Madea’s Big Happy Family (2025)
“Madea’s Big Happy Family” released in 2025. The original “Madea’s Big Happy Family” is a 2011 American comedy-drama film written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry. The film, based on Perry’s 2010 play of the same name, is the eleventh installment in the Tyler Perry film franchise and the sixth in the Madea cinematic universe. It features a cast including Loretta Devine, Bow Wow, David Mann, Cassi Davis, Tamela Mann, Lauren London, Isaiah Mustafa, Natalie Desselle, Rodney Perry, and Shannon Kane.
The plot centers around Madea’s niece, Shirley, portrayed by Loretta Devine, who receives the devastating news that her cancer has worsened, leaving her with only a few weeks to live. Determined to unite her fractured family, Shirley enlists Madea’s help to bring her children together and share the news. However, her children—Byron (Bow Wow), Tammy (Natalie Desselle-Reid), and Kimberly (Shannon Kane)—are entangled in their own personal issues, leading to conflicts that hinder Shirley’s efforts. Madea steps in with her signature tough love and wisdom, addressing each family member’s problems and striving to mend the family’s bonds before it’s too late.