The Madea Cinematic Universe (MCU) is alive and well in 2025, but tracking down every single movie featuring the iconic matriarch, Mabel "Madea" Simmons, can feel like a family reunion with too many cousins—scattered everywhere! The streaming landscape for Tyler Perry’s billion-dollar franchise is a complex web, thanks to his massive deals with both Netflix and Amazon Studios. With the newest installment, Madea’s Destination Wedding, set to premiere on Netflix on February 14, 2025, now is the perfect time to binge-watch the entire series.
This comprehensive, up-to-date guide for late 2025 cuts through the confusion, revealing exactly where you can stream, rent, or buy all 13 Madea films, including the original classics and the latest Netflix-exclusive hits. Whether you need a dose of tough love, a good laugh, or a reminder of the importance of family, here is your definitive roadmap to the world of Madea.
The Complete List of Madea Movies and Where to Stream Them Now (2025 Update)
Tyler Perry's Madea franchise spans two decades, beginning with a theatrical debut in 2005 and evolving into a major streaming powerhouse. The distribution rights for the older films are often shared or rotated among various platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and Max, while the newest entries are exclusively on Netflix. Use this list to find every title and its primary streaming home as of late 2025.
- 1. Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005): The film that introduced the world to Madea.
- Where to Watch: Often available for streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max) and sometimes Hulu. Best bet for consistent viewing is usually via rental/purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
- 2. Madea's Family Reunion (2006): Madea is court-ordered to host a family reunion while dealing with two runaway teens.
- Where to Watch: Currently streaming on Peacock TV. Also available for rent or purchase on major VOD platforms.
- 3. Meet the Browns (2008): Features a cameo by Madea, focusing more on the Brown family.
- Where to Watch: Rights often rotate, but generally available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
- 4. Madea Goes to Jail (2009): A fan-favorite where Madea is—you guessed it—sent to jail.
- Where to Watch: One of the most widely available, streaming on Hulu, Peacock TV, and Spectrum TV.
- 5. I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009): Madea takes in her niece’s troubled children.
- Where to Watch: Often available for streaming on Max or Hulu. Check rental options on Amazon Prime Video.
- 6. Madea's Big Happy Family (2011): Madea helps her niece deal with a cancer diagnosis and family drama.
- Where to Watch: Typically found on Max or available for rent/purchase on Vudu and Apple TV.
- 7. Madea's Witness Protection (2012): Madea's house is used as a safe house for a Wall Street investment banker and his family.
- Where to Watch: Frequently available on Max or for rent/purchase on major VOD services.
- 8. A Madea Christmas (2013): Madea heads to a small town to help a relative.
- Where to Watch: Can often be streamed for free on Tubi (with ads) and Philo. Also available for rent/purchase.
- 9. Madea's Tough Love (2015): An animated film.
- Where to Watch: Available for rent or purchase on all major platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Google Play.
- 10. Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016): Madea battles ghosts, ghouls, and misbehaving teenagers.
- Where to Watch: Currently streaming on MGM+ (via Amazon Channel or Roku) and sometimes available for free on Tubi.
- 11. Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017): Madea and the gang venture to a haunted campground.
- Where to Watch: Similar to the first "Boo!" movie, look for it on MGM+ or check VOD platforms.
- 12. A Madea Family Funeral (2019): Supposedly the final film, until the Netflix deal.
- Where to Watch: Streaming on DirecTV and available for rent or purchase on Lionsgate's digital outlets and Amazon Prime Video.
- 13. A Madea Homecoming (2022): The first Netflix original Madea film.
- Where to Watch: Exclusively on Netflix.
- 14. Madea’s Destination Wedding (2025): The newest installment.
- Where to Watch: Exclusively on Netflix, premiering February 14, 2025.
The Tyler Perry Streaming Empire: Why Madea Movies Are Everywhere
The reason the Madea franchise is so spread out across different services—a few on Peacock, a couple on Hulu, and the newest on Netflix—comes down to the strategic business moves of writer, director, and star Tyler Perry. His goal is to maximize the reach of his content, which has led to a fascinating split in the distribution of his work.
The older, pre-2020 films were primarily released by Lionsgate and have their streaming rights sold and resold in various licensing deals, which is why you see them rotating between platforms like Max, Hulu, and Peacock TV. This is common for older, established film franchises.
However, the new era of Madea is distinctly tied to a massive, multi-year deal Tyler Perry signed with Netflix. This partnership has cemented Netflix as the exclusive home for all-new Madea content, starting with A Madea Homecoming (2022) and continuing with the highly anticipated Madea's Destination Wedding (2025). This strategy ensures that fans must subscribe to Netflix to see the latest adventures of Madea, Brian, Joe, and the rest of the gang.
Furthermore, Perry's production company, Tyler Perry Studios, also has a separate, multi-picture deal with Amazon Studios. While this deal primarily focuses on non-Madea films and other television content, it explains why Amazon Prime Video remains a central hub for renting or purchasing the older Madea titles and often has a large selection of his other work. This dual-platform strategy is key to Perry’s control over his billion-dollar franchise.
What to Expect from the Newest Madea Movie: Destination Wedding (2025)
The 14th installment in the franchise, Madea’s Destination Wedding, is one of the most anticipated streaming releases of 2025. Set to debut on Netflix on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025, the film takes Madea out of her familiar Atlanta setting and transports her and the extended family to the beautiful, yet chaotic, backdrop of the Bahamas.
The plot centers on the rushed destination wedding of Brian Simmons’ daughter, Tiffany, who is marrying her fiancé, Xavier, a rapper. As is tradition with any Madea trip, the family reunion quickly turns into a dramatic affair, forcing Madea to use her unique brand of "tough love" to sort out the generational conflicts and relationship issues. Expect the return of fan-favorite characters, including the foul-mouthed Uncle Joe and the wise, yet hilarious, Aunt Bam (Cassi Davis). The shift to an exotic location promises new comedic scenarios for the beloved characters.
Fans who enjoyed the first Netflix-exclusive film, A Madea Homecoming, can expect a similar mix of broad comedy, moral lessons, and the signature multi-role performance by Tyler Perry (as Madea, Joe, and Brian). The film's 2025 release solidifies Netflix's commitment to the franchise, ensuring that the latest chapter in the Madea saga is easily accessible to its global subscriber base. To prepare, make sure you've caught up on the previous 13 films using the streaming guide above!
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