When does Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding premiere? Release date, cast details, trailer, and more

The upcoming comedy film Madea’s Destination Wedding is set to debut on July 11, 2025, in the United States, marking the 13th installment in the Madea film series. The film was written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry. The film will be released exclusively on Netflix, making it Perry’s second collaboration with the streaming platform.

The logline for the upcoming comedy film, as per Netflix, reads:

Brian and his ex-wife Debrah are shocked to learn their daughter Tiffany is engaged to a rapper she met on a yacht—and the wedding is in two weeks. Madea and her crew head to the Bahamas, stirring up chaos and heartwarming fun.

The 2022 film A Madea Homecoming spent four weeks at the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films list, making this follow-up one of the platform’s most anticipated summer releases. The article further discusses in detail the release, plot, and cast for Madea’s Destination Wedding. 

Madea’s Destination Wedding release details explored

Save the date! Madea's Destination Wedding premieres July 11. pic.twitter.com/rRYs1mzWmw

— Netflix (@netflix) May 12, 2025

As mentioned above, the upcoming comedy film Madea’s Destination Wedding will premiere on July 11, 2025, exclusively on Netflix in the United States at 12 am PT/3 am ET. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes, a bit more than the usual average runtime for comedy films. According to filmratings.com, it has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong language, crude/sexual material, drug material, and some violence. 

Here’s a detailed look at the release timing for Madea’s Destination Wedding on the streaming platform based on different regions:

What is the film all about?

She's back and in the Bahamas! Madea's Destination Wedding premieres July 11. pic.twitter.com/gW3GC6nWk4

— Netflix (@netflix) June 9, 2025

The trailer for the upcoming comedy film Madea’s Destination Wedding is available on the official Netflix YouTube channel. The trailer begins with the family being invited to a wedding in the Bahamas, to which Madea jokingly accepts since there will be an open bar on the big day. Madea, accompanied by her friends, eventually makes it to the island with all her complaining and bickering. They are checked into a lavish and luxurious hotel, where the parties and the wedding are supposed to take place.

The trailer hints at something brewing within the family as everyone tries to enjoy their time on the tropical island. Madea is seemingly suspicious of the couple’s relationship and believes someone has hidden malicious intent towards the union of the happy couple. The trailer fades with multiple comical moments and also Madea trying to educate the bride on what it takes to build a successful marriage.

The trailer emphasises a mix of comedic sequences and interpersonal drama, staying consistent with the franchise’s established format. According to an interview with Netflix Tudum, Perry’s intention behind this installment is to offer audiences a moment of escapism, balancing humor with emotional depth. The trailer underscores this approach, showing both light-hearted scenes and moments of familial reflection.

“I keep coming back because some of this is just escapism. Just let’s leave the world behind for a moment and come to Madea’s house and have some good food and laugh and cry and celebrate and be all of those things,” said Tyler Perry.

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The upcoming comedy film Madea’s Destination Wedding is written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry. Niya Palmer, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Terri J. Vaughn served as executive producers for the project. Justyn Moro and Michael Watson are the credited cinematographers, and Jongnic Bontemps scored the music for the film. According to IMDb, the Dominican Republic and Georgia, United States, served as filming locations for the project.

The cast of the film is led by Tyler Perry, who features in multiple roles, including Madea, Joe, and Brian. He is joined by Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, Diamond White, Jermaine Harris, and Xavier Smalls. The cast combines long-standing collaborators within the Madea series with newer additions to the ensemble.

Interested viewers can view Madea’s Destination Wedding exclusively on Netflix, set to premiere on July 11, 2025. However, they will require an appropriate subscription to the streaming platform in order to view the film following its release.

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