Keke Palmer is forever in her booked and busy era. Beyond her work as an actress, she’s also building a lane for others through her KeyTV platform, which spotlights new voices and fresh stories in film and television. While she continues creating opportunities behind the scenes, Palmer has also kept a high profile in front of the camera this year—starring in comedies, ensemble films, and animation that showcase her range. Here’s a look at five of her standout projects from 2025, plus what she’s lining up for 2026.
One of Them Days
Palmer stars as Dreux in One of Them Days, a buddy comedy about two friends scrambling to make rent after their money goes missing.
The Pickup
In The Pickup, Palmer plays Zoe, part of a chaotic armored truck heist. The action-comedy pairs her with Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Eva Longoria in a fast-paced story full of mischief and high stakes.
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
Palmer voices Dr. Klak in Prime Video’s animated sci-fi comedy The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy. The series follows alien surgeons handling bizarre medical cases across the universe, blending sharp humor with surreal storytelling.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Palmer returns as Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins in Disney+’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The rebooted animated series continues to expand Penny Proud’s world while highlighting Maya’s voice in a new generation of stories.
Good Fortune | In theaters Oct 17
Palmer appears as Elena in Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune. The comedy follows a guardian angel (Keanu Reeves) whose attempt to prove money can’t solve life’s problems goes sideways after swapping the lives of a struggling man (Ansari) and his wealthy boss (Seth Rogen).
Coming Up in 2026…
Palmer’s schedule doesn’t slow down. She’s starring in Peacock’s remake of The ’Burbs, a modern reimagining of the 1989 dark comedy. She’ll lend her voice to The Angry Birds Movie 3, the next chapter in the animated hit franchise. And in I Love Boosters, she’ll lead a comedy centered on scam culture, which is currently in production.