is now out on Netflix, and As the latest entry in the 20-year-spanning Madea franchise on Netflix, the film follows a rushed wedding at a tropical locale with great comedy and strong family drama.
There have been a lot of Madea movies from Tyler Perry, and they have grown a dedicated fanbase. crafting a series of profitable films at a surprisingly low cost. Other recent hits like Straw have shown off his dynamic range.
Madea is not the only character in Tyler Perry's best movies, but she has become one of the most familiar. The ridiculous comedy is resonating with audiences, and much of this is to do with the strength of the charismatic cast.
The Madea's Destination Wedding Cast | |
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Tyler Perry | Madea, Brian, and Joe Simmons |
Taja V. Simpson | Debrah |
Diamond White | Tiffany |
Jermaine Harris | B.J. |
Xavier Smalls | Zavier |
Cassi Davis Patton | Aunt Bam |
Tamela Mann | Cora |
Walnette Santiago | Kaja |
Brandon Sutton | Dennis |
David Mann | Leroy Brown |
Tyler Perry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and . Perry has built an empire by juggling so many roles, writing, directing, producing, and starring in many of his own features. Holding the full rights to his movies, Perry has retained incredible creative control over his projects.
Title | Character | Year |
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PAW Patrol: The Movie | Gus | 2021 |
Vice | Colin Powell | 2018 |
Gone Girl | Tanner Bolt | 2014 |
Star Trek | Admiral Richard Barnett | 2009 |
Madea has been a major figure in cinema since debuting in 2005. The character is rambunctious and wild. She is a tough and street-smart Black woman. Based on the matriarchs in Perry's own family, , appearing in plays, movies, and TV.
The other characters in the same family, . Joe allows Perry to play an inappropriate older man, while Brian fulfills the straight man role in the film. Both have been a part of the franchise for many years.
Movies With Madea As A Character | |
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman | 2005 |
Madea's Family Reunion | 2006 |
Meet the Browns (Cameo) | 2008 |
Madea Goes to Jail | 2009 |
I Can Do Bad All By Myself | 2009 |
Madea's Big Happy Family | 2011 |
Madea's Witness Protection | 2012 |
A Madea Christmas | 2013 |
Boo! A Madea Halloween | 2016 |
Boo 2! A Madea Halloween | 2017 |
A Madea Family Funeral | 2019 |
A Madea Homecoming | 2022 |
Madea's Destination Wedding | 2025 |
Taja V. Simpson was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and has been a recurring presence on network TV series for years. before securing a large role on Tyler Perry's The Oval. Since then, she has played this recurring role in the Madea series.
Title | Character | Year |
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The Oval | Priscilla Owens | 2019-2025 |
A House Divided | Jupiter | 2019-2021 |
Insecure | Cheyenne | 2021 |
Lethal Weapon | Toya | 2018 |
Debrah is Brian's ex-wife and the mother to Tiffany. She looks for ways to make her ex-husband look bad, but is a complex character with a complicated past. Appearing in Perry's movies since Diary of a Mad Black Woman, .
Diamond White was born in Detroit, Michigan, and She is a skilled singer and performer and has lent her voice to all kinds of animated projects. She won an Annie Award for her voice performance in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Title | Character | Year |
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Empire | Lala | 2020 |
The Lion Guard | Fuli | 2016-2019 |
The X Factor | Self | 2012 |
Phineas and Ferb | Holly | 2010-2014 |
Tiffany is the daughter of Brian and Debrah Simmons, and . She has grown up over the course of the series, and has been affected by the divorce between her parents. She is a free-thinking and rebellious young woman. Diamond White has been playing her since Boo! A Madea Halloween.
Jermaine Harris is a young actor from Pittsburgh who has been making an impact in recent series like Saturdays. and had a substantial role in The Map of Tiny Perfect Things. He plays Tiffany's brother and Brian's son in Destination Wedding.
Xavier Smalls is from California, and he stands out in Destination Wedding as Zavier, Tiffany's rapper fiancé. He does not yet have many credits to his name, but .
Cassi Davis-Patton was born in Holly Springs, and broke through in Madea's Family Reunion. She played a major role in Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and appeared in shows including Married... with Children and Kenan and & Kel. Madea's fiery cousin, .
Tamela Mann was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and is best known for for the song "God Provides." She has appeared in various Tyler Perry projects through the years and has played Madea's daughter, Cora, since 2005.
Santiago is an actor from Puerto Rico and rose to prominence with her role in First Kill. , Santiago plays a pivotal role in the new film. She has had an extensive career since 2013, and has appeared in projects including Doom Patrol and BMF.

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Debrah's new husband, Dennis, has a small part in the new film. Sutton plays the character well thanks to his extensive acting experience. .
David Mann has played a regular role in the series as Mr. Brown. He starred in Meet the Browns, and has worked as a producer on some of his own projects, including Merry Wish-Mas and Soul Santa.

Madea's Destination Wedding
- Release Date
- July 11, 2025
- Runtime
- 102 Minutes
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Writers
- Tyler Perry