Tyler Perry’s Christmas Movies to Stream for the Holidays on Netflix (and Elsewhere)
Over the past decade, filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has contributed to the holiday movie genre across comedy, animation, romance, and musical drama. His Christmas-themed projects range from theatrical releases featuring his long-running character Madea to original streaming films created for Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
Whether taking on roles behind the camera, in front of it, or in the voice booth, Perry has built a catalog of seasonal stories spanning multiple genres and centered on family, faith, and romance. Audiences looking to revisit or discover his holiday titles can stream them across major subscription platforms.
‘A Madea Christmas’ (2013)
Written, directed, and starring Tyler Perry as Mabel “Madea” Simmons, ‘A Madea Christmas’ marked the filmmaker’s first Christmas-themed theatrical feature when Lionsgate released it in December 2013. Adapted from Perry’s stage play of the same name, the comedy follows Madea as she accompanies Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to the fictional rural town of Bucktussle, Alabama, for a surprise holiday visit with Eileen’s daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
Upon arriving, Madea becomes involved in helping her great-niece Lacey navigate a secret marriage to Conner (Eric Lively), whose parents (Kathy Najimy and Larry the Cable Guy) are also staying in town. Alongside the family tensions, the characters contend with financial trouble threatening the local school’s annual Christmas Jubilee. Viewers can stream ‘A Madea Christmas’ on Amazon Prime Video.
‘The Star’ (2017)
Directed by Timothy Reckart and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, ‘The Star’ is a 2017 animated family adventure that retells the story of the first Christmas from the perspective of the stable animals. The plot centers on Bo (voiced by Steven Yeun), a donkey who leaves his daily routine at a village mill and teams up with a sheep named Ruth (Aidy Bryant) and a dove named Dave (Keegan-Michael Key) as they follow the star to Bethlehem.
Tyler Perry lends his voice to Cyrus, one of a trio of talking camels alongside Oprah Winfrey as Deborah and Tracy Morgan as Felix. The ensemble voice cast also features Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Kelly Clarkson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Christopher Plummer. ‘The Star’ is available on Amazon Prime Video, with streaming also offered on Peacock Premium depending on the region.
‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ (2025)
Written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry, ‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ is a 2025 romantic holiday comedy-drama that marked Perry’s return to holiday films more than a decade after ‘A Madea Christmas’. Shannon Thornton stars as Joy, a New York City fashion designer whose boss steals credit for her work. Hoping for a romantic milestone during the holidays, Joy travels to Colorado to visit her crush Colton (Aaron O’Connell), only to learn that he is engaged to another woman.
After fleeing during a snowstorm and getting stranded, she is rescued by Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola), sparking an unexpected romance that reshapes her career and outlook on love. Featuring Brittany S. Hall and Inayah in supporting roles, the film premiered on November 5, 2025, and is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
‘The Gospel of Christmas’ (2026)
Written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, ‘Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas’ is a 2026 holiday musical-drama featuring soundtrack production by Kirk Franklin. Durrell “Tank” Babbs stars as Isaac Jefferson, a former R&B singer turned pastor, opposite Fantasia Barrino as his wife, Rebecca. Following the death of Isaac’s father (Fred Hammond), the couple relocates to a New York City neighborhood to save and rebuild a failing family church before Christmas while confronting personal doubts and outside opposition.
The cast includes numerous gospel and R&B artists, such as CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters, Hezekiah Walker, and Chanté Moore. Released on November 11, 2026, ‘Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas’ is available to stream on Netflix.
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