and he's currently doing a rewrite with Pooh.[6] Four months later, in October, John Witherspoon died, which leaves the fate of his character unknown.[7] Later in November, Cube blamed New Line Cinema for not committing to getting the film made while Witherspoon was alive.[8] Ever since Witherspoon's death, Cube stated that the film was currently on hold although he hopes to get it back on track in the near future.[9]

In December 2020, in the wake of Tommy Lister Jr.'s death, Angela Means claimed on a podcast that the project was cancelled. Cube criticized Warner Bros. Pictures for not continuing the franchise, and New Line Cinema for not devoting themselves to the film's production stating "You let our legends die".[10] A day later, on December 20, Clifton Powell expressed hope that the film would still be in production and that it will include a tribute to John Witherspoon and Tommy Lister Jr.[11]

In May 2021, Cube opened up about two potential scripts he had written for the film. The first one would have focused on Craig and Day-Day trying to survive in prison after having their Cannabis Dispensary stolen by a Flash mob. They both would have then found themselves in a Rehabilitation hospital run by Smokey. Cube did not give any precise details on the second script, although, he stated it would have focused around a love story.[12]

In October 2022, in an episode with Drink Champs, Cube revealed Warner Bros., who owns the distribution rights of the film series, had rejected the scripts, citing creative differences, and while Tucker previously stated he is not committed to return for the film, Cube is still in good relations with Tucker, with the latter to reprise his role as Smokey uncertain.[13][14]

In June 2024, on Flavor Flav's show Flavor of the Week, Cube announced that the film was in development at Warner Bros., stating that they finally got some traction.[15] In April 2025, New Line Cinema CCO Richard Brener revealed Cube would reprise his role as Craig Jones, while also write the script.[16][17]

References

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  1. ↑ Bitette, Nicole (April 21, 2017). "Ice Cube reportedly working on a new 'Friday' movie, co-star John Witherspoon says". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ Paine, Jake (April 27, 2017). "DJ Pooh Confirms "Last Friday" Is Happening. He Also Defends Chris Tucker's Exit". AFH. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  3. ↑ Nadkarni, Rohan (April 23, 2018). "Ice Cube Q&A: The Big3 Is Back for a 'Prove It' Year". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ Howard, Jacinta (May 3, 2018). "Ice Cube & Mike Epps Back on Set Filming New 'Friday' Movie". The Boombox. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ Galbraith, Alex (May 4, 2019). "Ice Cube Hopes to Release 'Last Friday' on the Original Film's 25th Anniversary". Complex. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  6. ↑ Walters, Mike (June 21, 2019). "Ice Cube Says New 'Friday' Movie Is On the Way!". Blast. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Bennett, Anita (October 30, 2019). "John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ Dick, Jeremy (November 14, 2019). "Ice Cube Blames New Line for No 'Friday 4,' Apologizes to John Witherspoon at Funeral". Movieweb. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ McCarter, Reid (May 18, 2020). "Friday 4: Ice Cube Reveals The Sad Reason Why It Wasn't Made". GameSpot. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  10. ↑ Kemp, Dylan (February 27, 2021). "Ice Cube Says Warner Bros Won't Make More 'Friday' Sequels". The Source. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021.
  11. ↑ Dick, Jeremy (December 12, 2020). "Clifton Powell Wants to Do 'Friday 4' in Honor Pops and Deebo". Movieweb. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Ice Cube Reveals 'Last Friday' Plot Idea and the Status of the Movie". May 8, 2021. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ Bonomolo, Cameron (October 6, 2022). "Ice Cube Says Warner Bros. Rejected Two Friday Sequel Scripts: "They F-cked It Up"". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  14. ↑ Ice Cube, Fat Joe, LL Cool J & Others On Rock The Bells, The Legacy Of Hip Hop & More | Drink Champs, October 2022, archived from the original on September 2, 2023, retrieved April 7, 2025
  15. ↑ Callas, Brad (June 22, 2024). "Ice Cube Says 'Last Friday' Is in Development at Warner Bros.: 'Finally Got Some Traction'". Complex. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  16. ↑ Kit, Borys (April 2, 2025). "A New 'Friday' Movie, 'Conjuring' Phase Two, and Surviving Corporate Merger Hell: A Chat with New Line Boss Richard Brener". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  17. ↑ Murphy, J. Kim (April 2, 2025). "Ice Cube Closes Deal for New 'Friday' Movie at Warner Bros. and New Line". Variety. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
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