Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy follows Shannon Thornton as Joy, a New York fashion designer whose talents are overshadowed by her boss. Just like her career, Joy has been unlucky in love. Encouraged by her steadfast friends Ashley (Brittany S. Hall) and Littia (Inayah), Joy follows her crush Colton (Aaron O’Connell) to Colorado, hoping for holiday magic. Instead, a shocking revelation and a snowstorm leave her stranded. At her lowest, Joy meets Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola), a chance encounter that transforms her perspective on life and love.
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Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy premieres globally on Prime Video November 5, 2025.
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Finding Joy is Tyler Perry’s first holiday film in twelve years since the release of A Madea Christmas, bringing his signature storytelling and twists to a heartwarming, winter romance. It joins the beloved Tyler Perry Universe with a festive twist.
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The film delivers the perfect emotional escape during the holidays that audiences are sure to revisit year after year.
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Shannon Thornton shines in her first leading role in a holiday romance, bringing heart, humor, and emotional depth to Joy’s character.
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