Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe (/weɪθ/; born May 17, 1984) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21). She also wrote an...
54
Total Movies
3
Languages
6.8
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Lena Waithe Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Tender Thoughts
2024
🇺🇸 English
The 25th Filial Exemplar
2022
ZH
100% USDA Certified Organic Homemade Tofu
2022
🇺🇸 English
Crooked Trees Gon Give Me Wings
2022
🇺🇸 English
Only the Moon Stands Still
2021
🇺🇸 English
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
2020
🇺🇸 English
Sarajin
2023
🇰🇷 Korean
Meal Ticket
2024
🇺🇸 English
Play Hard
2024
🇺🇸 English
My Nights Glow Yellow
2023
🇺🇸 English
Shoebox
2021
🇺🇸 English
Onward
2020
🇺🇸 English
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Reclaim the Flag | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | Long's Long Lost & Mini Mart | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | Window Cleaners | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | It's Dorothy! | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | Honey Bare | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | Move Ya Body: The Birth of House | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Corpse Fishing | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Tender Thoughts | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Meal Ticket | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Play Hard | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Bitter Leaf | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Sarajin | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Kokomo City | ⭐ 6.717 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Order for Pickup | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Last Days of the Lab | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | My Nights Glow Yellow | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Sorry Grandpa Hsiao | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | A Thousand and One | ⭐ 6.61 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Being Mary Tyler Moore | ⭐ 6.587 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Chang Can Dunk | ⭐ 6.681 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | House Party | ⭐ 5.617 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | The 25th Filial Exemplar | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Beauty | ⭐ 4.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | 100% USDA Certified Organic Homemade Tofu | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Beast | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Crooked Trees Gon Give Me Wings | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Black Santa | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration | ⭐ 4.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Artistic | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | The One and Only Dick Gregory | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Soñadora | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Shoebox | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Only the Moon Stands Still | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Bad Hair | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | The Beauty President | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | You Love Me | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | The Forty-Year-Old Version | ⭐ 6.703 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 | ⭐ 8.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | Onward | ⭐ 7.639 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | Queen & Slim | ⭐ 7.134 | - | MUBI |
| 2019 | Fragile.com | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Rising | ⭐ 3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | ⭐ 7.586 | $607.3M | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Step Sisters | ⭐ 6.357 | - | Netflix |
| 2014 | Ladylike | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Dear White People | ⭐ 6.095 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | I Will Follow | ⭐ 5.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Place to Be | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Untitled Friendship Breakup Film | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Such a Fun Age | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Talent Show | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | FREYR | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Grand Rising | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
Lena Waithe Career & Box Office Summary
Lena Waithe is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 54 movies across 3 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.8/10, Lena Waithe has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 6 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 2 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Lena Waithe's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.