Girls Trip

Four longtime friends escape their daily routines for a sunny weekend in New Orleans, chasing music, sun and a sense of reckless freedom. The trip becomes less about sightseeing and more about facing the worries they kept tucked away: careers, relationships, and the gaps that have grown between them. Ryan, Sasha, Lisa and Dina bring together sharp humor, old rivalries and a shared history that keeps the conversations honest and funny. As the city pulses with parades and late nights, the group hits rough patches that threaten their bond, then finds fresh warmth in each other’s company. The tone stays buoyant, switching brisk pratfalls with candid talks about ambition, aging and the power of sisterhood. It becomes a lasting sisterhood.

Directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the film is anchored by Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish. It originates from a screenplay by Tracy Oliver, Kenya Barris and Erica Rivinoja and carried a modest 19 million budget.

The film grossed 140,376,621 worldwide, a notable return on its 19 million budget. Its strong performance reflected broad audience appeal for a high energy ensemble comedy centered on friendship and self discovery. Audiences kept flocking to theaters across markets worldwide.

Girls Trip helped boost the visibility of women led comedies and became a reference point for group trips in pop culture. The film showcased comedic timing and chemistry from the cast, particularly Haddish, whose energy sparked many memes and conversations about female friendship. Its success opened doors for diverse voices.

Critics generally praised the cast and the balance of jokes with heartfelt moments. The film centers on friendship, ambition and aging, offering a buoyant celebration of sisterhood that lands where raunchy humor meets sincere connection. It isn’t shy about laugh out loud scenes. Audiences walked away feeling energized and seen.