After 19 Years, Netflix Officially Revives An Iconic $117 Million Franchise

Published Sep 11, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT

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Nearly two decades later, Netflix has officially revived an iconic movie franchise that made roughly $117 million at the worldwide box office. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, whose movies have collectively grossed more than $1 billion globally, this hilarious new comedy is already the #1 movie on Netflix, outperforming other popular new releases such as The Whisper Man starring Adam Scott and Robert De Niro. Even though the franchise first debuted almost 20 years ago, it was able to bring back most of its celebrated ensemble cast.

Netflix's new #1 hit movie Why Did I Get Married Again? has become an instant overnight sensation after it was released on Wednesday, September 9. This is the first installment of Tyler Perry's popular movie series since 2010, after the original hit theaters 19 years ago in 2007. This has been a big week for Perry on Netflix, with his show Beauty in Black also ranking in the Top 5 US shows on Netflix. Due to its popularity and long break between releases, Why Did I Get Married Again? is worth a watch.

Why Did I Get Married Again? Brings Tyler Perry’s Franchise Back After 19 Years

The Why Did I Get Married...? franchise is officially back with 2026's Why Did I Get Married Again? following the success of 2007's Why Did I Get Married? and 2010's Why Did I Get Married Too?, which were all written, directed, produced, and featured a performance by Tyler Perry. While most of the original cast was able to return in the long-awaited sequel, including Perry's Terry, Diane (Sharon Leal), Sheila (Jill Scott), Troy (Lamman Rucker), and Mike (Richard T. Jones). One notable absence is Janet Jackson's Patricia, who was replaced by a new franchise character named Roselyn, played by Taraji P. Henson.

Interestingly, the Why Did I Get Married...? franchise has not been praised by critics over the years, earning a collective Rotten Tomatoes score of just 38% between the first two movies. That said, its RT audience score of 73% between its first two installments tells a much different story, supported by its successful box office run and the immediate popularity of Why Did I Get Married Again?, which looks to hold onto Netflix's #1 worldwide viewership spot throughout the entire weekend.

Why Did I Get Married Again? follows most of the original characters from the earlier films as they attend a luxurious destination wedding in the desirable Lake Como, Italy. The story follows a young couple who are days away from tying the knot, Jasmine and Wesley, and the older wedding guests who reflect on the highs and lows of their relationships over the years. As the wedding draws nearer, Jasmine and Wesley begin arguing, which places their future in jeopardy as they determine whether marriage is the right choice for both of them.

The $117 Million Movie Series Finally Completes Its Trilogy This Week On Netflix

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Although Why Did I Get Married Again? could be seen without seeing the original films, it is much more enjoyable to be up to speed on the franchise's history while watching. Fortunately, all three movies of Tyler Perry's hit series are available to stream on Netflix, which makes for the perfect movie marathon this weekend. Each movie is roughly 2 hours long, with the most recent one only being 1 hour and 51 minutes, so completing the entire movie trilogy in one day would be similar to binge-watching a 6- or 8-part series.

While it took almost two decades to pull it off, Why Did I Get Married Again? finally completes Tyler Perry's movie trilogy and is worth watching this weekend on Netflix, as it continues to dominate worldwide viewership charts. If you're looking to watch something with a nostalgic feel and familiar faces from a bygone era that combines romance and comedy, Why Did I Get Married Again? is one of the very best choices on Netflix right now.

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