Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip Hits No. 2 on Netflix After Streaming Debut

Overview

• The film premiered globally on Netflix on February 13, 2026 and is not available in theaters or on other digital platforms.
• The story follows Joe and his grandson B.J. on a cross-country college visit that frames a clash between old-school and Gen Z values.
• Perry performs three roles—Joe Simmons, Madea, and Brian Simmons—in a 111-minute feature he also wrote and directed.
• Jermaine Harris co-stars as B.J. with Amber Reign Smith as Destiny, joined by Ms. Pat, Millie Jackson, Bethany Anne Lind, Jeremy Gimenez, Wil Deusner, and DeEtta West.
• Early indicators show strong viewing with a No. 2 Netflix ranking reported by FlixPatrol, while Rotten Tomatoes lists no Tomatometer yet and the Pocornmeter shows 57%.