Tyler Perry’s Netflix feature “Straw” has nearly doubled its viewership in its second week on the streaming platform, and has garnered the biggest audience a Netflix movie has seen so far in 2025. Last week, it became Netflix’s most-watched movie during the week of June 2nd with 25.3 million views in its first three days on the streamer; this week it has captured the biggest weekly audience of any movie on Netflix this year, with 48.9 million views on Netflix during the week of June 9th — a 93.3% increase in viewership.

Written, directed and produced by Perry, “Straw” stars Taraji P. Henson as a single mother who faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. The film also stars Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad, and Rockmond Dunbar, and is Perry and Henson’s fourth movie together, the latest project to come out of their long-standing creative relationship.

In support of the release of the film, Perry has been making select television appearances to offer insight into its creation.

Perry appeared on LIVE with Kelly & Mark, where he discussed the creation of “Straw,”  sharing that he had star Taraji P. Henson in mind when writing the film. Watch a clip of his appearance below.

Shortly after, Perry and Henson visited Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, where the creative duo talked about what they wore to the 2025 Met Gala, going to see Beyoncé in concert, and the message that inspired “Straw.”  Watch a clip of their appearance below.

Perry also joined MSNBC’s Ari Melber for a wide-ranging conversation about “Straw,” his reaction to Trump’s second term, and his career journey from homelessness to the Madea films to where he is today.

“Straw” is available to stream globally — watch it now on Netflix.

The official trailer for Tyler Perry’s new Netflix feature “Madea’s Destination Wedding” — which is slated to begin streaming on July 11th — is out now. 

Written, directed, and produced by Perry, this installment follows Madea and her crew as they head to the Bahamas for an unexpected wedding, stirring up chaos and heartwarming fun. The cast includes Perry, Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, Diamond White, Jermaine Harris, and Xavier Smalls. Angi Bones and Yolanda T. Cochran are also set to produce.

“Madea’s Destination Wedding” is Perry’s 30th film, as well as the 13th film in the Madea cinematic universe and the second film from the franchise to be released on Netflix. The new film comes amid the 20th anniversary of the Madea movie franchise, which launched with 2005’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman. It is also one of five upcoming Tyler Perry projects for Netflix, alongside “Straw,” “Ruth & Boaz,” “She the People,” and new episodes of “Beauty in Black.”

“Madea’s Destination Wedding” will be available to stream internationally on Netflix on July 11th. Ahead of its release, watch the official trailer below.

Tyler Perry‘s new “Sistas” spinoff series, “Divorced Sistas,” is set to premiere on June 9th on BET, the day of the 2025 BET Awards. The show will begin streaming on BET+ the next day.

Created, written, and directed by Perry, who also serves as an executive producer,  “Divorced Sistas” follows five close friends — Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany, and Bridgette — as they navigate life, love and the challenges that come with divorce, marriage and dating. As they lean on each other through heartbreak and healing, their biggest test comes from within their own circle, challenging their loyalty, character and true bond of sisterhood.

LeToya Luckett leads the ensemble cast that also stars Khadeen Indréa, Porscha Coleman, Briana Price, Jennifer Sears,  RonReaco Lee, DeVon Franklin, Donovan Christie Jr., and Robert Christopher Riley.

The new BET+ original series is the first to launch under Perry’s recently expanded multiyear content partnership with BET Media Group and is the second spinoff of the “Sistas” franchise, following the hit dramedy “Zatima,” which was renewed in 2022.

Catch the premiere of “Divorced Sistas” on June 9th on BET, and stream the show the following day on BET+.

Tyler Perry‘s new Netflix sitcom “She the People” is set to launch in two parts, beginning next month. The first eight episodes will drop at once on May 22nd, with the next eight episodes following on August 14. Netflix has also dropped the show’s official trailer, giving viewers a first look at the political comedy. 

“She the People” stars Terri J. Vaughn as Lieutenant Governor candidate Antoinette Dunkerson, who runs a successful campaign and must then figure out how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor and keep her family in line now that they’re in the public eye. Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks and Jo Marie Payton also star.

Perry is the writer, director and producer of the series, which he co-created with Niya Palmer, who is an exec producer alongside Keisha Lance Bottoms and Vaughn. Angi Bones and Tony Strickland also produce for Tyler Perry Studios.

Watch the official trailer for “She the People”  below, and catch the premiere on May 22nd on Netflix.

Tyler Perry’s Amazon Prime feature “Duplicity” is now available to stream globally. Perry and the cast of the film celebrated the release of the film with select television appearances throughout the week, and a premiere event at the Museum of Modern Art New York City. 

Written, directed, and produced by Perry, and starring Kat Graham, Meagan Tandy, Tyler Lepley, and RonReaco Lee, “Duplicity” follows follows high-powered attorney Marley as she faces her most personal case yet — uncovering the truth behind the shooting of her best friend Fela’s husband. With the help of her boyfriend – a former cop turned private investigator – Marley’s search for what really happened leads her down a treacherous maze of deception and betrayal. 

Earlier in the week, Perry appeared on Good Morning America, where he discussed Duplicity, spoke about the next installment in the Madea franchise, and answered some rapid-fire questions on what Madea would do during a wedding. Watch a clip of his appearance below.

On the day of the film’s release, Perry appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to share more about the film. Not only was the visit a celebration of the movie’s release, it was also Kelly’s 1000th episode of the show. Watch a clip of his appearance below.

Stream “Duplicity” now on Amazon Prime. 

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After forming a joint venture to create and produce unscripted content last year, Tyler Perry Studios and Pantheon Media Group have struck a multi-series development deal with A+E Global Media. As part of the deal, Tyler Perry Studios and Pantheon Media Group (formerly Asylum Entertainment) will develop unscripted fare across different genres and platforms for the Lifetime and A&E networks.

Development is currently underway on a number of projects as part of this collaboration. Antoinetta Stallings, Vice President of Unscripted at Tyler Perry Studios, and LaNeé Griffin, Senior VP of Development and Programming at Pantheon, will oversee development and production of projects geared toward A+E.

The partnership was announced by A+E this week during their upfront presentation to advertisers. “Tyler Perry’s unique ability to craft stories that deeply connect with audiences is unparalleled,” stated Elaine Frontain Bryant, the exec VP and head of programming at A&E, Lifetime and LMN. “We are thrilled to welcome Tyler Perry to the A+E family and cannot wait to see the incredible content Tyler Perry Studios and Pantheon will bring to A+E Global Media.”

Stay tuned for more details on future projects from Tyler Perry Studios, Pantheon Media Group, and A+E Global Media.