Friday, the widely recognized comedy led by Ice Cube, has surged to the top of free streaming charts, drawing renewed attention years after its initial release. The film, which later expanded into a trilogy, continues to attract viewers years after its release.
Friday tops movie charts at Tubi
Friday has returned to prominence on streaming, reaching the number one position on Tubi in the United States, as per FlixPatrol. The film’s performance reflects a steady climb over recent days, moving from sixth place on March 27 to fifth on March 28 before securing the top spot on March 29 and March 30, 2026.
Released theatrically on April 26, 1995, the comedy was directed by F. Gary Gray and features Ice Cube in the lead role. The story is set over a single day and follows Craig Jones, a young man who loses his job on his day off and returns home to increasing financial pressure, including rent concerns and friction in his personal life.
While the character-driven script has a weakness for toilet humor (Mel Brooks would be proud), its inhabitants are given some oddball quirks and tics that keep things percolating when the plot development runs a little thin. Supporting roles are played by Nia Long as Debbie, Tiny “Zeus” Lister Jr. as Deebo, and Anna Maria Horsford as Betty Jones among others.
The film has maintained a favorable standing among viewers and critics over time. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 77 percent critics score based on 30 reviews. Meanwhile, audience ratings are higher at 91 percent. It is produced by Patricia Charbonnet.
The Hollywood Reporter noted, “While the character-driven script has a weakness for toilet humor (Mel Brooks would be proud), its inhabitants are given some oddball quirks and tics that keep things percolating when the plot development runs a little thin.”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
