On the Come Up is a 2022 American musical drama film directed by Sanaa Lathan in her feature directorial debut.

Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Angie Thomas, it stars Jamila C. Gray, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Mike Epps, Lil Yachty, Lathan, and Method Man.

After Bri runs from the "Ring" (a place where all the local MCs go to battle), she heads home and realizes that she needs to stop being scared and go for what she wants and what she deserves.

This is on top of trying to rebuild the family's relationship after Jay left Bri and her older brother Trey with their grandparents while she was in active addiction.

They then head to her school where the superintendent is speaking on what the concerns the other parents have about her lyrics and how fast the song is getting around the community.

Jay holds him accountable on never calling her back regarding Bri's suspension and how she was assaulted by the security officers at her school.

On February 4, 2019, Fox 2000 Pictures acquired the rights to adapt Angie Thomas's 2019 novel On the Come Up, with George Tillman Jr. set to direct.

[2] The film's producers include Thomas and Tillman, alongside Robert Teitel, Jay Marcus from State Street Pictures, and Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner and John Fischer of Temple Hill Entertainment.

[4] On June 10, 2021, it was announced that Sanaa Lathan would make her directorial debut with the film, replacing Kahiu.

[5] On October 21, 2021, it was announced that newcomer Jamila C. Gray had been cast to play the lead role in the film.

[6] On November 8, 2021, Method Man, Mike Epps, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph were cast in the film.

"[11] Beandrea July of The New York Times called the narrative arc "predictable" but concluded that "even with its flaws, the film, by bringing a character like Bri into the cadre of battle rap, is a welcome update to the male bravado types we're used to seeing dominate the mic.