# Netflix release of Tyler Perry film franchise installment

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> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:23:10.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

Netflix released the trailer and key art for ‘Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?’, the third installment in the film franchise written and directed by Tyler Perry. Set in Italy, the comedy-drama follows a group of friends reuniting for a destination wedding, exploring themes of romance and family drama as characters navigate evolving relationships.

The film, which features Taraji P. Henson alongside returning cast members such as Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White, was scheduled to be added to the Netflix streaming library on September 9, 2026. On that date, the film officially began streaming. The plot focuses on a destination wedding near Lake Como and the town of Cernobbio, where the children of characters from previous installments are set to marry. The story explores familial challenges and the repetition of past mistakes.

In addition to Taraji P. Henson, the returning cast includes Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker, and Sharon Leal. The production was filmed in both Georgia and the Lombardy region of Italy. A red carpet screening was held in Los Angeles to celebrate the premiere, featuring new talent such as Armani Greer and Everett Osborne.

Following the release, Tyler Perry addressed fan inquiries regarding the absence of Janet Jackson. Perry clarified that her character, Dr. Patricia Agnew, did not appear due to scheduling conflicts, noting that Jackson was performing her residency in Las Vegas during the production window. He stated that the possibility of her returning in future installments remains open.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Tyler Perry addresses Janet Jackson’s absence in ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’ has premiered on Netflix. Perry addressed Janet Jackson’s absence from the film, citing scheduling conflicts with her Las Vegas residency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyler-perry-addresses-janet-jacksons-absence-in-why-did-i-get-married-again

### 2026-09-09: Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? premieres on Netflix

Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’ premiered on Netflix on September 9, 2026, reuniting the franchise cast for a destination wedding story filmed in Italy and Georgia.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-stream-tyler-perry-film-why-did-i-get-married-again-in-2026

### 2026-08-13: Tyler Perry returns with ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’ on Netflix

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for ‘Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?’, a third franchise installment set during a destination wedding in Italy.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyler-perrys-why-did-i-get-married-again-trailer-released-by-netflix

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