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Madea's Destination Wedding

Madea's Destination Wedding is a 2025 American comedy film written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Madea's Destination Wedding is a 2025 American comedy film written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry. It is the thirteenth installment in the Madea franchise and follows Madea and the Simmons family as they travel to the Bahamas for Tiffany’s rushed destination wedding. The film premiered on Netflix on July 11, 2025, and is available to Canadian subscribers as part of the platform’s global streaming release.

Premise

The film centers on Madea and the Simmons family as they travel to the Bahamas for Tiffany’s wedding, which is scheduled only two weeks after her engagement. Family doubts about the groom and the rushed timing drive the plot, creating comedy and tension as the family navigates the unexpected complications.

Production

Tyler Perry wrote, directed, and produced the film, continuing his long-running Madea series. The film was produced in partnership with Netflix, following the previous Madea film A Madea Homecoming. Perry also portrays multiple characters in the film, including Madea and Brian.

Release

Madea's Destination Wedding was released for streaming on Netflix on July 11, 2025. The film has a runtime of 102 minutes (1 hour and 42 minutes) and is rated PG-13. It is the thirteenth film in the Madea franchise.

Key facts

  • The film is the thirteenth installment in Tyler Perry’s Madea franchise.
  • It premiered on Netflix on July 11, 2025.
  • The story centers on Tiffany’s engagement and wedding in the Bahamas, with family tensions and suspicions about the groom.
  • Tyler Perry portrays multiple characters, including Madea and Brian.
  • The film is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 102 minutes.
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Canadian context

The film is available to Canadian Netflix subscribers and is relevant to Canadian audiences through Netflix’s global streaming release.

Frequently asked questions

What is Madea's Destination Wedding about?
It follows Madea and her family in the Bahamas for Tiffany’s rushed wedding, where doubts about the groom and family conflict create comedy and tension.
Who directed the film?
Tyler Perry directed the film.
When was it released?
It was released on Netflix on July 11, 2025.
What franchise is it part of?
It is part of Tyler Perry’s Madea franchise and is described as the thirteenth film in the series.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 102 minutes, or 1 hour and 42 minutes.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81702431
    Supports: Official title, release year, genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/madeas-destination-wedding
    Supports: Plot premise, setting in the Bahamas, and creative partnership with Netflix.
  3. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/movies/madeas-destination-wedding-review.html
    Supports: Franchise position, rating, runtime, and streaming availability.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/madeas_destination_wedding
    Supports: Director, producers, genre, runtime, and streaming release date.
  5. Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/06/madeas-destination-wedding-trailer-tyler-perry-netflix-1236428061/
    Supports: Franchise installment count, creative credits, and plot overview.