The Fake Funeral (2026)
Starring: Tyler Perry as Madea • Kevin Hart • Ice Cube
Genre: Comedy • Crime • Family

Madea Is Back — And This Time, the Mourning Is a Setup

Tyler Perry returns to the big screen in The Fake Funeral (2026), a high-energy comedy that blends crime caper chaos with the heartfelt unpredictability that has long defined the Madea universe. Packed with rapid-fire humor, unexpected twists, and a surprising dose of family sincerity, the film promises to deliver both laughter and lessons — Madea style.

At the center of the story is an outrageous scheme gone wrong. When a struggling family business finds itself buried under debt and targeted by ruthless criminals, a desperate plan is hatched: stage an elaborate fake funeral to outsmart those circling them. What begins as a clever distraction quickly spirals into a full-blown spectacle involving mistaken identities, hidden money, and a community that refuses to mind its own business.

Tyler Perry once again steps into the iconic role of Madea — sharp-tongued, fearless, and always ten steps ahead of anyone who underestimates her. Whether she’s delivering no-nonsense wisdom or escalating a situation beyond repair, Madea remains the emotional and comedic engine of the story.

Kevin Hart joins the chaos as a fast-talking relative whose “brilliant” ideas often make things worse before they get better. Ice Cube brings his signature deadpan intensity as a hardened figure with unclear motives, blurring the line between threat and reluctant ally. The trio’s chemistry fuels a dynamic that swings between explosive confrontation and laugh-out-loud absurdity.

As the fake funeral grows more elaborate, so do the stakes. What was meant to be a simple con evolves into a tangled web of criminal entanglements and family secrets. Along the way, loyalties are tested, pride is swallowed, and unexpected truths surface. Beneath the outrageous premise lies a familiar theme: family may drive you crazy, but it’s also the one thing worth protecting.

The Fake Funeral blends over-the-top comedic set pieces with moments of surprising warmth, continuing Perry’s tradition of mixing humor with heart. While the laughs come fast and loud, the story ultimately circles back to redemption, accountability, and the reminder that even the wildest schemes can’t replace honesty.

Fast-paced. Bold. Unapologetically chaotic.
Because in Madea’s world, even a funeral can turn into a family reunion no one saw coming.