Many of our favorite stars struck first-look deals with Netflix in recent years, and Tyler Perry is joining the pack. The famous actor, filmmaker, and media mogul agreed to sign a multi-year first-look deal with the streaming giant and is set to write, direct, and produce his feature projects for Netflix.
Perry previously inked a four-picture deal with Amazon Studios back in 2022, but it seems he’s ready to shift allegiances. He’s been working extensively with Netflix in recent years, and he already released three films with the streamer, with two more on the way: the World War II drama Six Triple Eight and the thriller Mea Culpa.
Netflix finally made their collaboration with Perry official this week, but the rumors about their potential partnership have been around since Endeavor and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel spilled the tea during Bloomberg Media’s Screentime conference this month.
“I’ll wait for them to announce it. But yeah, Netflix has been an incredible partner to work with, and so is Amazon. It’s been really, really, really incredible, and that’s all I’ll say about it,” said Perry during his own Screentime conversation.
Despite his multi-year deal with Netflix, Perry’s ties with Amazon remain strong. His documentary Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story will stream on Amazon Prime Video after having its world premiere at this year’s AFI Fest.
