Will There Be a Boo 3! A Madea Halloween?
Madea’s Legacy on the Big Screen
Tyler Perry’s Madea has become one of the most recognizable figures in American cinema. What began as a stage character in Perry’s plays transformed into a cultural force when Diary of a Mad Black Woman hit theaters in 2005. Since then, Madea has starred in 11 films, including the two Boo! A Madea Halloween installments (2016 and 2017), which blended Perry’s trademark family-focused comedy with seasonal chaos and slapstick scares.
Despite critics’ lukewarm reviews, both Boo! films were box office hits, proving that audiences were eager to see Perry’s no-nonsense matriarch take on everything from rowdy teenagers to literal monsters of the night.
Perry’s Retirement … and Un-Retirement
In 2018, Perry announced he was retiring the character. “I’m doing one last tour in 2019, the farewell tour, and the last movie is Madea’s Family Funeral,” he told SiriusXM’s Bevy Smith. He admitted he didn’t want to be “Madea’s age playing her.”
But, as Perry himself later joked, Madea has a way of coming back. In 2020, he revealed that Madea would return for Madea’s Homecoming (2022) on Netflix, citing the need for laughter during difficult times. The revival proved that Madea’s so-called “retirement” was never truly permanent.
Is Boo 3! Happening?
Here’s the truth: there has been no official announcement about Boo 3! A Madea Halloween. Neither Lionsgate (which released the first two films) nor Netflix (Perry’s current partner) has confirmed development of another Halloween-themed sequel.
Instead, Perry’s focus has been on other projects:
Madea’s Homecoming (2022), which streamed on Netflix.
Mabel, a Showtime series about a young Madea in 1970s Atlanta.
A Jazzman’s Blues (2022), a passion project film written by Perry decades earlier.
Given Perry’s packed schedule and Netflix partnership, a third Boo! film would likely depend on both demand and timing.
Why Fans Are Still Hopeful
Even without confirmation, fans have been buzzing about a potential Boo 3! every Halloween season. The reasons are simple:
Box office success: Both Boo! movies grossed well, showing that audiences enjoy Madea in a seasonal, comedic-horror setting.
Madea’s resilience: Every time Perry tries to retire her, fan demand brings her back.
Streaming opportunities: With Netflix eager for buzzy, meme-worthy content, a Halloween Madea movie would likely trend globally.
The Bigger Picture: Tyler Perry’s Pop Culture Impact
Part of why speculation keeps resurfacing is because Perry himself has become a cultural institution. He’s one of the few filmmakers to create, produce, and own his body of work outright—something that has inspired generations of Black creators. His partnership with Oprah’s OWN network, his billion-dollar box office earnings, and his Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios all underscore his unique influence.
And at the center of it all remains Madea: brash, hilarious, fearless, and strangely timeless.
Verdict: Not Confirmed, But Never Say Never
So, will Boo 3! A Madea Halloween happen? For now, the answer is no — not officially. Perry has not announced it, and his recent projects suggest other priorities. But given Madea’s track record, and Perry’s willingness to bring her back when the moment feels right, fans shouldn’t rule out seeing Madea take on another haunted house, viral TikTok pranksters, or even a Halloween apocalypse.
As Perry himself once said, “Madea’s always gonna be around.”
🎃 If there ever is a Boo 3!, one thing’s certain: the ghosts won’t stand a chance against a grandmother with a shotgun, a frying pan, and a sharp tongue.
