They’re a streaming service, and I understand the importance of making content in support of that,” Perry tells Variety, noting that he released “Madea’s Farewell Play,” a filmed version of the stage show, on BET Plus when launching the streamer with ViacomCBS in 2019.ĭespite skipping the megaplex this time, Perry is still a believer in the theatrical experience.

25 on Netflix, was never part of his conversation with the company. But a theatrical debut for “A Madea Homecoming,” which launches Feb. Tyler Perry’s previous Madea movies have raked in more than $600 million at the box office.