Cube appears on Cam Newton’s show and opened up about the obstacles he faced to deliver the long-awaited fourth and final installment of his 1995 cult classic movie Friday, revealing he had a script ready to go but studio executives rejected it.
The comedy was a box office success and produced two sequels in 2000 and 2022. Earlier this year, Ice Cube promised fans that Last Friday was back on track following leadership changes at Warner Brothers. The NWA founding member revealed he struggled to get executives to approve the script, which would see the returns of fan-favorites including Deebo, Smokey and Ezal.
Ice Cube has expressed a strong desire to continue the “Friday” film series; however, progress has been hindered by challenges with Warner Bros., the studio holding the rights. In a 2024 interview, he mentioned, “We finally got some traction with Warner Bros.,” indicating recent developments. The passing of key cast members, such as John Witherspoon and Tommy “Tiny” Lister Jr., has also impacted the project’s momentum. Despite these obstacles, Ice Cube remains committed to honouring the legacy of the original films and is actively working to bring a new installment to fruition.