Tyler Perry celebrates the 20th anniversary of his iconic character, Madea, with the upcoming Netflix film “Madea’s Destination Wedding,” set to stream on July 11. This marks Perry’s 13th installment in the Madea series and his 30th film overall.
In this newest comedy, Madea finds herself reluctantly attending her grand-niece’s wedding in the Bahamas, even though she jokes about her limits when it comes to international travel. The storyline kicks off when Madea’s nephew, Brian (also played by Perry), learns about his daughter Tiffany’s (Diamond White) whirlwind engagement to rapper Zavier (Xavier Smalls), with the wedding scheduled to take place in just two weeks.
As Madea and her family prepare for the trip, she humorously comments on the airplane experience, highlighting her struggles with tight seating as she quips, “these seats so tight, girl, y’all are giving me a mammogram.” The film promises comedic moments around pre-wedding festivities, including wild bachelor and bachelorette parties, while also hinting at some underlying drama.
Madea’s intuition about the couple’s relationship raises questions about trust, as she warns, “If you don’t have trust in a marriage, you don’t have nothin’.” Fans are left wondering whether the film will conclude with wedded bliss or further complications for Madea.
The film is part of a busy year for Perry on Netflix, with multiple projects lined up, including the recently released film “Straw,” starring Taraji P. Henson, which quickly surged to the top of the platform’s U.S. rankings. Perry is also involved with a faith-based film titled “R&B,” exploring a modern interpretation of the biblical story of Ruth and Boaz.
As Perry continues to expand his creative footprints, “Madea’s Destination Wedding” promises to deliver the humor and heart that fans have come to love from the franchise, making it a highly anticipated release this summer.