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Producer, director, actor, and writer Tyler Perry is undoubtedly one of the busiest people in Hollywood, with a partnership with Netflix (and many others), an enormous number of already released projects, and many more in the pipeline. 2025 was exceptionally busy, and 2026 has been the same so far with two major releases, but what’s next? Here’s a look at the remaining 2026 slate and moving into 2027 and beyond.
As a reminder, all previously released Tyler Perry projects (any titles marked with an asterisk note, he only starred in vs produced) include:
- Brain on Fire (2016)*
- A Fall From Grace (2020)
- Don’t Look Up (2021)*
- A Madea Homecoming (2022)
- A Jazzman’s Blues (2022)
- Mea Culpa (2024)
- The Six Triple Eight (2024)
- Straw (2025)
- Miss Governor (pka She The People)
- Madea’s Destination Wedding (2025)
- Ruth & Boaz (2025)
- Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip (2026)
- Beauty in Black (Seasons 1 & 2)
Netflix and Tyler Perry Studios have entered into a multi-year, first-look partnership covering film and digital projects, with Tyler Perry set to write, direct, and produce feature films for the platform. The agreement spans eight pictures over four years and formalizes Perry’s ongoing creative relationship with Netflix. As of 23 October 2023, the deal was confirmed as a feature-film-focused arrangement, and on 12 February 2024, it was expanded to include the development and production of television series, further deepening the scope of the partnership through 31 October 2027.
Now, let’s look ahead at the confirmed upcoming projects and what’s coming up beyond those!
Beauty in Black (Season 3)
Netflix Release Date: Late 2026 / Early 2027 (In Production)
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From the outset, Beauty in Black has been one of the best-performing Tyler Perry titles for Netflix, scoring hundreds of millions of viewing hours since its debut, and it makes sense that Netflix has kept it going.
With the second half of season 2 having officially dropped on March 19th, 2026, we can now look exclusively forward to the series’ third and final season. Filming for the final batch of episodes commenced in mid-December 2025, returning to Atlanta and Chicago. There is no official word yet on whether season 3 will return at the very end of 2026 or push into early 2027, but the epic conclusion to Kimmie’s hostile takeover is highly anticipated.
Returning cast includes Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith, Xavier Smalls, Ricco Ross, Julian Horton, Steven G. Norfleet, Richard Lawson, Terrell Carter, Charles Malik Whitfield, and Debbi Morgan.
Where There’s Smoke
Netflix Release Date: TBA
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Announced in March 2026, Tyler Perry has created and is helming a brand new 16-episode, hour-long drama series following a tight-knit group of firefighters. The series explores how they navigate the intense, high-stakes challenges of their profession while balancing complicated personal struggles, fractured relationships, and the emotional toll of saving lives.
Cast: Tyler Lepley, Mike Merrill, Da’Vinchi, Eltony Williams, Brock O’Hurn, Joe Hunter, Karen Obilom, Brittany S. Hall, Mariah Goodie, Jordan Rodriguez, and Judi Moon.
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?
Netflix Release Date: 2026
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The couples are back! In this new sequel to the hit franchise, the group reunites in celebration as Marcus and Angela’s daughter prepares to tie the knot. After being apart for some time, they quickly learn that while things change, they also stay the same. Realizing their children have grown up to mirror them, they are forced to reflect on the examples they’ve set and ask themselves the age-old question: Why did they get married… again?
Tyler Perry returns as writer, director, and producer. Production took place in late 2025 in Atlanta and a stretch in Italy on Lake Como.
Cast: The returning ensemble includes Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker, and Sharon Leal. New additions include Armani Greer, Everett Osborne, Da’Vinchi, Laya Deleon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Charles L. Smith II, Derrick A. King, and Sydney Winbush.
‘Tis So Sweet
Netflix Release Date: 2026
Produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin, this drama is based on the true story of Lenore Lindsey. The story follows a Chicago bakery owner who is stunned by an incredible discovery that inspires her to reclaim lost time, heal old wounds, and find purpose in life’s unexpected miracles.
Unlike most entries on this list, this film is directed by Tasha Smith (who also stars) and written by Randy Brown.
Production kicked off on this in November 2025 and wrapped up a month later.
Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott (Joey Bada), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Russell Hornsby, Alexis Louder, Semaj Prather, Arischa Conner, Angela Davis, Caroline Avery Granger, Tasha Smith, and DeVon Franklin.
Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas
Netflix Release Date: 2026 (Holiday)
Expected to arrive during the holiday season, this musical drama features a powerhouse lineup of gospel legends. The plot centers on a struggling pastor who inherits his family’s church in a broken New York neighborhood. Battling doubt, temptation, and a sinister adversary, he must rediscover his faith and the power of prayer to save his church, his family, and his community in time for Christmas.
Cast: Fantasia Barrino, Tank, Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters, Smokie Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Ann Nesby, Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, JaKalyn Carr, and Dax.
Doing Life
Netflix Release Date: Unknown
Announced in early April 2025, this new movie is once again written and directed by Perry, with the plot revolving around a single mom’s path intersecting with that of a former prisoner seeking redemption, leading to an unlikely connection.
Cast: Joyce Glenn, Danielle Moné Truitt, Tamberla Perry, Jay Reeves, Mike Massa, Karen Obilom, Naomi Baker, and Jasmine Sargent are amongst the cast. Filming on the project began in March 2025.
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