Madea’s Destination Wedding is an upcoming American comedy film produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. Slated for release on Netflix on July 11, 2025, the movie marks Perry’s sixth collaboration with the streaming platform and his thirteenth entry in the Madea cinematic universe. Tyler Perry plays Mabel “Madea” Simmons again, along with his regular characters Joe Simmons and Brian Simmons.
The story is mostly about Madea’s great-grandniece Tiffany (Diamond White), who shocks her family by telling them she is getting married to her new boyfriend Zavier (Xavier Smalls) without warning.. With the nuptials planned to take place in just two weeks in the Bahamas, the family embarks on what should be a relaxing getaway.
But soon there is chaos: Madea doesn’t want to leave the country, Brian (also played by Perry) doesn’t like his daughter’s hasty decision, Tiffany changes her mind, and Debrah (Taja V. Simpson) starts acting strangely. When things are really heated, people start to wonder if the wedding is really real.The background of the movie is just as important as the plot, which promises lots of laughs and family drama.
Let’s look at some of the most important places where Madea’s Destination Wedding was filmed.
TYLER PERRY STUDIOS, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
The majority of indoor scenes and early filming took place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, from January 15 to January 26, 2024. This 330-acre facility, built on a historic military base, is one of the largest film production studios in the U.S. With state-of-the-art sound stages and expansive backlots, the studio enabled Perry to shoot many key family scenes and interior shots for the movie.
Tyler Perry Studios has been making Madea movies for a long time and is known for having a controlled environment and being able to do a lot of different kinds of movies. This is probably where a lot of the familiar indoor scenes and scenes with families, like those in the Simmons family home, were filmed.
ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS
To capture the true feel of a luxury destination wedding, the film crew headed to Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas. Known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and high-end resorts, the location perfectly complements the storyline’s exotic and glamorous setting.
Scenes featuring wedding preparations, outdoor festivities, and beachside drama were shot on location here. The vibrant backdrop of Atlantis adds an authentic touch to the family vacation gone awry. This location plays a major role in setting the mood for the second half of the film, providing a picturesque yet tension-filled environment for the unfolding plot.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
In addition to the Bahamas and Atlanta, the production also included scenes filmed in the Dominican Republic. While specific locations haven’t been officially named, the country’s lush landscapes, colonial architecture, and coastal settings offer a variety of cinematic options.
The Dominican Republic is frequently chosen for its versatile geography and cost-effective filming infrastructure. It is possible that some outdoor or transitional scenes representing different parts of the Bahamas were actually captured here, helping to diversify the visual tone of the movie without straying far from the storyline’s tropical theme.
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