Madea is based on Perry's mother and his aunt. In Perry's own words, Madea is "exactly the PG version of my mother and my aunt, and I loved having an opportunity to pay homage to them.

Jun 22, 2024 · Tyler Perry's Madea movies have jumped from the stage to the screen and become an important fixture in modern popular culture. The character debuted in the 1999 …

Jul 13, 2025 · Madea, short for Mabel Simmons, is the no-filter grandmother figure fans have grown to love. Fiercely protective of her family, quick with a one-liner and never afraid to swing …

The crazy and comical Mabel Simmons, otherwise known as Madea, tries to wrangle her fighting family together for a family dinner regarding the health of her niece Shirley.

Aug 21, 2025 · Wondering how many Madea movies Tyler Perry made? Here's a complete list of all the Madea movies in order.

Mabel “Madea” Simmons is Tyler Perry’s iconic tough, outspoken, fiercely protective African-American matriarch. Known for her humor, sass, and sharp wisdom, Madea blends Christian …

Jul 30, 2025 · Whether you’re new to the Madea cinematic universe or want to return to the franchise after catching up with the newest projects on Netflix, here’s the complete Madea …

Jan 7, 2026 · Netflix has officially announced the release date for Tyler Perry's latest entry in the world of Madea, revealing when the movie will come out

Jul 3, 2025 · Below you will find a guide to all the films in the Madea movie series. The Madea movies in order. Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) First up is Diary of a Mad Black Woman, …

12 hours ago · The new movie, serving as a spin-off to the Madea franchise, is heading to Netflix globally in February 2026.