On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Prime Video hosted an exclusive celebration for the upcoming release of Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy at Regal Atlantic Station (261 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA).
In attendance from the film were Tyler Perry, Shannon Thornton, Brittany S. Hall, and Will Areu, along with special guests Armani Ortiz, Aubri Ebony Williams, Crystal Renee Hayslett, Demetria McKinney, Desan Frazier, DeVon Franklin, Jamila Bell, Johnell Young, Shuntel Renay, and Queen Brittany.
Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy premieres globally on Prime Video, November 5, 2025. The film marks Tyler Perry’s first holiday feature in twelve years since A Madea Christmas, bringing his signature storytelling and heartwarming twists to a festive winter romance.
The movie offers the perfect emotional escape for the holiday season one that audiences are sure to revisit year after year. Shannon Thornton delivers a standout performance in her first leading role in a holiday romance, bringing warmth, humor, and depth to the character of Joy. See all the fun inside…
Tyler Perry and Shannon Thornton
Shannon Thornton
Brittany S. Hall
Devon Franklin
Amber Rasberry
Crystal Renee Hayslett
Demetria Mckinney
Just Brittany
Shuntel Renay
Lindsay Mack and Lorelle Sherman
Shaquita Smith
Synopsis: 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.
Produced, Written & Directed by Tyler Perry
Produced by Angi Bones, Will Areu, Carmen K. Jones
Starring Shannon Thornton, Tosin Morohunfola, Brittany S. Hall, Inayah, Eric Stanton Betts, Aaron O’Connell, Natalie O’Connell, Jeffery Thomas Johnson, Whitney Goin
(Photos by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Amazon)
