Netflix is bringing the laughs this July by bringing back not one, but two hilarious comedy franchises, packing the perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh energy.
Comedy icons Tyler Perry and Adam Sandler are back with new spins on two beloved characters: Madea is jetting to the Bahamas in Madea’s Destination Wedding, and Happy Gilmore is driving back into play in Happy Gilmore 2.
Tyler Perry’s unstoppable Madea franchise, which began in 2005 with Diary of a Mad Black Woman, returns for its 13th entry. In Madea’s Destination Wedding, the blunt-speaking matriarch heads to the Bahamas for a wedding that quickly descends into riotous chaos.
The action revolves around Madea’s nephew Brian (played again by Perry) and his former wife Debrah (Taja V. Simpson), who learn their daughter Tiffany (Diamond White) is marrying a rapper she just met—on a yacht, no less—and the wedding is only two weeks away.
Once again, Perry plays multiple hats, writing, directing, producing, and starring in the movie. Long-time franchise regulars Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, and Tamela Mann return, accompanied by fresh faces such as Jermaine Harris and Xavier Smalls.
Angi Bones and Tony Strickland produce the film under the Tyler Perry Studios moniker, with Niya Palmer, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Terri J. Vaughn joining as executive producers. Perry himself commented on the lingering popularity of Madea, remarking about how unreal it is that the public is still accepting the character nearly twenty years on.
At the same time, Adam Sandler breaks out his golf clubs for a much-anticipated comeback in Happy Gilmore 2. It’s nearly 30 years since the first Happy Gilmore grew to become a comedy cult phenomenon, and now, the hot-headed golfer is returning to the green with a new objective: to amass money for paying for his daughter’s school fees.
The sequel, under the direction of Kyle Newacheck, has Sandler partnering with original co-writer Tim Herlihy and inviting a star-studded cast.
Regulars such as Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald are back, joined by newcomers like Bad Bunny, Sandler’s actual daughters Sadie and Sunny, and a whole host of celebrity cameos. Golf enthusiasts are treated too, with actual pros such as Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, and Justin Thomas popping up.
Throw in unexpected cameos from the likes of Eric André, Margaret Qualley, Benny Safdie, Post Malone, and even Eminem, and you’ve got a comedy slate poised for success. Producers Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds are once again on board, with executive producing by Dennis Dugan.
With both Madea’s Destination Wedding and Happy Gilmore 2, Netflix is doubling down on big-name comedy this summer. Alongside a wave of new sitcoms, animated flicks, and returning series, these two films are a clear sign that the streaming giant is leaning into fan-favorite franchises.
Whether you’re in the mood for wedding drama Madea-style or slapstick golf action from Happy, July is shaping up to be a laugh-filled month worth streaming.